Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Plastics & Materials)

Team Red Dog is hiring a Senior Hardware Design Engineer (Plastics & Materials) for our client a Fortune 100 technology leader and global digital solutions company. This role sits at the intersection of hardware engineering product design and materials science with a strong focus on plastics resin development and color/material design. You will collaborate cross-functionally with engineering manufacturing and supplier teams to drive product development testing and validation from concept through production readiness. This is a highly impactful role where your expertise in hardware design material specification and supplier coordination directly influences product quality scalability and innovation.

Top Required Skills (Must Haves):

1. Resin color matching hands-on experience developing testing and validating color/material specifications for plastic components in production environments.
2. Product development and specification creation ability to define and document hardware/material specs including PSCS and CMD processes supporting design through manufacturing.
3. Supplier collaboration proven experience working with external vendors and manufacturing partners to ensure material quality consistency and scalability.
4. Plastics and material design expertise deep understanding of polymers resins and their application in consumer or commercial hardware products.

Opportunity Overview:
This is a unique opportunity to work onsite in Redmond on cutting-edge hardware programs partnering closely with design and engineering teams to bring high-quality products to life. The role offers strong exposure to end-to-end product development from material selection and prototyping through manufacturing readiness. Candidates with a passion for materials innovation and product design especially in plastics will find this role both technically rewarding and highly visible within a leading technology environment.

How you will make an impact:
Partner with design and engineering teams to develop and refine hardware components with a focus on plastics and materials
Lead resin color matching and material specification processes to ensure product consistency and quality
Create and manage product specifications including PSCS documentation and CMD coordination
Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing partners to support product development and production readiness
Build test and validate prototypes using both physical and simulation-based methods
Analyze hardware configurations cost constraints and performance requirements to optimize design outcomes
Monitor product performance and implement improvements to meet engineering and manufacturing standards

The expertise you bring:
Bachelors degree in Engineering or related field
57 years of experience in hardware design engineering with a focus on plastics or materials
Strong knowledge of polymers resins and material applications in product design
Experience with engineering design tools technical drawings and specification development
Familiarity with hardware prototyping testing and validation processes
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and external suppliers
Solid understanding of engineering principles problem-solving and analytical thinking

What makes a candidate highly successful in this role:
Demonstrated experience in plastics color/material design and real-world product development
Ability to operate independently and contribute quickly with minimal ramp time
Strong collaboration skills across engineering design and manufacturing teams
Experience working in large-scale technology environments with complex product ecosystems
Clear communication skills and the ability to translate technical concepts into actionable outcomes

Why Work with Team Red Dog
At Team Red Dog people are at the heart of everything we do. Our commitment to personalized service and our deep experience in matching talented professionals with meaningful roles at some of the worlds most inspiring companies is what sets us apart. We take the time to understand your unique skills strengths and passionsbecause we believe your career should reflect who you are.

Whether youre looking to grow pivot or simply find a place where your work truly matters we offer opportunities that empower you to make a positive impact. With excellent benefits a supportive team and a role where you can thrive while doing what you love were here to help you take the next step with confidence. Join usand discover what it means to be genuinely valued in your career.

Generous benefits package for qualified employees includes:
Health insurance (medical dental vision and life)
Employer-matched 401K plan
Paid time off
Paid holidays

Estimated Start Date: Immediately
Location: Redmond WA (Onsite)
Job #: 2501
Job Type and Estimated Duration: W2/Contract with potential for quarterly extension up to 18 months
Rate: $63$69/hour

Team Red Dog is committed to providing equal opportunities to everyone regardless of race ethnicity gender age religion sexual orientation disability or any other characteristic. If you need accommodation during the recruitment process reach out to and we will work to ensure an accessible experience. We strictly adhere to federal state and local laws to maintain a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.
We offer competitive compensation aligned with U.S. industry standards and our final offer will reflect the candidates location job-specific skills experience and knowledge.

All applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for sponsorship.
Team Red Dog is an E-Verify employer.
Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a reference and background check.
Please no solicitations from C2C or recruiting firms.

Required Experience:

Senior IC