Mechanical Engineer | Prototype Engineering

Our Next Energy Inc | ONE; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Our Next Energy Inc | ONE in Novi, MI is seeking a mechanical engineer to lead component development from concept through prototype and into production readiness.

You will design with 3D CAD, apply GD&T and DFMA, collaborate with suppliers, evaluate designs analytically, and support fast-paced product development for advanced energy-storage systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline.
• 3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering, product development, or component design experience.
• Experience developing mechanical components from concept through prototype and production readiness.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and engineering drawings.
• Working knowledge of GD&T.
• DFMA principles applied to design.
• Ability to evaluate designs using analytical, numerical, or empirical methods.
• Experience supporting fabrication, assembly, prototype build, testing and debugging.
• Knowledge of DFMEA and risk mitigation processes.
• Translate technical requirements into practical component and system designs.
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and technical communication skills.
• Able to work in a fast-paced product-development environment with changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead component development mechanical fabrication, assembly, and debug activities.
• Identify areas of risk and prototype to mitigate.
• Engage with component suppliers to specify and obtain quotes.
• Perform 3D design and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies.
• Perform DFMA and manufacturing analyses.
• Optimize designs via analytical, numerical, and empirical assessments.
• Conduct self-guided R&D around novel pack structures and mechanical design.
• Learn new skills such as fabrication tools in the lab.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

3D CAD modeling

GD&T

DFMA

DFMEA

Analytical methods

Problem-solving

Engineering communication

Fast-paced environment

3+ years experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related discipline

Tools

3D CAD software

FEA software

Job description

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Locations

Showing 1 location

Novi, MI 48377, USA

• On-site
• Full-Time
• Requisition #: MECHA001436

Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Component development mechanical fabrication, assembly, and debug activities to ensure successful delivery
• Identifyareas of risk and work quickly to prototype and mitigate
• Engage with component suppliers to specify and acquire quotes
• Perform 3D design and GD&T drawings of complex parts and assemblies
• Performs Design for manufacturing analysis (DFM)
• Optimizedesigns via analytical, numerical, and/or empirical assessments
• Perform self-guided R&D around novel pack structures and mechanical design
• Willingness to learn new skills such as using fabrication tools in lab
• Perform any additional duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline
• 3+ years of relevant mechanical engineering, product development, or component design experience
• Demonstrated experience developing mechanical components and assemblies from concept through prototype, validation, and production readiness
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling and the creation and interpretation of engineering drawings
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience applying Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFMA) principles
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate mechanical designs using analytical, numerical, and/or empirical methods
• Experience supporting mechanical fabrication, assembly, prototype build, troubleshooting, and design-debug activities
• Working knowledge of DFMEA and engineering risk-identification and mitigation processes
• Ability to interpret technical requirements and translate them into practical component and system designs
• Strong problem-solving, analytical, organizational, and technical communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced product-development environment with changing priorities and aggressive technical, cost, weight, and schedule targets

Preferred

• Experience within the automotive, electric vehicle, battery, energy-storage, aerospace, or other highly engineered product-development environment
• Experience designing battery packs, battery enclosures, structural battery components, or similar mechanical systems
• Knowledge of structural mechanics, fatigue, durability, vibration, thermal expansion, and material behavior
• Experience with finite element analysis (FEA), structural simulation, or other computer-aided engineering tools
• Experience selecting materials and manufacturing processes for lightweight, high-performance mechanical components
• Experience working directly with component suppliers, including development of technical specifications, RFQs, design reviews, and prototype sourcing
• Experience supporting products through prototype builds, design validation, manufacturing launch, and start of production
• Familiarity with automotive product-development processes and applicable engineering standards
• Experience working in an R&D, advanced engineering, or technology-integration environment

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS AND EEO

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.

An individual must be able to perform the essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Our Next Energy Inc. (ONE) is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to disability or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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