Resident Engineer - Plastics

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Job Description:
A Resident Engineer to represent our company at one of our key OEM customers.
We are a plastics injection molding company, and we are looking for an experienced engineer who can work directly at the OEM site and serve as the technical and commercial link between the customer and our internal engineering, sales, and program teams.
The ideal candidate would have experience in plastics injection molding and/or automotive manufacturing, with a strong understanding of part design, tooling, molding processes, quality, and program management.
The role will require someone who is comfortable working directly with OEM engineering and purchasing teams, resolving technical issues, supporting new product launches, and identifying opportunities to strengthen the customer relationship.
Key responsibilities would include:
Acting as the primary product design engineering interface between our company and the OEM
Supporting quoting, new business development, and cost-reduction initiatives
Supporting product and process development from concept through production launch
Maintaining strong day-to-day customer relationships
Communicating customer requirements internally and driving timely resolution
Coordinating design reviews, tooling, mold trials, and engineering changes if needed
Troubleshooting molding, tooling, dimensional, and quality issues if needed
Working closely with OEM engineering, purchasing, quality, and program teams
We would ideally like someone with 5+ years of relevant engineering experience
Preferably within automotive plastics, injection molding, tooling, or a Tier 1/Tier 2 supplier environment.
Strong communication, problem-solving, project management, and customer-facing skills are essential.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.
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