Club Car boasts a 60+ year history of industry-leading innovation and design, initially focused on golf cars and then expanding to commercial utility vehicles and personal-use transportation.
Plastics and Composite Engineer: Work on a variety of growth initiatives in the electric and ICE vehicle space. The position requires the passion for learning about the design and manufacture of plastics and composites, supplier interactions, design and release of plastics and composites, and participate in projects in accordance with engineering excellence.
- Subject matter expert in one or more areas of component design (exterior body panels, interior, chassis/structural components, and fuel tanks) and processes (injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, thermoforming).
- Understanding of all processes to manufacture plastic components: injection molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
- Develop and maintain material and component specifications and qualification plans.
- Learn and contribute to requirements, risk analysis, DFMEA, DVP&R and specifications, engineering change notices.
- Employ project management methodologies that ensure a predictable outcome for department goals and responsibilities.
- Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
- Support the development of technology roadmaps and strategies.
- Assist in developing test acceptance criteria using reliability and confidence in designs.
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or Plastics Engineering Technology, or equivalent is required.
Experience:
- 3+ years’ experience is recommended.
- Continuously raise your level of leadership, authority, and influence.
- Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans.
- The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.
- Strong passion to teach and grow capabilities of the company.
- Expert in technical, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Verbal and written communication skills.
- Employs “best” solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements).
- High capability in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce; including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering Technology, or equivalent
- 3+ years of professional experience
- Knowledge of plastic component manufacturing processes, including injection molding, thermoforming, extrusion, and compression molding
- Experience or expertise in plastics and composite component design
- Ability to perform risk analysis and develop mitigation plans
- Technical, analytical, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint
What We Do
Club Car produces golf, personal, and utility vehicles for a variety of uses. Our golf industry-leading Tempo fleet golf and Tempo Connect technology continue winning awards and elevating golf for players and golf course operators alike. Our commercial-use Carryall vehicles fit any budget or work demand, offering high ground clearance while hauling serious cargo around any campus, resort, or job site. And the sporty Onward PTV lets you showcase your style with your choice of colors, accessories, and more for driving around the neighborhood or down the block. We also offer hundreds of accessories and options that let you customize your vehicle to your lifestyle or business use. Visit www.clubcar.com for more information, or build.clubcar.com to build your own utility vehicle or personal transportation vehicle to fit what you need.
