Application & Product Engineer – PlasticsMinth Group is a global Tier-1 supplier with a strong manufacturing and engineering footprint across North America (United States, Mexico, Canada) and global operations in Asia and Europe. Building on its leadership in automotive systems and advanced manufacturing, Minth is expanding into robotics, AI server cooling systems, advanced power and energy systems, and other non-automotive growth areas.The Application & Product Engineer – Plastics is a customer-facing technical role responsible for supporting plastic product development, feasibility study etc. for next-generation products.
This position bridges customer requirements, product concepts, and real manufacturing capability, supported by Minth's North America plants and global engineering resources.Key ResponsibilitiesProduct Engineering & FeasibilityEvaluate technical feasibility of plastic parts and subsystems for robotics, AI cooling, and energy-related applicationsSupport material selection, part architecture, and design trade-off discussionsIdentify technical risks early and communicate clearly to internal teams and customersCustomer & Technical Sales SupportParticipate in customer technical discussions, RFIs, and RFQsSupport early project nomination activities through technical clarification and feasibility presentationsWork with sales and strategy teams as the technical interface for plastic productsManufacturing & Process AwarenessCollaborate with manufacturing teams in North America and globally to assess: - Injection molding feasibilityTooling concepts and risks - Quality, yield, and scalability considerationsProvide manufacturing-reality input before any commitments are madeTechnology & Product ExplorationParticipate in exploration of new materials, processes, and product concepts relevant to future marketsSupport internal evaluation of whether new ideas are technically and commercially realistic for MinthQualificationsRequiredBachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related field5+ years of experience in plastic product development (automotive, industrial, robotics, aerospace, or related)Exposure to plastic materials and manufacturing processesAbility to communicate technical concepts clearly in customer and internal settingsPreferred (Not Required)Injection molding or tooling experienceFamiliarity with automotive or industrial plastic materials (PA, PBT, PP, PC, ABS, etc.)Experience supporting RFQs or customer engineering discussions