Full-Time

Design Engineer

Plastics

Posted on 9/8/2026

Goken

Goken

51-200 employees

Engineering and technology services for OEMs

No salary listed

Raymond, OH, USA

In Person

Travel to client sites is required.

Bachelor's, Associate's

Category
Mechanical Engineering (1)
Required Skills
Microsoft Office
GD&T

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Requirements
  • A minimum bachelor's degree in Engineering and 2–5 years of relevant industry experience, or a bachelor's degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience, or an associate's degree and 5+ years of Automotive Plastic design experience.
  • Knowledge and working experience with Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis, Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, and Design for Manufacturing.
  • Experience using CATIA V5/V6 to create 3-D models and 2D drawings.
  • Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including providing essential technical guidance to support senior management.
  • Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
Responsibilities
  • Lead and support engineering activities for large-scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conducting layout reviews, and creating 2D drawings.
  • Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
  • Create part specification requirements and bills of materials.
  • Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
  • Perform cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection.
  • Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve products and processes.
  • Search for new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
  • Travel to client sites.
Desired Qualifications
  • Education with specialties in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing.
  • Exposure to computer-aided engineering.

Goken America provides engineering and technology services to automotive, aerospace, and advanced manufacturing OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers. It accelerates product development from concept to production through embedded systems and electromechanical engineering, CAE validation and simulation, CAD automation, cost engineering, and engineering staffing. Its offerings cover concept engineering, CAD design, prototyping, production launch, ADAS, EV and battery systems, SDV software-defined vehicles, and supporting aerospace and industrial programs. The company works with globally distributed teams (US, Japan, India) to deliver integrated engineering and operational solutions, enabling faster time-to-market, improved product quality, and scalable, repeatable outcomes for clients. Its goal is to help clients solve complex engineering challenges by combining technical execution with cross-cultural collaboration and scalable delivery models across a global capability footprint.

Company Size

51-200

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Dublin, California

Founded

2004

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Goken updated its validation services in 2026, signaling active alignment with SDV programs.
  • The Pune technical center expansion gives Goken lower-cost execution capacity and global delivery coverage.
  • Recent postings show hiring across battery prototyping, CAE, and Japanese interpretation, indicating active project flow.

What critics are saying

  • OpenPR's 2025 SDV announcement is third-party marketing, not proof of signed enterprise demand.
  • Indeed reviews cite poor job security, micromanagement, and limited growth, hurting retention.
  • If OEM validation spend shifts to in-house teams, Goken's services model loses pricing power.

What makes Goken unique

  • Goken specializes in automotive validation for software-defined vehicles, including cybersecurity and OTA testing.
  • Its Pune center and Ohio headquarters support hybrid delivery across OEMs, Tier-1s, and Japan.
  • Goken combines CAE simulation, embedded software, and validation under one engineering-services umbrella.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Remote Work Options

Hybrid Work Options

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Professional Development Budget