Mechanical Designer 1

MAG AUTOMOTIVE LLC•Sterling Heights, MI

About The Position

We are 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 work closely with all other engineering disciplines, both in Sterling Heights and Germany. Engineering support for manufacturing and service will be on an as needed basis. A high level of communication is expected in both verbal and written format (e.g. design checklists, technical reports, PowerPoints, Word docs, and Excel). Design engineering areas of responsibility are listed below.

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
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.