Design Engineer

USA GFX Solutions Career•Sterling Heights, MI

About The Position

The Design Engineer researches opportunities for new products, creates prototypes, and designs manufacturing processes and products. Designs must account for cost-effectiveness, user experience, environmental standards, safety, usability, ergonomics, production feasibility, available resources, repeatability, and quality. The role analyzes prototype test data, retests when needed, and documents project progress. The position also creates product models and drawings using CAD, prepares dimension prints for internal use and outsourcing, records designs and revisions for future research and development, and identifies components for bills of materials. Work takes place in an office setting and includes hands-on applications in a manufacturing or production-floor environment. Travel may be required, including the ability to travel internationally.

Requirements

Engineering degree.
Experience as a Design Engineer or in a similar role.
At least 2 years of work in a manufacturing environment.
Good understanding of safety standards and the environmental impact of a design.
Experience using CAD software.
Must have and maintain a valid driver's license.
Ability to travel internationally.
Strong technical background and a clear understanding of manufacturing processes.
Experience using engineering software.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
At least 5 years of engineering experience in automotive manufacturing, with emphasis on aftermarket products.
Knowledge of NX and AutoCAD.
Proven engineering experience in a manufacturing environment.
Ability to conduct presentations.
Experience with TS16949 or IATF 16949, quality audits, environmental management systems, and OSHA requirements.

Responsibilities

Design manufacturing processes and products.
Research new product ideas and methods.
Create new engineering products and prototypes.
Analyze prototype data and retest when needed.
Assess product usability, safety, and design feasibility.
Improve existing products and processes.
Ensure compliance with industry safety standards and consider environmental impact.
Ensure products are user- and environment-friendly.
Confirm new designs can be produced with available resources and are cost-effective.
Account for repeatability and installation ergonomics in designs.
Ensure new products can be replicated with quality and that designs reflect the installation process.
Create product models and drawings using CAD.
Create dimension prints for internal use and outsourcing.
Record designs and revisions for future research and development.
Capture needed components for bills of materials.
Document project progress.