Mechanical Design Engineer

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