Senior Design Engineering Manager – Plastics

Job overview

The Senior Design Engineering Manager – Plastics is an onsite role in Jefferson City, MO. Compensation is not specified; the posting describes it as competitive. The role is based at American Plastics’ Innovation Center and reports to the Vice President of Engineering. The role leads design engineers in developing plastic components and products that meet functional, manufacturing, and cost requirements. It coordinates design work with product management, manufacturing, quality assurance, and procurement to support product development and production goals.

What you'll do

• Lead and develop a team of design engineers
• design plastic components and products
• create CAD models and drawings
• oversee prototyping and material selection
• optimize designs through analysis, simulation, and testing
• collaborate on manufacturability for injection molding, extrusion, and thermoforming
• work with quality teams on standards and compliance
• maintain design documentation
• monitor industry trends and incorporate relevant innovations.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

senior design engineering manager

plastics

jefferson city mo

american plastics

product design

cad

solidworks

injection molding

prototyping

design for manufacturability

team leadership

cross-functional collaboration

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical and dental coverage, 401(k), and paid vacation.

Why this role

The posting seeks 7+ years of plastic injection-molded product design experience and SolidWorks knowledge; hands-on injection molding experience is a plus.

About the employer

American Plastics, LLC is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.