Automotive Thermal Innovation Engineer

Hutchinson Group; Auburn Hills, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop new thermal management technologies for automotive coolant and refrigerant systems. You will design components, support RFQs, and coordinate with Europe HQ to ensure feasible, validated solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years in automotive design, and is proficient in DFMEA/FEA, CAD tools, and technical communication.

Qualifications

• B.S. in mechanical engineering; minimum 3 years in automotive product design and development.
• Strong knowledge of design, development of mechanical components and systems, and engineering processes.
• Working knowledge of automotive coolant and refrigerant systems design; CAD experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop new thermal management technologies for coolant and refrigerant systems.
• Lead customer interactions for technical collaboration and design proposals.
• Define BOM and perform basic costing estimation during RFQs.
• Create DFMEA and participate in design reviews with engineers/managers.
• Coordinate design validation with Europe HQ and report in R&D meetings.

Skills

Mechanical design

Automotive design

DFMEA/FEA

CAD software

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Education

B.S. in mechanical engineering

Tools

Spinfire

Fusion 360

CATIA

Job description

Hutchinson in Auburn Hills, MI seeks a Mechanical Engineer to develop new thermal management technologies for automotive coolant and refrigerant systems. You will design components, support RFQs, and coordinate with Europe HQ to ensure feasible, validated solutions.

The ideal candidate holds a B.S. in mechanical engineering with at least 3 years in automotive design, and is proficient in DFMEA/FEA, CAD tools, and technical communication.