Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive Lighting (SolidWorks)

Diode Dynamics; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) matching

Onsite fitness center

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Parental leave

Profit sharing up to 5% of salary

Job summary

Diode Dynamics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to model automotive LED lighting components and build full lamp assemblies in SolidWorks. You’ll plan and execute ideas from planning through production, collaborating across the team to meet cosmetics, quality, and performance goals.

Responsibilities include 3D modeling of assemblies, designing brackets and housings, and integrating parts into full assemblies with BOMs.

Qualifications

• US citizen required.
• BS Mechanical Engineering or related degree.
• 3–5 years of SolidWorks modeling experience.
• Experience creating parts for plastic injection and/or die cast mold.
• Familiar with designing for 3D printing.
• Knowledge of product development, testing and validation helpful.
• Hands-on with product design, prototyping, assemblies, and manufacturing support.
• Automotive lamps experience is a plus but not required.
• Automotive enthusiasm or industry experience preferred.
• Self-starter with attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• 3D modeling and design of components and assemblies for automotive lamps and lighting.
• Design responsibility for brackets, mounting hardware, wire harnesses, housings, seals, grommets.
• Integrate designed components into full assemblies with exploded views and BOMs.
• Use in-house tools for validation: 3D scanning, 3D printing, water jet.
• Create first article inspection reports for initial samples with dimensional review.
• Collaborate with engineering for feasibility and meet customer requirements.
• Contribute to cosmetics, quality, and performance through feedback and design opportunities.
• Support DFM, quality improvements, BOM/weight/cost reduction, efficiency initiatives.

Skills

SolidWorks modeling

3D modeling

Prototyping

Automotive lamps knowledge

Time management

Education

BS Mechanical Engineering or related degree

Tools

SolidWorks

3D printing

Romer CMM

Water jet

Job description

Diode Dynamics is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to model automotive LED lighting components and build full lamp assemblies in SolidWorks. You’ll plan and execute ideas from planning through production, collaborating across the team to meet cosmetics, quality, and performance goals.

Responsibilities include 3D modeling of assemblies, designing brackets and housings, and integrating parts into full assemblies with BOMs.