Product Development Engineer #26915

Blue Chip Talent; Detroit (MI); Ibrido; USD 70.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive technology organization, seeks a Product Development Engineer in Detroit, MI for a long-term contract with potential for direct hire. You will design, develop, and validate complex mechanical assemblies for automotive lighting, integrating mechanical, electrical, and optical components.

The ideal candidate has hands-on product development experience, strong 3D CAD capabilities, and can troubleshoot designs from concept through prototype

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Optical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience with mechanical product design and development of complex assemblies.
• Strong 3D CAD capabilities for modeling and drawings.
• Knowledge of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Experience prototyping, testing, troubleshooting, and design validation.

Mansioni

• Design, develop, and refine complex mechanical assemblies for automotive lighting and electromechanical applications.
• Create, review, and modify 3D CAD models, drawings, and layouts.
• Evaluate component fit, tolerances, and overall assembly functionality.
• Develop, assemble, test prototypes to validate designs and identify issues.
• Collaborate with electrical and optical engineers to integrate PCBs, lenses, heat sinks, and components.
• Troubleshoot mechanical design challenges and implement changes to improve reliability and manufacturability.
• Support new product development from concept through prototype validation.
• Review specifications and test results to ensure performance targets are met.

Conoscenze

3D CAD

Prototype testing

Electromechanical design

GD&T

DFM/ DFA

Formazione

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Strumenti

CATIA V5

Descrizione del lavoro

Blue Chip Talent, in partnership with an automotive technology organization, is seeking a skilled Product Development Engineer in Detroit, MI, for a long-term contract opportunity with potential for direct hire. This role focuses on the design, development, and validation of complex mechanical assemblies for advanced automotive lighting applications, including integrating mechanical, electrical, and optical components. The ideal candidate brings hands- on product development experience, strong 3D CAD capabilities, and the ability to troubleshoot mechanical designs from concept through prototype testing.

Location:

Detroit, MI (Hybrid)

Job Duties:

• Design, develop, and refine complex mechanical assemblies for automotive lighting and electromechanical applications


• Create, review, and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and component packaging layouts


• Evaluate component fit, tight tolerances, mechanical integration, and overall assembly functionality


• Develop, assemble, modify, and test prototypes to validate product designs and identify mechanical issues


• Collaborate with electrical and optical engineers to integrate PCBs, lenses, heat sinks, and other components into mechanical assemblies


• Troubleshoot mechanical design challenges and implement engineering changes to improve functionality, reliability, and manufacturability


• Support new product development activities from initial concept through prototype validation and design refinement


• Review engineering specifications, test results, and design requirements to ensure product performance meets established targets

Skills & Experience

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Optical Engineering, or an equivalent technical degree


• Experience with mechanical product design and development, including complex, multi-component assemblies


• Proficiency with 3D CAD software for mechanical modeling, design modifications, and engineering drawing reviews


• Knowledge of mechanical component packaging, tolerance management, and assembly fit/function


• Hands- on experience with prototype development, assembly, testing, troubleshooting, or design validation


• Experience identifying and resolving mechanical design issues through engineering analysis and design modifications


• Experience with CATIA V5 for 3D mechanical design and assembly development


• Automotive product development experience, particularly exterior lighting, headlamps, or projector modules


• Experience developing electromechanical assemblies incorporating PCBs, LEDs, lenses, heat sinks, or optical components


• Knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) and tolerance stack-up analysis


• Experience with Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA)


• Familiarity with automotive development processes, including APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, and DVP&R


• Experience developing products from initial concept through prototype testing and validation

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.