Mechanical Design Engineer II

NSNA•Pontiac, MI

42d

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer supports the design and development of automotive instrument clusters (IPC) and head-up displays (HUDs). The role reviews customer requirements, specifications, and manufacturing constraints to produce engineering design proposals, specifications, drawings, and engineering changes, applying engineering principles, research data, and Design Engineering Standards. It also analyzes test data, conducts root-cause analysis, prepares 5-Phase/5-Why and other engineering reports, develops technical presentation materials, and delivers presentations to internal and external customers. The engineer supports product development from conceptual design and RFQ responses through prototyping, pre-production, production preparation, and manufacturing support. The position includes customer and supplier interaction, design and simulation work, analysis and testing, technical documentation, and travel of 10–15% domestically and/or internationally. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., with off-hours as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
2–6 years of automotive design and development experience.
Work experience with CAD, specifically CATIA or UG.
Experience with FEA analysis, especially vibration, thermal, and linear/non-linear analysis.
Work experience with GD&T and stack-up analysis.
Coursework or specialization in strength of materials, statics and dynamics, SQC, CAD/CAE, materials, or manufacturing principles.
Observe, understand, and execute applicable company ISO/TS/IATF certification standards related to the role and its organizational impact.
Candidates must be at least 18 years old.
A valid driver’s license is required if domestic travel is necessary.
A valid passport is required if international travel is necessary.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
Experience with automotive structures, plastics, or optics.
Working knowledge of ABAQUS.
Experience with optical design principles.
Experience with OPTIS or Light Tools light-simulation software.

Responsibilities

Support lead engineers in designing automotive instrument clusters and head-up displays, including 3D models, 2D drawings with GD&T, structural components, assembly drawings, and consideration of DFM/DFA, cost, materials, and component specifications.
Track open design-development issues and develop contingency plans as needed.
Conduct optical design and simulation using light-simulation software and internally developed analytical tools.
Perform engineering calculations and stack-up analyses as part of design-development deliverables.
Record and track accurate meeting minutes for customer-related meetings.
Conduct structural, thermal, and dynamic FEA, as well as lighting analysis and optical design and simulation.
Provide technical and design support during pre-production, including PV testing, root-cause analysis, and 5-Phase report preparation, and during production preparation in quality, assembly, and process areas.
Provide technical and design support to assembly plants and suppliers on quality- and design-related matters.
Execute customer design changes and update internal design deliverables and documentation.
Interface with customers to understand design requirements during specification, styling, and product-development phases; compile specification confirmation reports before development.
Support lead engineers with conceptual design, bills of materials, design feasibility studies for RFQ responses, and technical presentations.
Develop DFMEAs, DVPs, and failure-analysis/5-Phase reports.
Participate in vehicle checks at customer locations during pre-production to evaluate product design integrity, identify flaws or issues, and compile summary reports.
Perform benchmark analysis, attend trade shows, and compile market-trend analysis of IPC and HUD products.
Assist with prototype development during build trials.
Assist manufacturing plants and quality teams in resolving technical, manufacturing, and quality issues.
Assist with testing and evaluation of IPC/HUD products as required.
Prepare technical documents for quality-gate assessment meetings with the parent company in Japan.