Manufacturing Engineer II

Mainz Brady Group; Portland (OR); Presencial; USD 75.000 - 105.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Mainz Brady Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support automotive routing & layout planning in Portland, onsite. The role focuses on 2D/3D layouts, clipping/retention, and low-voltage cable routing, with involvement in wiring harnesses and fluid routing.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical/manufacturing engineering background, hands-on AutoCAD experience, and knowledge of vehicle assembly and manufacturability. Strong collaboration across teams is required.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years automotive/manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on AutoCAD experience for 2D layouts and documentation.
• Experience with 3D modeling and CAD-based design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and vehicle assembly.

Responsabilidades

• Develop and maintain 2D/3D layouts for automotive routing, clipping, and retention systems.
• Support routing and installation planning for low-voltage battery cables, power distribution systems, wiring harnesses, and fluid lines.
• Use AutoCAD to create technical layouts, markups, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate routing requirements, including clearances, bend radius, heat exposure, abrasion protection, and serviceability.
• Develop clipping and retention strategies, including clip placement, brackets, fasteners, and protective materials.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Packaging, and other cross-functional teams.
• Support prototype builds, assembly feasibility reviews, and troubleshooting of fit or installation issues.
• Identify manufacturing risks and recommend improvements to assembly processes.
• Contribute to PFMEA activities, technical documentation, and engineering change reviews.
• Track technical issues, support corrective actions, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Herramientas

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Descripción del empleo

Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Routing & Layout Planning

Location: Portland, OR – Onsite

Contract Duration: 24 months

Position Overview

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer – Automotive Routing & Layout Planning to support a major manufacturing initiative within the commercial vehicle industry.

This role focuses on automotive routing, clipping/retention, and 2D/3D layout planning, primarily supporting low-voltage battery cables and power distribution systems, with additional involvement in wiring harnesses and fluid routing.

The ideal candidate has a strong mechanical or manufacturing engineering background, hands-on AutoCAD experience, and an understanding of vehicle assembly processes and manufacturability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 2D/3D layouts for automotive routing, clipping, and retention systems.
• Support routing and installation planning for low-voltage battery cables, power distribution systems, wiring harnesses, and fluid lines.
• Use AutoCAD to create technical layouts, markups, and engineering documentation.
• Evaluate routing requirements, including clearances, bend radius, heat exposure, abrasion protection, and serviceability.
• Develop clipping and retention strategies, including clip placement, brackets, fasteners, and protective materials.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Packaging, and other cross-functional teams.
• Support prototype builds, assembly feasibility reviews, and troubleshooting of fit or installation issues.
• Identify manufacturing risks and recommend improvements to assembly processes.
• Contribute to PFMEA activities, technical documentation, and engineering change reviews.
• Track technical issues, support corrective actions, and ensure manufacturing readiness.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant automotive or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Hands-on experience with automotive routing, clipping, and retention systems.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD, including 2D layouts and technical documentation.
• Experience with 3D modeling and CAD-based engineering design.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, vehicle assembly, and installation feasibility.
• Experience supporting engineering projects, prototype builds, and troubleshooting.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with low-voltage battery cables, LV power distribution, or powernet systems.
• Knowledge of automotive wiring harness and fluid line routing.
• Experience with Siemens NX or comparable 3D CAD software.
• Familiarity with PFMEA, manufacturing process improvement, and new product launches.
• Experience within commercial vehicle, heavy truck, or automotive manufacturing environments.