Plastic Part Designer - New Product Development
Intralox New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Automation Machinery Manufacturing · 1,001-5,000 employees
About the role
Design and develop high-quality 3D modeled parts using Creo Parametric while creating detailed specifications and documentation. Collaborate with cross-functional teams including manufacturing and quality to optimize designs for injection molding and ensure manufacturability.
What they look for
Requirements
Requires an undergraduate degree in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering or at least 5 years of relevant experience. Candidates must have 2+ years of experience with Creo CAD software or comparable tools and strong analytical skills.
Full description
Location
New Orleans, LA
Job Category
Engineering
Division
Intralox
Intralox has an opening for a Plastic Part Design Engineer based in our New Orleans, Louisiana location within the New Product Development department. This person will work with a development team in the creation of new products for Intralox. The role requires in-depth knowledge of plastics, plastic part design, and 3D CAD.
Intralox is a division of Laitram, L.L.C., with an extensive portfolio of innovative conveyance solutions and services that improve lives and optimize businesses worldwide.
Our global workforce of over 3,000 employees in 20+ countries consist of reliable problem solvers, continuously developing and directly delivering solutions that have driven our customers’ growth worldwide for more than 50 years.
Intralox was founded on the principle of doing the right thing, by treating customers, employees, and suppliers with honesty, fairness, and respect. We invest heavily in these values and aim to practice our business philosophy principles every day, which is why we have been consistently recognized for innovation and workplace excellence. We believe in the power of a good idea no matter where it comes from, using trust as the foundation to how we work, and that self-managed people are our greatest asset.
We listen objectively, think creatively, and deliver results. To learn more about our company culture, philosophy, and benefits, please visit our company page.
Responsibilities
- Design and develop high-quality 3D modeled parts using CAD software (Creo Parametric)
- Create detailed part drawings, specifications, and documentation
- Collaborate with product development engineers to optimize part designs for the injection molding process
- Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, and production teams to ensure designs meet specifications and manufacturability standards
- Analyze and troubleshoot design issues, suggest improvements, and ensure efficient operation
- Stay current with and integrate the latest in injection molding and mold manufacturing technologies
Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in Plastics/Mechanical Engineering or 5+ years' experience in a part design
- Strong organizational, communication and analytical skills
- 2+ years’ experience working in Creo CAD software or comparable software
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications and general computer applications
- A self-managed team player who excels in a team environment
- Relocation to the greater New Orleans area
Desired Requirements
- Experience working with mold making equipment and injection molding machines.
- Basic project management skills
EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled
