Posted: 31-Mar-26
Location: Whiting, Indiana
Type: Full Time
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PolyJohn Enterprises is a leading manufacturer of portable sanitation products and a trusted partner in the industry. With a commitment to innovation and quality, we pride ourselves on delivering exceptional products and services to our customers. We are looking for an enthusiastic New Product Development Engineer to join our dynamic team.
Job Overview
The NPD Engineer will lead the design and development of new plastic products from concept to production. This role requires a strong background in engineering, design, and manufacturing processes specific to plastics. The NPD Engineer will work closely with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, and marketing to ensure the successful launch of new products that align with our business goals and customer expectations. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual looking to make an impact through innovative product design. If you possess the required skills and are passionate about creating exceptional products, we encourage you to apply.
Responsibilities
- Manage and execute work for new product development projects, quality/reliability projects, and cost improvement programs that involve design and application of plastic components.
- Interact directly with Quality and Manufacturing teams to effectively contribute to new product development and ensure product reliability.
- Interact with raw material suppliers, internal and external molders, and mold builders to coordinate and manage the external deliverables through the product development process.
- Use appropriate test methods in designing parts, selecting appropriate manufacturing materials and processes, and writing test plans to ensure that the product meets or exceeds customers’ requirements.
- Manages timelines for design, fabrication, and qualification of plastic/composite products.
- Facilitate technical design reviews as part of the new product development process and facilitate design reviews with external suppliers for tooling and molding of plastic/composite products.
Skills
- VAVE methodology driven.
- Proven ability to drive innovative ideas/solutions into product designs.
- Experienced in designing and running analysis with Mold Flow.
- Experienced Finite Element Analysis (FEA) for part optimization.
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s Degree in Engineering or similar area of focus with 2+ years of new product development in the plastics industry; co-op experience will be considered.
- Design knowledge, and application experience with thermoplastic and thermoset materials
- Process knowledge for injection molding, extrusion, structural foam molding, blow molding, rotational molding, and thermoforming (single and twin sheet) processes.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Program/project management skills with an understanding of stage gate product development processes.
- Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills to resolve technical issues.
- Pro/ENGINEER CREO (version 12)– Surfacing and large assembly modeling experience.
Additional information:
- On-Site, Monday to Friday
- Up to 25% travel may be required.
The successful candidate will also embody our Core Values:
Respect: We see value in every person (customers, coworkers, and yourself). We listen as much as we speak and embrace our diverse strengths.
Do the Right Thing: We challenge ourselves to act with integrity, even when no one is watching. We are an ethical example others can follow and own our actions, good or bad.
Team Player: We recognize that we’re better as a team. Our collective strength is unmatched. Our Company’s success is everyone’s success. Together we can tackle any hurdle and emerge stronger.
Have the Right Attitude: We lead with a servant’s heart. We challenge our boundaries - always learn and always grow. We see hurdles as opportunities, not obstacles.
Expect Excellence: We demand the best from ourselves daily; settle for nothing less. We inspire and encourage others to reach their highest potential. We expect top-notch results and showcase it in the quality of our work.
