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Product Designer - LOTIS - Lake Orion

Vantage Plastics 🇺🇸 Lake Orion, Michigan, United States

Onsite $32 - $40 Full-time

The Product Designer creates 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for injection molded products, tooling, and automation fixtures. They lead small R&D projects and apply design-for-manufacturing principles to improve product reliability and cycle time.

Responsibilities

  • The Product Designer creates 3D CAD models and 2D drawings for injection molded products, tooling, and automation fixtures. They lead small R&D projects and apply design-for-manufacturing principles to improve product reliability and cycle time.

Requirements

  • Requires a high school diploma and at least 5 years of experience in product, mechanical, or automation design, with a strong preference for injection molding experience. Proficiency in SolidWorks or equivalent parametric modeling software and a deep understanding of mechanical design fundamentals are essential.

Key Skills

SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling 2D drawing creation Injection molding design Tooling design Automation fixture design Design for manufacturing (DFM) Mechanical design fundamentals R&D project leadership Cycle‑time optimization Product reliability improvement Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) Technical documentation Problem solving Cross‑functional collaboration

About Vantage Plastics

Established in 1996, Vantage Plastics is a family-owned leader in the plastic industry, specializing in custom thermoforming. Our commitment to sustainability is reflected in our logo, with "Plastics" highlighted in green to emphasize our eco-friendly focus. Our products are designed to be reusable and recyclable, aligning with our mission to positively impact customers, employees, and the environment. Operating out of two expansive facilities, we leverage over 15 thermoforming machines, advanced plastic extrusion lines, and a comprehensive suite of services including in-house engineering and design, innovation teams, and a variety of manufacturing technologies to meet diverse industry needs.

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