Job Description
Role – Mechanical Design Engineer (Plastics)
Salary – $80,000 – $105,000 per year (dependent on experience)
Type – Permanent
Location – Farmingdale, NYC
My client is a well-established manufacturer and product development business specializing in engineered components and assemblies. They are looking to add an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer with a strong background in plastic materials to support the design, development, and optimization of plastic parts used across their product range.
This is a design-focused role working closely with manufacturing, tooling, and quality teams to deliver robust, production-ready plastic components from concept through to release.
The Mechanical Design Engineer will have the following attributes:
- 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical Design Engineer with a focus on plastic component design.
- Strong understanding of plastic materials, properties, and selection (e.g. ABS, PC, Nylon, PP, reinforced plastics).
- Hands-on experience designing injection-molded plastic parts and assemblies.
- Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, or Inventor.
- Experience producing detailed engineering drawings, tolerances, and GD&T.
- Good knowledge of DFM/DFA principles for plastic manufacturing processes.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills.
- Comfortable collaborating with cross-functional engineering and manufacturing teams.
The Mechanical Design Engineer’s role will involve:
- Designing and developing plastic components and assemblies from concept through production.
- Selecting appropriate plastic materials based on performance, cost, and manufacturability.
- Creating 3D models, detailed drawings, and BOMs to support manufacturing.
- Collaborating with tooling suppliers on mold design, reviews, and first-article approvals.
- Supporting prototyping, testing, validation, and design improvements.
- Working closely with manufacturing and quality teams to resolve production issues.
- Contributing to continuous improvement and design standardization initiatives.
For more information about this Mechanical Design Engineer opportunity, please apply, or email Jack Smillie at jsmillie@pg-rec.com, who will be able to provide more details on the position.
Many thanks,
Premier Group