Top 62 Plastics engineer Jobs in Houston Tx

Application Design Engineer
Altamira Material Solutions —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Background check
- 5 years
- Pass drug screening
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Plastics Process Engineer
Farouk Systems Inc —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
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Production Engineer
Braskem —La Porte, TX
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
- Team management
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
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Engineer
LyondellBasell Industries —Channelview, TX
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Bachelor of Science
- Mid-level
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Composite Materials & Process Engineer
General Plastics & Composites, LP —Houston, TX
- Mid-level
- Assembly
- Analysis skills
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Thermal Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise —Spring, TX
- $55,500 - $125,500 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Office
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Global Process Engineer
LyondellBasell Industries —La Porte, TX
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Bachelor of Science
- English
- AD&D insurance
- Employee stock purchase plan
Process Production Engineer
LyondellBasell Industries —Pasadena, TX
- Email
- 18 years or older
- 5 years
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
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Process Quality Engineer (UPK)
ULTRAPAK MANUFACTURING LLC —Houston, TX
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- Analysis skills
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Project Engineer
Texas Injection Molding —Houston, TX
- ERP systems
- Mid-level
- Bachelor's degree
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Research Scientist Engineer
Ingenia Polymers —Houston, TX
- $70,000 - $85,000 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
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Experienced Manual Machinist
Integrated Machinery Services LLC —Deer Park, TX
- $35 - $45 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- CAD
- 5 years
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Electro-Mechanical Technician
Vitesse Systems —Webster, TX
- $29 - $44 an hour
- Full-time
- Carpentry
- CAD
- Computer literacy
- Continuing education credits
- Paid holidays
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Research Engineer
Chevron Phillips Chemical Company —Kingwood, TX
- Engineering
- Mid-level
- 3 years
Reliability Engineer
LyondellBasell Industries —Houston, TX
- Email
- 18 years or older
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Health insurance
Senior Process Engineer
INEOS Group —League City, TX
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Microsoft Office
- Bachelor's degree
Project Engineer
INEOS Group —League City, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
Mechanical Engineer
Hewlett Packard Enterprise —Spring, TX
- $105,500 - $243,000 a year
- Full-time
- 6 years
- Writing skills
- English
13d
Manager, Manufacturing Engineering
CooperSurgical —Stafford, TX
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Spanish
- Microsoft Excel
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Flammability & Nonmetallic Materials Engineer
Amentum —Houston, TX
- Full-time
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
- Office
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Paid holidays

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Application Design Engineer

Altamira Material Solutions
Houston, TX

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Job Details

Full-time
5 days ago

Qualifications

Mechanical blueprint interpretation
Customer communication
3D modeling software
Project management experience in manufacturing
Process simulation software
3D modeling for product design
Bachelor's degree in engineering
Product design
Engineering product development
Design for manufacturability (DFM)
Managing projects
3D modeling
Mechanical knowledge
Product design documentation
Parts modeling
CNC machining

Full Job Description

Role and Responsibilities

The Application Design Engineer serves as the technical liaison between customers, sales, quality, and manufacturing. This role is responsible for gathering customer application requirements, translating them into detailed parts and tooling designs, and developing and testing prototypes to ensure designs are manufacturable, and satisfy the customer's application requirements. This includes iterating through design-for-manufacturability (DFM) validation and using CAD tools to refine geometry, tolerances, and material selection ahead of production.

The role requires knowledge of CNC machining, engineered plastics, dimensional tolerancing, testing methods, and quality requirements. The Applications Design Engineer works with customers and internal teams to develop practical design, material, and manufacturing solutions.

Review customer application requirements (specs, drawings, use-case data) and translate them into buildable prototype designs
Build, assemble, or configure prototypes based on customer and internal engineering specifications
Design and execute test plans to validate prototype performance against customer requirements and industry standards
Document test results, failure modes, and design iterations; recommend design or process changes based on findings
Partner with manufacturing/production teams to assess feasibility, tolerances, and scalability of prototype designs before handoff
Act as the technical liaison with customers during the prototype phase clarifying requirements, presenting results, and managing revisions
Maintain BOMs, technical drawings, and prototype documentation for handoff to production
Stay current on new product developments and application usages for rapid adaptation to company products
Support technical failure analysis and debugging on key customer issues
Support project management by keeping project plans and other related documents updated
Provide written recommendations and presentations for end-users
Other duties as assigned

Qualifications, Skills and Educational Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical , industrial engineering or related discipline plus a minimum of 5 years of work experience in a similar role required. Master’s degree preferred
Proficiency using SolidWorks or similar 3D solid modeling software
Ability to read and understand technical drawings, manuals, and industry or customer specifications
Previous experience in product design, development, and implementation
Working knowledge of CNC machining processes
Experience with ANSYS or similar simulation software
Knowledge of DFM (Design for Manufacturability) principles
Comfortable working in ambiguity when customer requirements aren't always fully specified
Strong communicator who can explain technical trade-offs to both engineers and customers
Must be able to travel up to 20% as required
Detail-oriented, especially around documentation and test traceability
Able to manage multiple projects at varying stages simultaneously
Strong problem-solving abilities
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work effectively both independently and in a team environment

Preferred Skills

Previous experience in plastics, product design, development and implementation are desired
Familiarity with compression molding and high-performance polymer and compounds is a plus
Experience with SolidWorks or similar 3D solid modeling

Advanced presentation skills
Familiarity with Six Sigma, & Lean Manufacturing is a plus.
Familiarity with physical, thermal and mechanical tests is desired (dimensional inspection, specific gravity, tensile strength, TGA and DSC, for example)
Familiarity with ASTM standards.

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Continually required to stand or walk; use hands, speak, hear and use basic office equipment .
Regularly required to reach with hands and arms.
Often required to sit.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

The company will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the

essential functions and expectations.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

While performing the functions of this job, the employee is:

Typically working in an office environment. Occasionally in a manufacturing environment, traveling, or at a customer location subjected to fumes or airborne particles.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications, or working conditions associated with the position.

Management reserves the right to assign, modify, or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time based on business needs.

Nothing in this job description alters the at-will employment relationship. Employment may be terminated by either the employee or the Company at any time, with or without notice and with or without cause, subject to applicable law.

Reasonable accommodations may be provided to individuals with disabilities as required by law.

Employment is contingent on passing a reference check, background check, and drug screening.

No phone calls or recruiters please.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Statement

Evantic is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Evantic is committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace for all employees.

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