Automotive Mechanical Design Engineer — CAD & Prototyping

Placements24; United States; Remote; USD 56,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and incentives

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Professional growth opportunities

Collaborative team environment

Key player in automotive industry in/”

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative automotive components in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on translating customer needs and technical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs for automotive applications, using advanced CAD tools and engineering principles.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical design, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for automotive technology, driving advancements in vehicle

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum 4 years of professional experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive sector.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as SolidWorks or CATIA.
• Understanding of materials science and manufacturing processes common in automotive production.
• Familiarity with basic stress analysis and simulation techniques is advantageous.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a team.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop mechanical components and sub-systems for automotive applications using 3D CAD software.
• Create detailed engineering drawings, specifications, and BOM.
• Perform tolerance analysis and design for manufacturability (DFM).
• Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure seamless production of designed components.
• Participate in prototype build and testing phases, providing technical support.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives for existing product lines.

Skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Materials knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CATIA

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to the development of innovative automotive components in the United Kingdom. The role focuses on translating customer needs and technical requirements into robust, manufacturable designs for automotive applications, using advanced CAD tools and engineering principles.

The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in mechanical design, a keen eye for detail, and a passion for automotive technology, driving advancements in vehicle