Design Engineer

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The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.
Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Design Engineer in the Interior/Exterior Plastics Engineering department. The Design Engineer functions with a high degree of autonomy and is responsible for delivering professional level design and engineering for customers of Toyoda Gosei North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (NAMCs).
Primary Duties and Responsibilities Lead product development efforts with customers and team members, negotiating designs and engineering requirements to meet quality, feasibility, cost, and profitability requirementsCollaborate with design and engineering members to create 2/3D proposals for new product designs, delegate work, and manage design changes. Benchmark competitor components and emerging technologies; propose ways to increase competitiveness Serve as a SME on company resources for design, analysis, measurement, testing, & prototyping Provide technical reports on open items listing, and create presentation packages for internal/external customers Improve component designs and define new design guidelines to improve quality and productivity Create and maintain necessary procedures and records of product development in alignment with TG quality guidelines to ensure customer expectations are met Work with customers and internal groups to resolve functional component issues Participate in Failure Mode Effects Analysis (FMEA); identify failure modes, complete fault tree analysis, and develop countermeasures & revised designs to meet updated requirements Develop new technology through internal and external collaboration and utilization of new and emerging technologies, with minimal guidance; and continuously seek to improve the product development process Develop new suppliers by assessing stability, reliability, cost effectiveness, and other key factors Serve as a SME for automotive part design and injection molding with the use of engineering logic and calculations to develop complex plastic components; resolve component issues prior to design release Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement effortsFunction in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is crucial to organizational successQualifications and Competencies Bachelor degree in Engineering; major in Mechanical Engineering is highly preferredMinimum of five years of experience designing and engineering plastic injection molded componentsMust possess knowledge of Plastic engineering design for automotive components, as well as geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), along with proficiency in tolerance stack-up studiesMust possess knowledge of Injection tooling, processing requirements and Mold Flow CAE analysisAbility to interpret the CAE Analysis results and propose countermeasures is a plusPossessing knowledge of the design requirements for exterior paint, plating and mold-in-color material is a plusDemonstrated knowledge of GD&T, CAD, and plastic component design and injection tooling fundamentalsProficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2007 or newer is requiredAdvanced project management experience, and ability to consistently meet deadlines is requiredEffective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with all staff and management are requiredEffective attention to detail, problem solving and organizational skills is requiredBenefits (subject to eligibility): Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&DGenerous Employer Contribution to HSAShort and Long Term Disability401K Company MatchPaid Time Off/HolidaysFree Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
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