Design Engineer

LER TechForce; Ann Arbor (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce in Michigan seeks a Mechanical Design Engineer to contribute to powertrain and drivetrain projects, delivering CAD models, 2D drawings, and technical reports.

You will participate in design reviews, develop countermeasures to meet targets for cost, mass, and fatigue, and coordinate with stakeholders across design, purchasing, and manufacturing. Travel domestically/internationally expected.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years in automotive design/development.
• Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Team-oriented thinking and a “can-do” attitude.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Outputting typical design deliverables such as 3D models and 2D drawings.
• Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting design metrics.
• Developing countermeasures to meet design targets (cost, mass, fatigue strength).
• Building relationships with stakeholders (drivetrain, engine design, purchasing, plants).
• Project managing North America suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts.
• Advancing PDE’s design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery.
• Benchmarking similar designs to stay competitive on cost and customer expectations.

Skills

CAD skills

GD&T

Excel

PowerPoint

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Powertrain knowledge

Team collaboration

Travel willingness

Mechanical design

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Master of Science in Engineering

Tools

CREO

WBDM

FEA

CFD

GT Power

Job description

• Using your knowledge in design process and standards, outputting typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and instruction sheets.
• Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting the key metrics of your design.
• Developing countermeasures to achieve design targets such as cost, mass and fatigue strength based on evaluation and quotation results.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as drivetrain and vehicle design, TMC engine design, purchasing and assembly plants)
• Project managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each milestone.
• Process improvements, advancing PDE’s design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
• Benchmarking similar designs to ensure our competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations).

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering.
• 4+ years in automotive design/development.
• Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Team-oriented thinking and a “can-do” attitude.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that’s acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

Preferred:

• Seeking candidates with extensive Engine experience.
• Master of Science Degree in engineering.
• Experience in detail design of ICE peripheral services such as lubrication system, belt system and timing chain cover, fuel system, cooling system, intake and exhaust systems.
• A working knowledge of aluminum and iron castings, thermoplastics, stampings, and forgings.
• Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar).
• Hands-on experience with engine/powertrain assembly.
• Expertise in GD&T and typical ICE and transmission manufacturing methods.
• A working knowledge of DRBFM.
• A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles.
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.