Mechanical Design Engineer III

Nippon Seiki North America; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Nippon Seiki North America in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to lead the design and development of automotive instrument clusters and head-up displays (HUDs). You will review requirements, create 3D models, 2D drawings with GD&T, and ensure designs meet manufacturing constraints and quality standards.

The role includes mentoring in optical design and light simulation, performing engineering calculations, and delivering technical presentations to customers and internal

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of IPC and HUDs, create 3D models and 2D drawings with GD&T.
• Mentor optical design and light simulation; mentor engineers in engineering calculations.
• Provide PV testing and root-cause analysis support during pre-production and production prep.
• Interface with customers to understand design requirements and prepare specification confirmations.

Job description

Company Overview

Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.Sippon Seiki North America ("NSNA"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Auburn Hills, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.

Nippon Seiki is a world-class manufacturer of instruments for vehicles, agricultural, and construction equipment. Established in 1945, Nippon Seiki Co., Ltd. is headquartered in Japan, with numerous facilities worldwide. N.Sippon Seiki North America ("NSNA"), a group company of Nippon Seiki, located in Auburn Hills, MI, is a tier one supplier of instrument clusters and head-up display units for FCA US, General Motors, BMW, Honda, Harley Davidson, Suzuki, Polaris, Arctic Cat and other OEM's.

Purpose of Job

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible to lead the Design & Development of automotive instrument clusters and head-up displays (HUDs). Responsible to review customer requirements, specifications and manufacturing constraints in order to create comprehensive engineering product design proposals, specifications, drawings utilizing and applying engineering principles, and Design Engineering Standards (DES). Responsibilities also include analyzing test data, performing root-cause analysis, preparation of 5-Phase/5-Why analysis reports as needed, Engineering reports, Technical Presentation material, and deliver Engineering Presentations to internal and external customers as required.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibility of Job 1. 35%

• Lead the design and development of automotive instrument clusters (IPC) and head-up displays (HUDs), creation of 3D Models and 2D drawings including GD&T for all structural components considering DFM/DFA factors and assembly drawings, cost, material & component specifications, and other design factors.
• Mentor in the optical design and simulation using light simulation software.
• Mentor support-engineer(s) in the performing engineering calculation, stack-up analysis as parts of design development deliverables.
• Ensure that development metrics are in compliance to APICE / IATF process requirements.

Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibility of Job 2. 20%

• Post Development: Provide technical/design support during the pre-production phase (PV testing, root-cause analysis, 5-Phase report preparation), during production preparation phase (Quality, Assembly, Process related areas).
• Provide technical/design support to assembly plants, suppliers related to quality, design related aspects.
• Execute customer design changes and reflect to internal design deliverables, and documentation.

Rank % of Role Focus Major Duty / Responsibility of Job 3. 15%

• Interface with customer to understand design requirements during the design specification/Styling development, and product development phases. Compile Specification Confirmation Reports prior to the development.
• Provide mentorship in the structural