Lead Mechanical Engineer - Automotive Enclosures & NPI
Motive
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Motive is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and NPI for automotive-grade connected devices. You will translate product requirements into rugged, production-ready hardware, including connectors, waterproofing, harnesses, and enclosures.
You will collaborate with industrial design, EE, RF, camera, and manufacturing teams to drive design validation, tooling, and supplier readiness, ensuring quality and cost targets are met.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in automotive product and mounting design.
- 8+ years of experience in product validation, including shock/drop, cycle, vibration, and environmental testing.
- 8+ years of 3D CAD experience; Creo/Pro/E or equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Lead mechanical design and NPI execution for automotive-grade connected-device products.
- Deliver detailed part and system design, CAD models, drawings, and design documentation from concept through mass production.
- Own connector and waterproofing design from concept through production; select/customize automotive-grade connectors.
- Develop cable harnesses and interconnects, including wire selection, crimp requirements, and grounding.
- Lead design reviews and coordinate with cross-functional teams to trade off performance, reliability, cost, and schedule.
- Manage schedules, risks, and support NPI builds at manufacturing partners; travel as needed.
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Motive is hiring a Mechanical Engineer to lead mechanical design and NPI for automotive-grade connected devices. You will translate product requirements into rugged, production-ready hardware, including connectors, waterproofing, harnesses, and enclosures.
You will collaborate with industrial design, EE, RF, camera, and manufacturing teams to drive design validation, tooling, and supplier readiness, ensuring quality and cost targets are met.
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