Application Engineer - PET Beverage Applications (m / f / d)

Application Engineer - PET Beverage Applications (m / f / d) Are you looking to join a world-class manufacturing organization? At Husky TechnologiesTM, we strive to be the best with a strong foundation built on innovation, collaboration and a unique culture with great people. If you are attracted to bold goals, believe in uncompromising honesty, support mutual respect, care about environmental responsibility, have a passion for excellence and a desire to make a positive contribution – we want you to join the Husky TechnologiesTM team! What we offer Excellent benefits package and retirement savings plans as well as life insurance program Competitive vacation policy promoting work-life balance Challenging career opportunities and growth Opportunity to work, innovate and collaborate with passionate people who drive change Amazing team – we are the best in the world at what we do! Husky TechnologiesTM Campus Large, beautiful campus with clean, state-of-the-art air-conditioned offices and manufacturing facilities with high air quality, climate control and outstanding safety records Onsite fitness and wellness center Organized out- and indoor sports activities such as running teams, and bicycle teams Access to onsite medical practitioners Onsite cafeterias with fresh and healthy meal options Free parking Job Description As part of our PET Beverage Packaging team, the Application Engineer will provide technical expertise to support Project Engineers in defining solutions and assessing risks for applications that fall outside standard guidelines. The role focuses on evaluating technical feasibility and managing associated risks. These assessments form the foundation for customer contract negotiations and must be validated internally (e.g., in-house testing) and externally (e.g., customer site trials). Additionally, the Application Engineer provides processing and application behavior predictions to support internal validation teams, guiding testing strategies and ensuring alignment between predicted and actual performance outcomes. Responsibilities Design plastic preforms and threads using CAD automation tools, ensuring alignment with customer specifications Translate plastic part drawings into steel part drawings for manufacturing execution Identify and communicate risks when designs deviate from standard guidelines, escalating to leadership when necessary Assess product performance (cycle time, injectability, dimensional tolerances, capability indices) Support new product development for niche or special applications Ensure compatibility and interchangeability across tooling generations and injection machines Evaluate inquiry feasibility and identify potential risks Provide performance commitments to support business growth Develop and communicate mitigation plans and recommendations Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Operations, Machines, Power Train, Advanced Engineering, etc.) to fully understand solution boundaries. Lead design reviews and concurrent engineering meetings as needed Prepare and deploy project charters to raise awareness of risks and ensure proper execution steps Prepare solution-specific test plans, including technical configuration and customer application requirements Support Operations in complex project execution and feedback loops Participate in or lead continuous improvement initiatives Collaborate with Development Engineering on new product inquiries Qualifications Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; plastics processing knowledge is an asset. 3–5 years of experience in injection tooling design or related field. Strong mechanical design knowledge, including dimensioning and tolerancing. Proficient in Unigraphics CAD software; capable of working with complex models using sketches and expressions. Solid analytical and problem-solving skills. Understanding of PET processing conditions and performance boundaries. Familiarity with FEA methodologies. Familiarity with Data Science tools (e.g., MATLAB, Power Query) is a plus. Proactive ownership and leadership mindset. Teamwork and collaboration across diverse functions. Attention to detail and sound judgment. Effective communication and time management. Creative problem-solving and organizational skills. Fluent in English; strong interpersonal and communication skills Husky TechnologiesTM offers a competitive compensation and benefits package and excellent opportunities for growth and advancement. We are committed to equal employment opportunity and re...

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