What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer II - Automotive Plastics position at gokenamericallc?
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead & support eng activities for large scale product devt programs by investigating feasibility, perf design using 3-D modeling software, conduct layout review and 2D drawing creation.
- Analyze & resolve problems w/moderate level of guidance & direction.
- Create part spec reqs & BOM. Negotiate w/surrounding component business units & suppliers.
- Validate designs by performing FEA utilizing available CAE/CFD software tools.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date tech & reduce design and parts costs.
- Travel to client sites.
- Will work in various unanticipated locations throughout U.S.–5% domestic travel.
- elecommuting option – employee must live in OH.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s in Industrial Design or Engineering & 3 yrs exp, including 3 yrs exp in design & devt of auto plastics (Interiors and Exteriors); 3 yrs exp using CATIA V5; & 1 yr exp using Adobe Illustrator.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.