Product Engineer

LER TechForce; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K with company match

Disability and life insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Employee discounts

Industry-leading projects

Job summary

LER TechForce is seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Technical Professional II for onsite work in Auburn Hills, MI. You will design and validate air intake systems for ICE and hybrid vehicles, coordinate CAD/CAE, prototyping and testing, and document results.

Occasional supplier coordination, on-site plant support, and DFMEA/DVP&R activities are expected. The role requires ABET-accredited engineering degree, strong communication, travel readiness, and ability to work in remote or hybrid environments

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to lead and manage suppliers.
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally (US/Canada/Mexico).
• Working knowledge of air intake systems and components.
• Proactive communication with teammates and stakeholders.
• Ability to operate effectively in remote or hybrid environments.
• General CAD knowledge; spreadsheets and presentations.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and validate air intake systems for ICE and hybrid vehicles.
• Coordinate CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and testing, plus document activities.
• Support sourcing activities and track supplier progress to milestones.
• Provide onsite support at engine/vehicle assembly plants as needed.
• Contribute to DFMEA and DVP&R to minimize risk and cost.
• Support quality concerns, process changes and cost reduction after launch.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Supplier management

CAD design

DFMEA / DVP&R

Multi-tasking

Remote/hybrid work awareness

Spreadsheets

Proactive communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

UG/NX CAD

Job description

Mechanical Engineer - Technical Professional II | Auburn Hills, MI

We are seeking a Mechanical Engineer - Technical Professional II to support our client onsite in Auburn Hills, MI.

WHO WE ARE

LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.

With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.

Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

Design, develop and validate air intake systems for internal combustion engine and hybrid electrified vehicles. Components include various types of low-pressure clean and dirty side ducts, air cleaners, make-up air hoses, and other related items including resonators, air filters, and brackets. High pressure charge ducts may also be included.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

Candidate will be responsible for a set of air intake systems potentially in any/all stages of development. This includes early packaging, design and execution of components to meet air intake system, engine, and vehicle level functional objectives. Activities include coordinating CAD design, CAE, prototyping, and physical testing - as well as the documentation of those activities. Depending on program assignments, engineer may be required to support sourcing activities and/or once a supplier is sourced, coordinate and track supplier progress to ensure part maturity and milestones are met and aligned to best practice designs and methodologies including Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) and Design Validation Plans (DVP&R) to minimize risk. The engineer is also expected to provide occasional onsite support at applicable engine and/or vehicle assembly plants. Other responsibilities include: supporting quality concerns, process change validation, and technical cost reduction (value optimization) activities after vehicle launch.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology) accredited program.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.
• Must be able to manage multiple concurrent activities.
• Some domestic and international travel (generally between the United States, Canada, and Mexico) to Supplier and Corporate vehicle or engine assembly plants, proving grounds, and/or technical centers.
• Working knowledge of air intake systems and components.
• Ability to proactively communicate with others - including teammates, stakeholders and supervisor.
• Ability to effectively operate independently in a remote or hybrid office/remote workplace.
• General knowledge of CAD design.
• General knowledge of spreadsheets and building presentations.
• Ability to create and apply component and system DFMEAs and DVP&Rs.

Preferred:

• 5 years or more experience with air intake systems or related engine and vehicle level testing (NVH, Rise-Over Ambient, Water-fording, etc.).
• Experience with plastics manufacturing processes and tool design - especially injection and blow-molding technologies.
• Knowledge of Our Client's systems and processes.
• Green belt or equivalent experience in DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) proactive and/or reactive quality tools.
• Familiarity with powertrain software and controls.
• Working knowledge of UG/NX CAD systems.

WHAT YOU'LL GET

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Opportunity to work on industry leading projects