Resident Engineer - Automotive Plastics/ Injection Molded Products (Full Benefits Package)
Listed pay for BS-level Applications Engineering roles on Crosslinked center on $116k (42 with a salary).
Act as technical liaison between automotive Tier 1 supplier and OEM, supporting injection molded plastics programs.
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Direct customer-facing role at OEM sites, combining plastics engineering with commercial and program management.
Might not be for you. Primarily a liaison role with limited hands-on materials R&D; requires strong customer-facing and travel to OEM sites.
Heads-up: Mostly boilerplate text
Adjacent materials roleexperience in plastics injection molding and/or automotive manufacturing, with a strong understanding of part design, commercial quoting, molding processes, quality, and program management
- Seniority
- Mid-level
- Work
- On-site
- Type
- Full-time
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 4+ yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Applications Engineering
- Schedule
- Standard
Role details
Akkodis is seeking two full-time Resident Engineers - Automotive Plastics/ Injection Molded Products to join our dedicated team in the Detroit Metro area.
As a Resident Engineer, you'll be representing an automotive Tier 1 Supplier at one of two key OEM customers. We are looking for experienced engineers who can work directly at the OEM site and serve as the technical and commercial link between the customer and our internal engineering, sales, manufacturing, and program teams.
The ideal candidate would have experience in plastics injection molding and/or automotive manufacturing, with a strong understanding of part design, commercial quoting, 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.
Starting Pay Range: $95,000 to $125,000/yr (pay commensurate based on experience and education levels).
Resident Engineer - Automotive Plastics/ Injection Molded Products job responsibilities include:
- *Acting as the primary 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*
- *Coordinating design reviews, tooling, mold trials, and engineering changes*
- *Troubleshooting molding, tooling, dimensional, and quality issues*
- *Working closely with OEM engineering, purchasing, quality, and program teams*
- *Communicating customer requirements internally and driving timely resolution*
- *Maintaining strong day-to-day customer relationships*
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelors degree is required.
- Ideally, 4+ 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.
If you are interested in the Resident Engineer - Automotive Plastics/ Injection Molded Products roles, please click EASY APPLY. For other opportunities available at Akkodis go to www.akkodis.com.
*Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled*
*Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.*
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