Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive Plastic Product Design

PDDN

Mechanical Design Engineer creating automotive plastic packaging and high-volume automation equipment designs. Performing CAD/FEA, prototyping, durability testing, and production validation.

Posted 8/13/2026contractRemote • Dallas • Texas • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design, focusing on weight optimization, precision, and manufacturability. Proficient in CAD/CAE tools and experienced in plastics design, durability testing, and compliance with industry standards.

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Mechanical Design ExperienceProficiency With CAD/CAE ToolsStrong Plastics Design ExpertiseKnowledge Of GD&TExperience With Durability Testing

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Hard Skills

Mechanical DesignCADFEADurability SimulationsPrototypingDesign For ManufacturingTolerance Stack-Up AnalysisReliability DesignAutomation Equipment DesignMaterial Flow Optimization

Tools & Technologies

CATIAPro‑EngineerANSYS

Industry Keywords

ASTM ComplianceISTA ComplianceInjection MoldingMachiningWelding

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop world-class designs for high-volume automation equipment within the Vehicle Packaging team
Deliver technical designs optimized for weight, precision, durability, and manufacturability
Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulations
Recommend prototypes and execute testing
Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with standards such as ASTM and ISTA
Deliver finished designs, drawings, and specifications for supplier bidding and compliance
Research and implement new materials and techniques to improve packaging capability
Partner with engineering teams on design, manufacturing, and material flow projects

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of mechanical design experience from concept through production validation
Strong plastics design and manufacturing expertise
Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools including CATIA, Pro‑Engineer, and ANSYS
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM)
Familiarity with injection molding, machining, and welding
Experience with reliability design, durability testing, and automation equipment

Benefits

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Develop world-class designs for high-volume automation equipment within the Vehicle Packaging team
Deliver technical designs optimized for weight, precision, durability, and manufacturability
Perform CAD, FEA, and durability simulations
Recommend prototypes and execute testing
Conduct design reviews and ensure compliance with standards such as ASTM and ISTA
Deliver finished designs, drawings, and specifications for supplier bidding and compliance
Research and implement new materials and techniques to improve packaging capability
Partner with engineering teams on design, manufacturing, and material flow projects 🎯 Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
5+ years of mechanical design experience from concept through production validation
Strong plastics design and manufacturing expertise
Proficiency with CAD/CAE tools including CATIA, Pro‑Engineer, and ANSYS
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and design for manufacturing (DFM)
Familiarity with injection molding, machining, and welding
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