Mechanical Engineer

JVIS USA; Utica (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

JVIS USA in Michigan is seeking a Mechanical Engineer responsible for producing specifications, developing, and installing new or modified mechanical components or systems. Responsibilities include guiding designers from concept to launch, performing DFMEA/GD&T tasks, and coordinating with program teams to estimate engineering hours, while maintaining IATF/ISO compliance and driving continuous improvement.

The role requires robust experience with injection molding and tooling, and proficiency

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years of experience in injection molding and tooling/manufacturing.
• Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory.
• Plant launch experience with interior molded components.
• Working knowledge of Teamcenter and Catia is an advantage.
• Automotive experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design concepts through program launch.
• Direct designers, develop DVPs and DFMEAs.
• Assist with GD&T and Gage Plans.
• Perform initial and ongoing design reviews.
• Deliver documentation with critical analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to estimate engineering hours.
• Measure the performance of mechanical components.
• Produce and validate designs and test procedures.
• Provide technical support to peers, other departments and customers.
• Maintain and modify equipment for safety and reliability.
• Engage in continuous improvement.
• Perform design for manufacturing and tooling reviews.
• Feasibility reviews for injection molding tooling.
• Outline issues and countermeasures for mold/design problems.
• Maintain compliance with IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001.

Skills

Injection molding

Design for manufacturing

Tooling design

DFMEA

GD&T

Gage plans

Teamcenter

Catia

Product launch

Communication

Automotive experience

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Teamcenter

Catia

Job description

SUMMARY

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible to produce specifications for design, develop, and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Must be able to complete the project from design concept through program launch
• Must be able to provide direction to designers, develop DVP’s and DFMEA’s
• Assist in GD&T and Gage Plans
• Perform initial and ongoing design reviews.
• Deliver documentation offering a critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors.
• Collaborate with Program Managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of internal projects.
• Measure the performance of mechanical components.
• Produce and implement designs and test procedures
• Provide technical support to peers, other departments and customers as needed
• Maintain and modify equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable, and efficient.
• Engage in continuous improvement opportunities as required.
• Perform design for manufacturing, design for tooling reviews for new component designs.
• Perform injection molding feasibility reviews to ensure design is tooling feasible
• Must have injection molding and assembly designs experience to be able to outline issues and fix countermeasures
• Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001

Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION And/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required. Over ten years of engineering experience in injection molding, design for tooling/manufacturing. Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory. Must have plant launch experience with interior molded components such as hard trim, wrapped trim, plated and painted molded components. Working Knowledge of Teamcenter and Catia are an advantage. Excellent prioritization and project development skills along with effective technical skills, problem solving skills, verbal and written communication skills. Automotive experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.