Mechanical Engineer #26952

Blue Chip Talent; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Blue Chip Talent is partnered with an automotive manufacturing organization seeking a Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer focused on Vehicle Routing and Layout. You will develop routing layouts for vehicle components, optimize cable routing and retention, and support manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.

Responsibilities include CAD layout development, design validation for low-voltage battery circuits, and collaboration with Manufacturing, Process, and Design Engineering teams to

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level engineering degree required with focus on mechanical/manufacturing disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of related experience in mechanical or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or vehicle assembly involving routing, packaging, or installation processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD layouts for vehicle component routing, packaging, and assembly integration.
• Design and validate low-voltage battery cable routing, power distribution layouts, and clipping/retention strategies.
• Evaluate routing requirements for clearances, bend radius, thermal exposure, vibration, abrasion protection, and service accessibility.
• Support routing and retention planning for electrical harnesses, coolant lines, hoses, and other vehicle components.
• Identify and resolve component interference, installation challenges, and manufacturing feasibility issues.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Design Engineering teams to implement routing improvements and engineering changes.
• Support prototype builds, production readiness activities, and troubleshooting to ensure assembly feasibility.
• Maintain engineering drawings, routing documentation, technical issue logs, and manufacturing work instructions.

Skills

Routing/layout design

2D CAD (AutoCAD)

3D CAD modeling

Electrical harness routing

Manufacturing feasibility

Prototype builds support

Cross-functional collaboration

PFMEA support

Vehicle assembly knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

Job description

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive manufacturing organization, is seeking a skilled Mechanical Manufacturing Engineer – Vehicle Routing & Layout. This role is responsible for developing and validating vehicle component routing layouts, designing cable clipping and retention solutions, and supporting manufacturing feasibility and production readiness.

Job Duties

• Develop and maintain 2D and 3D CAD layouts for vehicle component routing, packaging, and assembly integration
• Design and validate low-voltage battery cable routing, power distribution layouts, and clipping and retention strategies
• Evaluate routing requirements for component clearances, bend radius, thermal exposure, vibration, abrasion protection, and service accessibility
• Support routing and retention planning for electrical harnesses, coolant lines, hoses, and other vehicle components
• Identify and resolve component interference, installation challenges, and manufacturing feasibility issues
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Process, and Design Engineering teams to implement routing improvements and engineering changes
• Support prototype builds, production readiness activities, and manufacturing troubleshooting to ensure assembly feasibility
• Maintain engineering drawings, routing documentation, technical issue logs, and manufacturing work instructions

Skills & Experience

Required

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering
• Minimum 3 years of relevant mechanical or manufacturing engineering experience
• Automotive manufacturing or vehicle assembly experience involving component routing, packaging, or installation processes
• Proficiency in AutoCAD for 2D layout development, engineering drawings, and technical markups
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling, component layout development, and design revisions
• Experience supporting prototype builds, manufacturing operations, or production launch activities
• Knowledge of component fitment, routing clearances, assembly accessibility, and manufacturing feasibility
• Experience coordinating technical engineering activities, resolving manufacturing issues, and maintaining engineering documentation
• Experience with Siemens NX or equivalent 3D CAD modeling software
• Knowledge of low-voltage battery cable routing and automotive power distribution systems
• Experience with electrical harness routing, cable protection, clipping, and retention methods
• Familiarity with cable bend radius, thermal protection, abrasion prevention, and component clearance requirements
• Experience with fluid system routing, including coolant lines, air lines, hoses, and tubing
• Knowledge of automotive assembly processes, installation sequencing, and manufacturing tooling
• Experience supporting Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) and manufacturing process improvements
• Experience with heavy-duty trucks, commercial vehicles, or complex vehicle assembly environments

About Blue Chip Talent

Blue Chip Talent is an award-winning and woman‑owned talent solutions provider based out of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. For over 30 years, we’ve specialized in IT, Engineering, and Professional Services staffing—now serving clients in 37 states and counting. We connect the market's elite talent with top employers, pairing exceptional white‑glove service with proven hiring results to drive innovation and fuel growth.

We offer industry‑leading benefits options and are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE) that values merit‑based recruitment centered around technical ability, skillset, and alignment with our employing partners.