Automotive Mechanical Engineer II - Design & Validation

Socket.dev; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead design, development, documentation, test, and evaluation of components and finished goods that meet performance and cost goals. You will investigate new technologies and implement novel processes, solving problems with original thinking.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, strong communication, and experience in creating drawings, instructions, and test plans. Expect cross-functional collaboration and hands-on fabrication support.

Qualifications

• B.S.M.E. degree, or equivalent experience.
• 3+ years of previous work experience or equivalent.
• Intermediate SolidWorks (or equivalent CAD software) training or experience (modeling, assembly, and drawing creation).
• Good communication skills, both written and verbal, e.g., ability to prepare, present and discuss project-related plans, requirements, test results, etc. in a team-based work environment.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook & Project (advanced skill level preferred in Excel).
• Demonstrated effective time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop processes, products, assemblies & components that meet or exceed ESG’s stringent quality, cost, performance & schedule requirements.
• Create new vehicle-specific parts and test fitting parts onto cars, trucks, and other vehicles.
• Ability to disassemble and measure vehicles with hand tools or use of 3D scanner.
• Ability to fit check parts onto various vehicles/applications.
• Support Label Modification projects as defined within ESG’s P3 Processes.
• Review & approve mechanical & finished goods drawings.
• Write assembly instructions (AI’s), work instructions, and equipment maintenance procedures.
• Develop production jigs, assembly fixtures & crimping tools for domestic & international manufacturing.
• Complete finished goods first article reports (FARs).
• Create Control Plan, Process FMEA, and Process Flow Diagram & PPAP documentation.
• Perform finished goods product verification, qualification & validation testing.
• Incorporate fundamentals of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA).
• Key contributor in developing & maintaining detailed & accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Approved Vendor Lists (AVLs) for sub-assemblies & finished goods products.
• Key contributor in ensuring integrity of mechanical design & product development processes.
• Analyze, evaluate, and recommend system improvements that will reduce product design cycle times.
• Quickly resolve engineering & technical issues.
• Facilitate consistent and predictable alarm & light production, including outsourcing PCA testers, light output testers, flash rate testers, speaker sweep stations & alarm test boxes.
• Participate in Component Part Qualification (CPQ) process for speakers, drivers, LEDs & mechanical parts.
• Actively participate in ESG’s Change Request (CR/ECN/DCN) process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Communication skills

Time management

Teamwork

Documentation

Problem solving

Education

B.S.M.E. or equivalent

Tools

SolidWorks

MS Office

3D scanner

Shop tools

Job description

Socket.dev is seeking a Mechanical Engineer II to lead design, development, documentation, test, and evaluation of components and finished goods that meet performance and cost goals. You will investigate new technologies and implement novel processes, solving problems with original thinking.

The role requires SolidWorks proficiency, strong communication, and experience in creating drawings, instructions, and test plans. Expect cross-functional collaboration and hands-on fabrication support.