Design Engineer

Airlite Plastics is a premier, privately held, family-owned manufacturer headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska. Our family style and personal culture is what makes Airlite an amazing place to grow and build a successful career. Airlite’s company values of unquestionable integrity and respect and appreciation for each other are at the core of our success! These values set a strong foundation to build on where we can ‘wow’ our customers with innovative products and sustainable solutions, and continuously improve our processes and efficiencies. 

Our product lines include rigid plastic containers and lids for food packaging and cosmetics, dry powder scoops, plastic drink cups, shipping containers, industrial strength insulated concrete forms (ICF) and sustainable permeable paving systems. As pioneers in our industry, focused on sustainable solutions, we strive to provide our customers with top-notch service and quality, which aligns with our award-winning products. 

How would you contribute? 

This role is a contributing member of our Airlite - Omaha team, located in Omaha, NE.  As a Design Engineer you are a key to continued growth and success of Airlite. The Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and enhancing proprietary specialized tooling, products, and equipment for the company. This role establishes specifications utilizing engineering calculations, layouts, and their application to design work.The Design Engineer also collaborates closely with internal teams and external vendors to determine engineering requirements and design needs for the projects.   

Essential Duties: 

• Design plastic injection mold components for rigid plastics manufacturing using CAD software.
• Update, maintain and manage design files based on feedback from internal production and the mold shop teams.
• Work with the design team to help optimize the process of designing new products and tooling.
• Host Design Reviews and evaluate mold and product designs for errors and enhancement, revising designs as needed.
• Assist internal teams with troubleshooting for design, mechanical, and machining errors.
• Lead and support project teams on new product and tooling development, guiding efforts from initial design throughout the production process.
• Follow all safety processes and procedures.
• Report food safety issues to management.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Do you have what it takes?  Airlite Plastics is a versatile employer; complacency is not one of our strengths! We work hard each day to ensure that equipment efficiency and customer satisfaction never leave our line of sight. Successful candidates for the role will possess the following: 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Must have strong analytical skills with the ability to apply mathematical concepts and use complex formulas.
• Ability to apply technical knowledge to process and communicate technical information to non-technical personnel.
• Superior organizational skills and the ability to assemble resources needed to orchestrate multiple projects/activities and accomplish goals.
• Ability to apply creative thinking to complex design needs.
• Capability to solve complex problems utilizing technical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to adapt in a changing environment with a personal sense of accountability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to build partnerships and influence others to action; tactful in dealing with people at all levels
• Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality.
• Maintain the utmost level of confidentiality in dealing with sensitive or proprietary information.
• Knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs).
• Upholds and supports organizational goals, values and quality standards
• Outstanding presentation and facilitation skills
• Display highest ethical standards.
• Detail oriented, with the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Supervisory Responsibilities:  This role does not have personnel supervisory responsibilities; however, this role includes working with cross-functional teams in a matrixed organization.

Education and Certifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• Previous experience using design software such as CAD.
• Previous experience in manufacturing is preferred.
• Experience with coding is preferred.
• Experience with FEA programs is preferred.
• GD&T experience is preferred.

Our Core Values Drive Us! 

• Do you conduct yourself with unquestionable integrity?
• Do you demonstrate respect and appreciation for those around you?
• Are you innovative and strive to challenge the status quo? 
• Do you strive for continuous improvement and to deliver the “wow” factor? 
• Do you care about environmentally sustainable solutions?
• Do you take meaning and pride in a job well done? 

What’s in it for you?  As a Full-Time employee, you will be eligible for the following benefits: 

• Health, dental and vision insurance 
• Company paid life insurance 
• Company paid short term disability 
• Generous 401k match 
• Generous Time Off 
• Annual company activities