Mechanical Product Engineer

Bosch USA

Owatonna (MN)

On-site

USD 88,000 - 108,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision plans

HSA

Flexible spending accounts

401(K) with Bosch match

Wellness programs

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave / adoption assistance

Education expense reimbursement

Job summary

Bosch Mobility Aftermarket is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to lead design and development of plastic components for automotive applications. This role emphasizes advanced manufacturing processes, CAD tooling, and rigorous documentation within a global engineering team.

You will drive CAD models in SolidWorks/Creo, manage ERP-related data in SAP, and ensure on-time, on-spec delivery while applying GD&T, FMEA, and DFM principles.

Qualifications

BSME in mechanical engineering or equivalent required.
Strong CAD skills with SolidWorks or Creo and PDM experience.
Experience with GD&T, FMEA, and BOM management.
Familiarity with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or Baan).
Understanding of manufacturability (DfM) and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

Direct the design and development of plastic components using injection molding, thermal forming, and additive manufacturing.
Translate 2D designs into 3D CAD and verify manufacturability with mold flow analysis.
Develop tooling solutions meeting customer specs using GD&T, CAD, FMEA, and analysis.
Maintain CAD models and drawings in SolidWorks/Creo and Windchill.
Collaborate with global engineering teams to coordinate design initiatives.
Maintain project docs: design reviews, wiring diagrams, prints.
Manage ERP-based component creation in SAP and handle ECR processes.
Ensure on-time, on-spec delivery; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Mechanical design

CAD (SolidWorks/Creo)

PDM systems (Windchill)

ERP systems (SAP/Oracle)

GD&T & FMEA

DFM (design for manufacturability)

Documentation & specs

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME preferred)

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Windchill

SAP / Oracle / Baan (ERP)

Job description

Company Description

At Bosch Mobility Aftermarket, we believe in creating a work culture that embodies our core values of grow, enjoy, and inspire. Our Mobility Aftermarket division provides diagnostic and repair shop equipment, spare parts, and repair solutions for passenger cars and commercial vehicles worldwide. Our Automotive Service Solutions operations supply testing and repair-shop technology, diagnostic software, service training, and information services. Our OE Wiper operations has several plants globally serving the OE's with innovative wiper arms.

Company Description

As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to grow your skills and knowledge while working with cutting-edge technology. We want you to enjoy what you do and feel inspired to contribute your best to our customers and to the growth of our business. We believe that by cultivating a work environment that encourages personal and professional growth, enjoyment, and inspiration, we can achieve great things together.

Join us at Bosch Mobility Aftermarket and help us shape the future of mobility!

Job Description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position is fully accountable for designing and developing new products, redesigning existing products, overseeing the prototype delivery and testing of products to verify the form, fit, function and quality. The candidate will work closely with a cross functional team to deliver products on-time, on-spec, and on-budget. The candidate will assume full responsibility for all engineering documentation, specifications and required data for the assigned projects. To be successful, the candidate must be innovative, creative, comfortable working from a vision, and comfortable working in a fast-pace environment while handling multiple projects simultaneously.

Direct the design and development of plastic components utilizing advanced manufacturing processes including high and low pressure injection molding (standard, structural foam, gas assist), thermal forming, and additive manufacturing technologies.
Execute the conversion of two-dimensional industrial designs into three-dimensional plastic component designs, ensuring manufacturability through comprehensive mold flow analysis and shrink rate calculations.
Develop and design innovative products and tooling solutions that meet customer specifications with precision, employing rigorous engineering methodologies including geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), computer-aided design (CAD), failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA), and mathematical analysis.
Maintain and update mechanical CAD models and technical drawings utilizing SolidWorks/PDM or Creo/Windchill systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with established standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional global engineering teams to coordinate design initiatives, collect regional product data, and facilitate technical discussions regarding component design optimization.
Establish and maintain comprehensive project documentation, including design reviews, design specifications, wiring diagrams, and detailed technical prints.
Initiate component creation within the Bosch ERP system (SAP) and manage the Engineering Change Request (ECR) process as required.
Assume full responsibility for all engineering documentation, specifications, and required technical data for assigned projects, ensuring on-time, on-specification, and on-budget delivery.
Perform additional duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE & BACKGROUND:

Bachelor Degree Mechanical Engineering (BSME preferred)
3-5 years Mechanical Engineering experience
Proven design skills, utilizing knowledge of similar product, conceptual layouts, locating components, (FEA analysis where required) and 3-D solid modeling.
Proficiency with CAD (SolidWorks or Creo) and supporting PDM systems (ex. Windchill)
Other PC skills: Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, etc) and ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Baan, or similar)
Proven experience with Bill of Materials, ECO’s, Model shop orders, GD&T, FMEA’s
Understanding of manufacturing processes and proficient with DfM principles

Desired Competencies

2+ years minimum Plastic related design experience.
Proven ability to work effectively in a cross functional team environment.
Experience working with global/international teams also highly desirable.
Good oral and written communication skills with solid documentation skills
Proven ability to handle multiple projects keeping accurate documentation and records
Ability to work well with challenging individuals and customers
Creative Problem Solving – proven problem solving ability via design or process
Demonstrated ability to produce results and meet commitments
Ability/Desire to work in a fast-paced environment; Works with a sense of urgency
Not afraid to get their hands dirty - “hands on”

Additional Information

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability / veterans.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

The U.S. base salary range for this full-time position is $87,500 - $108,000. Within the range, individual pay is determined based on several factors, including, but not limited to, work experience and job knowledge, complexity of the role, job location, etc.

health, dental, and vision plans
health savings accounts (HSA)
flexible spending accounts
401(K) retirement & Bosch Defined Contribution plan with an attractive employer match
wellness programs
life insurance
short and long term disability insurance
paid time off
parental leave, adoption assistance
reimbursement of education expenses

Pay ranges included in the postings generally reflect base salary; certain positions may include bonus, commission, or additional benefits.

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