What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mechanical Design Engineer (Entry) position at HANWHA ADVANCED MATERIALS AMERICA, LLC?
The Mechanical Design Engineer provides essential services to Hanwha Advanced Materials America, a leader in advanced materials for the automotive industry, by creating 2D and 3D CAD models of plastic and composite parts. As a member of the engineering team, the role supports the design and development of innovative automotive components, collaborates with cross-functional teams, and contributes to a rapidly growing organization. This position offers opportunities for growth and skill development for passionate new engineers.
Core Duties and Responsibilities:
- Create and edit CAD models of complex-shaped plastic and composite parts for tooling and drawing purposes.
- Define, generate, and interpret GD&T for 2D drafting.
- Produce comprehensive project drawings to support engineering, validation, and bills of materials.
- Ensure project deliverables are completed on time while maintaining high quality.
- Collaborate with program staff (engineering, sales) and customer engineers to meet goals, adhere to schedules, and resolve issues effectively.
- Work with internal manufacturing and quality teams to incorporate production feasibility into designs while meeting customer requirements.
- Determine scales, perform complex mathematical calculations, and prepare layouts for detailing.
- Stay updated on OEM product development processes related to CAD.
- Flexibility for business trips (e.g., working at the factory for the first 2 months after joining).
- Demonstrate perseverance and a proactive attitude in all tasks.
- Perform additional tasks flexibly as required by the supervisor beyond core duties.
Qualifications/Skills:
- Professional attitude and excellent communication skills with internal and external clients.
- Solid background knowledge in mechanical engineering.
- Experience or familiarity with compression-molded plastic design.
- Preferred: Experience with CATIA.
- Preferred: Understanding of composite materials (e.g., thermoplastics, thermosets).
- Familiarity with GD&T concepts and Automotive OEM requirements.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- High level of initiative and ability to work well in a team environment.
- Ability to plan and execute responsibilities with minimal supervision.
- Bilingual candidates will be given preference. (Korean, English)
