Lead Mechanical Design Engineer, Automotive Battery Systems

Clarios; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision coverage

401(k) with match

Tuition reimbursement

Parental and caregiver leave

Paid time off and disability coverage

Life insurance and travel assistance

Employee assistance program

LEED-certified HQ and wellness spaces

Job summary

Clarios seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of next‑generation automotive energy storage systems. You’ll own packaging, housings, and thermal components from concept through production, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and OEM customers to deliver robust solutions.

You will drive DFM/DFMEA and support product validation, with a focus on weight, cost, and manufacturability across global programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering required.
• 8+ years of mechanical design experience in the automotive sector.
• 5+ years in automotive product development.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6, NX, Creo or SolidWorks.
• Experience with GD&T ASME Y14.5 and PLM systems.
• Experience with ANSYS/Abaqus/HyperWorks for analyses.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical design for automotive battery systems and enclosures.
• Develop architectures for energy storage systems and packaging.
• Create CAD models and detailed drawings with GD&T
• Coordinate design across global teams and with suppliers.
• Support DFMEA, DV/PV testing and manufacturing launches.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD proficiency

FEM/analysis

GD&T ASME Y14.5

PLM systems

Project leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

SolidWorks

ANSYS/Abaqus/HyperWorks

Teamcenter/Windchill

Job description

Clarios seeks a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the mechanical design and development of next‑generation automotive energy storage systems. You’ll own packaging, housings, and thermal components from concept through production, collaborating with cross‑functional teams and OEM customers to deliver robust solutions.

You will drive DFM/DFMEA and support product validation, with a focus on weight, cost, and manufacturability across global programs.