Mechanical Hardware Engineer

Jobtailor; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor seeks an experienced design engineer to lead a team focused on enclosures for electronic devices and automotive control modules. You will drive CAD modeling, 3D design, and integration with manufacturing processes.

The role requires leadership of multiple automotive projects, timely delivery, and collaboration with customers to align engineering solutions with requirements.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience as a design engineer.
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics; MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design team on enclosure development for devices containing electronics.
• Plan and manage activities for advanced development of ADAS and other automotive control modules.
• Benchmark and optimize architectures.
• Track project deliverables and ensure on-time completion.
• Directly manage junior engineers and their workstreams.
• Work closely with key customers to meet their requirements.

Skills

7+ years design experience

3D CAD modeling/2D drafting

SolidWorks

FEA/CFD understanding

DFMEA/PPAP knowledge

Project leadership

Enclosures for electronics

Manufacturing techniques knowledge

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics

MS preferred

Tools

SolidWorks

3D CAD software

Job description

• Work as lead member of a design team
• Responsible for the design and implementation of enclosures that contain electronics for various devices
• Plan and manage activities for advanced development of ADAS and other automotive control modules
• Benchmarking and design optimization of architectures
• Ensure goals and objectives are accomplished within a prescribed time frame
• Work closely with key customers
• Track project deliverables and ensure on-time completion
• Directly manage junior engineers and their workstreams

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a design engineer
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Mechatronics, MS preferred
• 3D CAD - 3D modeling/Assembly and 2D drafting skills required
• SolidWorks is preferred
• Understanding of FEA and CFD
• Familiarity with standard automotive procedures (DFMEA, PPAP, Design Reviews, etc.)
• Demonstrated ability to maintain project timing and track deliverables to completion
• Demonstratable mastery of the engineering problem solving methodology
• Experience leading multiple automotive projects
• Working electrical knowledge
• Working knowledge of various manufacturing techniques (Stamping, High Pressure Die Cast, Injection Molding, Surface/Heat treatments, etc.)

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in design engineering with a focus on automotive control modules, utilizing 3D CAD tools like SolidWorks for modeling and drafting. Proven ability to lead projects, manage teams, and ensure timely delivery of engineering solutions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 7+ Years Experience As A Design Engineer
• Bachelor Of Science In Mechanical Engineering Or Mechatronics
• 3D CAD - 3D Modeling/Assembly And 2D Drafting Skills
• SolidWorks
• Understanding Of FEA And CFD

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Design And Implementation Of Enclosures
• Benchmarking And Design Optimization
• Project Timing And Deliverable Tracking
• Engineering Problem Solving Methodology
• Working Electrical Knowledge
• Manufacturing Techniques
• DFMEA
• PPAP
• Design Reviews

Soft Skills

• Team Leadership
• Customer Collaboration
• Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Control Modules
• ADAS
• FEA
• CFD

Tools & Technologies

• SolidWorks
• 3D CAD