Senior Mechanical Engineer

Direct Staffing Inc; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer specializing in automotive electronics. The role involves developing the design and testing of electronic modules with a focus on advanced automotive product development. Candidates should possess a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering and have at least 8 years of relevant experience. This position offers opportunities for leadership in a dynamic engineering environment.

Qualifications

• 8+ years relevant experience in automotive component development.
• Comprehensive knowledge in structural and thermal design methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop mechanical hardware compliant with GPEP.
• Verify mechanical requirements through testing.
• Lead planning and coordination of mechanical activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Development and testing

Troubleshooting

Problem-solving (8D)

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s in Mechanical Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Our goal at Vier Diamond Staffing is to help put the right person in the right job. We offer premium career opportunities for the prime candidates. Our adjective is to successfully recruit, evaluate and acquire the top talent. We continue to strive to be the staffing firm of choice for some of the nation's largest Engineering, Technology and Fortune 500 Companies that utilize our technical recruiting services for their recruitment needs.

Job Description

Job Description:

This position will develop the structural, thermal, packaging and component layout of electronic modules. This responsibility will include design, analysis and testing to optimize the electronic module design. The focus of the position will be the environmental sealing of electronic modules. This will include dispensed sealants, laser/vibration welding and fixed gasket designs. This position requires a technical person strong in automotive product development from concept through high-volume production launch with experience in plastics, aluminum castings and stampings.Major Responsibilities

• Development of core and/or application specific mechanical requirements for automotive electronics.
• Develop mechanical hardware in compliance with Global Product Engineering Process (GPEP).
• Verify mechanical requirements at component and assembly level testing.
• Support rest of the functional disciplines with all aspects related to mechanical hardware.Perform complex work assignments requiring independent problem solving and decision making, requiring strong mechanical technical competency
• Work assignments primarily involve senior/advanced level work and may mentor other mechanical engineers.
• Lead the planning, scheduling, monitoring and reporting of all mechanical related activities for various projects
• Coordination of integration of core mechanical components into an application specific mechanical design

Skills and Competencies

Specialist Knowledge:

• Comprehensive knowledge in mechanical design, development and testing of automotive electronic assemblies.
• Comprehensive knowledge of structural and thermal design methodologies.
• Knowledge in mechanical analysis techniques (first order through CAE).
• Knowledge in mechanical product development process.

Methodological Knowledge:

• Comprehensive working knowledge in structured engineering approach
• Working knowledge in development of reusable mechanical hardware in automotive environment.
• Troubleshooting and debugging skills
• Knowledge of structured problem solving (8D) methods and/or techniques
• Knowledge of mechanical design, simulation and testing techniques.

Qualifications

Knowledge and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent (Master’s preferred)

Work Experience

8+ years’ relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities (listed above) in serial development. Automotive component development (mandatory).

Additional Information

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