Safety Product Design Engineer - Automotive & Pyrotechnics

Daicel Safety Systems America, LLC; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Daicel Safety Systems America, LLC in Mesa, AZ seeks a Project Design Engineer to design, develop, and evaluate safety products. You will work with customers and suppliers internationally, drive test programs, and manage design documentation to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.

The role requires a BS in mechanical fields and 1–5 years of design experience in high-volume environments, with familiarity in Six Sigma methodologies and ballistic analysis as a plus.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• 1–5 years in design of small mechanisms for high-volume manufacturing.
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methods and structured problem solving.
• Experience with pyrotechnics or automotive safety devices is a plus.
• Ability to communicate with customers, suppliers, and at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Conceptualize new or improved designs based on input, cost targets, and manufacturability needs.
• Create and manage design documentation.
• Collaborate with internal/external customers to develop optimal designs.
• Design and manage test programs and prepare test reports.
• Support product design through production and post-production.

Skills

SolidWorks

CATIA

Six Sigma

DOEs

FMEA

Ballistic analysis

Communication

Project management

Education

BA/BS in Mechanical Engineering

Chemistry/Chemical Engineering/Physics

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Daicel Safety Systems America, LLC in Mesa, AZ seeks a Project Design Engineer to design, develop, and evaluate safety products. You will work with customers and suppliers internationally, drive test programs, and manage design documentation to ensure manufacturability and cost targets.

The role requires a BS in mechanical fields and 1–5 years of design experience in high-volume environments, with familiarity in Six Sigma methodologies and ballistic analysis as a plus.