Automotive Injection Molding & Plastics Selection ...

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work"”we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.For a quicker response, send your resume to or apply directly on LinkedIn! 🚀Job Description :We are seeking a skilled Automotive Injection Molding & Plastics Selection Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have expertise in plastic material selection, injection molding processes, and tooling for automotive applications. This role will focus on ensuring optimal material performance, manufacturability, and cost efficiency for interior, exterior, and under-the-hood plastic components.Key Responsibilities:Material Selection: Identify and recommend appropriate plastic materials based on mechanical properties, thermal resistance, durability, and cost-effectiveness for automotive jection Molding Process Optimization: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to optimize molding parameters, improve cycle times, and enhance part quality.Tooling & Mold Design: Work with tooling engineers to ensure molds are designed for efficiency, longevity, and minimal defects such as warpage, sink marks, or flash.Supplier Coordination: Evaluate and work with material suppliers to source high-performance thermoplastics, thermosets, and composites.Testing & Validation: Develop test plans and conduct material performance evaluations, including environmental, chemical, and mechanical testing.Cost & Weight Reduction: Drive initiatives for lightweighting and cost reduction while maintaining performance and regulatory compliance.Troubleshooting & Root Cause Analysis: Investigate molding defects and implement corrective actions to improve production quality.Regulatory Compliance: Ensure materials and processes meet automotive industry standards such as UL, ISO, ASTM, SAE, and OEM-specific requirements.Cross-functional Collaboration: Work closely with design engineers, suppliers, and manufacturing teams to support product development and launch phases.Qualifications & Skills:Bachelor's degree in Plastics Engineering, Polymer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.5+ years of experience in automotive plastics engineering and injection molding.Strong knowledge of thermoplastics (PP, ABS, PC, PA, PEEK, etc.) and thermoset materials.Experience with injection molding machines, process validation, and mold flow analysis (Moldex3D, Autodesk Moldflow, etc.).Familiarity with automotive interior, exterior, and under-the-hood plastic components.Knowledge of CAE, CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), and FEA analysis is a plus.Understanding of automotive industry regulations (FMVSS, REACH, RoHS, etc.).Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.Preferred Qualifications:Experience working with OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers in the automotive sector.Knowledge of additive manufacturing and alternative lightweight materials.Certification in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, or APQP methodologies.ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identityexpression or veteran status.Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

Created: 2025-02-21