Mechanical Engineer

Responsibilities

• Project Management of multiple projects using APQP methodology.
• Schedule and lead APQP meetings internally with cross functional teams.
• Customer contact: Designer, Product Design Engineer, Mating Component(s) Engineer(s), Test Engineers, Engineering Supervisors.
• Establish customer requirements/expectations: Interchangeability, service requirements, performance requirements, weight requirements, and homologation requirements.
• Establish part parameters: Oscillation (kinematic requirements), road load (dynamic requirements), and orientation (static requirements).
• Weight analysis - solid modeling (NX, or Inventor).
• Stress analysis - classical/ FEA (Linear Static, Nonlinear, and Fatigue) (Inventor).
• Oversee, apply, or approve appropriate GD\&T as needed to 2D drawings.
• Oversee and approve 2D drawings and 3D models in appropriate customer CAD system.
• Develop 3D solid models (Inventor).
• Develop 2D assembly drawings (AutoCAD, or Inventor).
• Develop 2D detail drawings (AutoCAD, or Inventor).
• Tolerance stack-ups based on SPC data as appropriate.
• Specify materials.
• Researching campaign able issues with customer as needed.
• Resolve warranty related issues as needed.
• Develop test specifications.
• Develop DVP\&R as required by customer.
• Develop product DFMEA’s.
• Review product PFMEA’s with Manufacturing Engineers.
• Develop early sourcing agreement as required.
• Develop project timelines/plans (Gantt Charts).
• R\& D as required.
• Review and approve drawings.
• Problem solving using 8D methodology.
• Conduct Design of Experiments as required.
• Review Customer Specific Requirements.
• Considers customer specific requirements and expectations, strives for continuous improvement in areas of responsibility, and considers risk before acting on any decision.

Education and/or Experience

Bachelor's degree (B.S.) in Mechanical Engineering (or related field such as Automotive Engineering) from a four-year college or university.

Required Skills

Must be hands-on

Must be strong mechanically

Must be willing to work on-site

Manufacturing experience is a must

Project Management experience is a plus

Perks:

Strong family type culture

Laid-back environment

Excellent \& strong benefit package