Job Description

Intertech Plastics is seeking a Project Design Engineer to join our Engineering team in Denver, Colorado. In this role, you'll bridge the gap between product design and manufacturing by leading engineering projects from concept through production. You'll collaborate directly with customers, toolmakers, quality, production, and program management to develop innovative plastic components that are manufacturable, cost effective, and built for quality.
If you're passionate about product design, injection molding, and bringing new products to life, this is an opportunity to make a direct impact while working with advanced manufacturing technologies in a collaborative environment.

PERFORMANCE ACCOUNTABILITY:

•  Lead engineering activities for new product development and product launches.

• Design plastic components and assemblies using 3D CAD software.
• Support customer product development through Design for Manufacturability (DFM) recommendations.
• Coordinate engineering activities with internal departments and external suppliers.
• Ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and meet customer quality requirements.
• Support tooling development, validation, and production readiness activities.
• Drive continuous improvement in product design, manufacturing processes, and project execution.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 
Project Management
Manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously from concept through production.
Develop and maintain project timelines and engineering deliverables.
Coordinate engineering activities with customers, suppliers, and internal departments.
Participate in customer meetings and technical design reviews.
Support engineering change management throughout the product lifecycle.

Product Design

Design injection molded plastic components and assemblies using CAD software.
Develop engineering drawings, specifications, and bills of materials.
Apply GD&T standards to engineering documentation.
Recommend material selections based on product performance and manufacturing requirements.
Conduct tolerance stack-up analyses and design reviews.

Tooling & Manufacturing Support

Review mold designs and provide recommendations to optimize manufacturability.
Work with toolmakers during mold development and qualification.
Support mold trials, first article inspections, process validations, and production launches.
Troubleshoot product, tooling, and manufacturing issues.
Assist Process Engineers during product transfers into production.

Continuous Improvement

 
Identify opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs while improving quality.
Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Recommend design improvements based on production feedback.
Support corrective and preventive action activities (CAPA).

Customer Support
Serve as the technical engineering contact for assigned customer projects.
Present engineering solutions during customer meetings.
Resolve technical issues throughout product development.
Maintain strong working relationships with customers and suppliers.

On-Site: This role is required to be on-site 5 days at the Denver, CO location.