The Senior Mechanical Design Engineer will lead the design, development, and problem resolution of new automotive shift selector products and their related component technologies and processes. The role will involve working directly with other engineers and cross-functional teams, contributing to the entire scope of product life cycle, and providing engineering assistance and consultation to other engineers and departments on technical matters.
Requirements
- Perform on-going conceptual and detailed design, design review and engineering analysis in support of New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
- Ensure all objectives regarding aesthetics, functionality, specifications, and manufacturability are met.
- Oversee the use of appropriate modeling and concept visualization techniques in keeping with data and client evaluations.
- Participate in customer meetings recommending design approaches and solutions to technical problems affecting the customer and consult on critical issues.
- Interface directly with customer engineering in the design of new components and assemblies.
- Support all technical based processes on projects such as: Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Process Failure Mode and Effect Analysis (PFMEA) reviews, IATF 16949 and US Government Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards (FMVSS).
- Prepare, deliver, and release detailed engineering specifications and data regarding product testing, using 3D design and 2D documentation.
- Support and verify design with tolerance analysis.
- Analyze final design with various plastics and metals for stress using Finite Element Analysis (FEA) to ensure product meets customer specifications, making design modifications when appropriate.
- Coordinate with the Manufacturing and Quality Departments to resolve assembly, design, and measurement/specification issues.
- Assist the lab in running tests to validate product design.
- Ensure that engineering support of new products meets quality, governmental and customer specifications and is current with industry best practices, documenting all quality reviews, tests, and prototypes.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off
- 401K with Employer Match and Profit Sharing
- Health and Wellness Benefits
- Learning and Development Opportunities
- Referral Program
- Competitive Pay
- Recognition
- Employee Stock Purchase Plan
- Inclusive & Supportive Culture
