Mechanical Engineer

Marquardt U.S.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Onsite gym

Competitive compensation

Paid vacation and personal time

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Job summary

Marquardt U.S. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to lead automotive interior switch development from concept through production launch.

You will work with senior engineers and cross‑functional teams to deliver high‑quality products, applying NX CAD, DFMEA, and robust problem‑solving to drive design iterations and validation activities. The role emphasizes ownership of projects, strong collaboration, and a focus on manufacturability, testing, and continuous improvement within a fast‑paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 3–7 years of mechanical product development experience, preferably in automotive.
• Proficiency in Siemens NX CAD software; CATIA V5 experience welcomed.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and high‑volume injection molding.
• Experience with DFMEA, DFM, and other engineering quality tools.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem‑solving methodologies.
• Ability to interpret simulation results including FEA and thermal analyses.
• Proficiency in engineering calculations including tolerance stack‑ups and stress/force analysis.
• Ability to support testing activities, troubleshoot issues, and interpret results.
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage engineering tasks and lead projects.
• Strong teamwork and cross‑functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent verbal communication and technical writing.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical engineering activities for assigned projects across the product lifecycle.
• Develop designs, drawings, and specifications for new or modified products.
• Define mechanical requirements from system specs and customer expectations.
• Investigate issues and implement practical, cost‑effective solutions.
• Perform engineering calculations and interpret results from analyses.
• Conduct validation testing and support DV/PV testing activities.
• Collaborate with industrial, tooling, and manufacturing teams to develop production equipment.
• Maintain project schedules and engineering deliverables.
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations on designs and updates.
• Coordinate activities across cross‑functional teams to meet program objectives.
• Contribute to continuous improvement and engineering best practices.

Skills

Siemens NX

Root cause analysis

DFMEA

Tolerance analysis

Kinematic analysis

Verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Job description

The Mechanical Engineer leads the development of automotive interior switches from concept through production launch. This role requires product development experience, proficiency with Siemens NX CAD software, knowledge of GD&T principles, and an understanding of simulation and testing methodologies. The ideal candidate possesses automotive design and manufacturing knowledge, takes ownership of assigned projects, and leads product development from concept through launch while collaborating with senior engineers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality products.

• Lead the mechanical engineering activities for assigned projects throughout the product lifecycle
• Develop designs, drawings, and specifications necessary to support the development of new products and modifications to existing products
• Develop mechanical engineering requirements based on system specifications and customer expectations with support from senior engineering staff as required
• Investigate product and design issues and implement practical, cost-effective solutions, seeking guidance on complex technical challenges when needed
• Perform and interpret engineering calculations including kinematic analysis, performance analysis, stress analysis, and tolerance studies
• Conduct engineering validation testing, support DV and PV testing activities, interpret results, and implement design improvements
• Collaborate with industrial engineers, tooling engineers, manufacturing personnel, and suppliers in the development of production equipment and component tooling
• Develop and maintain project schedules and engineering deliverables for assigned program
• Prepare and deliver customer presentations related to new designs, product changes, and engineering updates
• Coordinate engineering activities across cross-functional teams to support program objectives
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and support the development of engineering best practices.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field
• 3 to 7 years of mechanical product development experience, preferably in the automotive industry
• Proficiency in Siemens NX 3D CAD software is required. Experience with CATIA V5 in addition to Siemens NX is preferred
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and high-volume injection molding
• Experience with DFMEA, DFM, and other engineering quality tools
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving methodologies
• Ability to interpret simulation results such as FEA, illumination, and thermal analyses
• Proficiency in engineering calculations including tolerance stack-ups, free body diagrams, and stress/force analysis
• Ability to support testing activities, troubleshoot issues, and analyze results
• Demonstrated ability to independently manage engineering tasks and lead assigned projects
• Experience working effectively within cross-functional teams
• Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
• Ability to build effective working relationships with peers, suppliers, customers, and project team members
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to understand and execute detailed instructions in a fast-paced environment.

Travel:

• Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed required (~10%)

Core Values We Admire:

• Integrity – We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
• Flexibility – You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
• Partnership – You’re the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
• Innovation – You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
• Pursuit of excellence – You strive to be the best.

What We Offer:

• Innovative products and diverse customer base.
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
• Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
• Support and resources to continue learning and training.
• Onsite gym.
• Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success.