GEMMACON is seeking a talented and innovative Sr. Plastics Engineer, Tooling to join our Body Engineering team. In this role, you will play a key part in designing, engineering, and implementing state-of-the-art automotive solutions that contribute to GEMMACON’s goal of advancing cutting-edge automotive technology. You will work alongside a diverse team of experts to bring cutting-edge technology to life. At GEMMACON, you will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading automotive innovations, shaping the future of mobility through groundbreaking engineering solutions.

• Be a significant contributor to a world-class vehicle engineering team by supporting with plastics tool expertise and owning polymer-related aspects from part design for manufacturing (DFM) phase to product launch
• Consultation with design engineers and suppliers throughout product development process, advising on process and tooling feasibility, DFM, efficiency and cost
• Evaluation of flow studies and mold designs before tool approval and kick-off
• Ensuring plastic tooling is compliant with Lucid Tool Standards• Methodical approach to documentation
• Support of internal non-engineering teams and representation of Lucid material team in communication with suppliers (incl. on-site visits

• B.S.in polymer engineering or related field, or equivalent proven experience
• 5+ years’ experience, evaluating DFM and injection molding tool designs
• Excellent knowledge of injection tooling, including technologies such as in-mold decoration, foaming, overmolding, back-injection, vario-thermal processes
• Experience with DFM process for automotive A-surface parts
• Experience with flow simulation software (Autodesk MoldFlow)
• Proven hands-on experience with plastic injection molding process, including process optimization
• Exemplary verbal and written communication skills• Able to travel domestically and internationally up to 25% if needed

‍Advantageous:
‍• Worked in automotive development environment, ideally through complete product development process
• Hands-on experience with creation of MoldFlow studies, first tool trials, and tool approvals
• Experience with tool should costing to understand tool cost impact of part design choices
• Experience with other plastic manufacturing processes and their tooling (e.g. blow molding, thermal forming, vacuum forming, compression molding, slush molding)

Joining GEMMACON means becoming part of one of the fastest-growing companies in the automotive Software-Defined Vehicle (SWD) space. We offer a competitive compensation package with all the bells and whistles you would expect from a big tech job while also providing the close-knit, high-energy environment of a startup. At GEMMACON, we are constantly pushing the boundaries of innovation, staying on the cutting edge of technology by incorporating AI-driven solutions to remain at the forefront of the industry. If you're looking to make a real impact while working on the future of automotive technology, GEMMACON is the place for you.