Entry Level Design Engineer

About the Role

An Injection Molding Equipment Distributor near Lithia Springs, GA is looking for an Entry Level Design Engineer - Plastic Injection Molding Parts.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare clear, complete, accurate, detailed drawings from rough or detailed sketches, notes, or by reverse engineering sample containers.
• Use CREO for modification of existing models.
• Import and evaluate CAD data from other software.
• Create detailed and/or reference drawings for customer approval, providing detailed information regarding manufacturing requirements.
• Modify existing drawings.
• Document design and revision history, feasibility studies, project scope, and special technical considerations for each detailed drawing.
• Evaluate designs for feasibility and provide estimates for cavitation and cycle time, special machine and/or mold requirements.
• Check the drawings, documentation, and technical reports of colleagues to ensure accuracy and adherence to Company quality standards.
• Create mockup models for evaluation & confirmation of designs for customers and the company group automatic equipment.
• Perform capacity measurements for overflow capacity, fill point, and fill capacity.
• Perform wall thickness measurement.
• Prepare inspection reports.
• Pack and ship sample containers and 3D printed mockup models to the customer or other subsidiaries.
• Set up and operate the 3D scanner to evaluate designs, aid in CAD modeling, or provide scanned data to other departments/customers.
• Other job duties as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Experience using 3D Design software (CREO, CATIA, SolidWorks)
• Experience using 2D Drawing software (AutoCAD)
• Proficient in MS Excel and MS Office
• Use of 3D scanner

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Drafting, or related degree.
• Attention to fine detail and accuracy.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Team player and effective communicator with exceptional interpersonal skills.
• Physical Requirements: May be required to type for extended periods, intermittently sit, stand, walk, climb stairs, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. May require close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.