Mechanical Design Engineer

MAG AUTOMOTIVE LLC•Sterling Heights, MI

25d•Onsite

About The Position

MAG is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to design work holding fixtures and mechanical devices for metal removal CNC and special application machines. In this role, the Mechanical Design Engineer will collaborate closely with other engineering disciplines in Sterling Heights and Germany, and provide engineering support for manufacturing and service as needed. A high level of communication, both verbal and written, is expected. The role involves designing work holding fixtures based on customer part locating datum, process demands, cutting forces, and MAG standard fixture design principles, as well as other mechanical devices using sound mechanical design principles. Designs must be correctly sized based on application, project scope, and project budgets, with an understanding of material applications, heat treat applications, and mating component sizing and fits. Basic knowledge of fluid power design related to work holding fixtures and other mechanical devices is also required. The engineer must be able to understand and apply Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Standards, research and develop mechanical work holding technologies, and investigate the application of new technology, equipment, and procedures for new systems designs. Interaction with Electrical, Software, Technology, and Mechanical engineering is crucial to ensure designs are understood by all disciplines. The role requires designing using AutoCAD and Siemens NX (3D software) or comparable 3D design software. Additionally, the engineer will develop product cost models, identify cost reduction opportunities, and develop/improve MAG standard documentation. Responsibilities include creating mechanical Bills of Material, processing release of drawings and Bills of Material for manufacturing, and reviewing/approving changes. The engineer will generate and maintain appropriate records and reports, coordinate with the Mechanical Project Engineer for design review meetings, and support Mechanical Project Engineering with outside supplier lineups and other MAG departments. Assistance will be provided to the Mechanical Project Engineer for Service department support and field engineering services. The engineer must keep the Mechanical Project Engineer and Engineering Manager updated on job status, review mechanical designs with engineers prior to release, and adhere to quality, customs, foreign trade zone, and environmental processes and procedures. Staying up-to-date with new technology and continuing education in these areas is essential, as is defining training requirements and scheduling training events for new equipment designs.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree (BS) from four-year college or university in Mechanical engineering; plus five or more years of applied mechanical design experience/or training; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

Design work holding fixtures based on customer part locating datum, process demands, cutting forces, and MAG standard fixture design principles.
Design work holding fixtures and other mechanical devices using sound mechanical design principles. Designs correctly sized based on application, project scope and project budgets. Understanding of material applications and material heat treat applications in mechanical designs. Understanding of mating component sizing and fits. Basic knowledge of fluid power design as it relates to work holding fixtures and other mechanical devices.
Ability to understand and properly apply correct Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Standards to mechanical designs.
Research and develop mechanical work holding technologies to be used in connection with MAG machines.
Investigate application of new technology, equipment and procedures for new systems designs.
Interact with Electrical, Software, Technology and Mechanical engineering to ensure designs are understood by all disciplines.
Design using AutoCAD, & Siemens NX (3D software) or comparable 3D design software.
Develop product cost models to bring resolution to product design cost. Identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction &/or technical improvements.
Develop and continuously improve MAG standard documentation, such as checklists, Design and Build documents and technical manuals, to be used for training and proposal departments.
Create mechanical Bills of Material both within the design environment and the material release software PLM (engineering release database).
Processes release of drawings and Bills of Material for manufacturing, as well as review and approval of changes.
Generate and maintain appropriate records and reports complete with supporting documentation.
Coordinate with Mechanical Project Engineer to arrange design review meetings with all internal parties that are affected by project design.
Support Mechanical Project Engineering with lineups for outside suppliers, as well as other MAG departments.
Assist the Mechanical Project Engineer for Service department support and required field engineering services.
Keep Mechanical Project Engineer & Engineering Manager up-to-date on status of all jobs.
Review mechanical designs with engineers prior to release for build.
Adhere to quality, customs, foreign trade zone and environmental processes and procedures.
Stay up-to-date with new technology within MAG and at outside suppliers. Continue education in these areas.
Define training requirements to support new equipment requirements, and schedule training events to educate affected parties as to the new design.