Senior Mechanical Engineer

Akkodis; Northville (MI); Hybrid; USD 76,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer for a hybrid role focusing on automotive display integration, including cockpit electronics such as In-Vehicle Infotainment, cluster, and central information displays. The engineer will design mechanical systems that meet customer specs and industry standards.

The role requires experience with packaging of automotive display products, CAD/PLM proficiency, and ownership of BoM.

Qualifications

• Minimum 7 years in a mechanical engineering role in an OEM or Tier-1 automotive industry.
• Experience in packaging automotive display products or similar.
• Experience / exposure to CAD & PLM software (Teamcenter, CATIA, NX or similar)

Responsibilities

• Develops mechanical product designs for automotive displays integrated into instrument panels or seat backs.
• Owns BoM during development and for changes.
• Provides GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis; approves 3D & 2D drawings.
• Supports DFMEA creation and upkeep.
• Coordinates prototype and 3D printed parts for development and debugging.
• Travel to customer engineering centers and manufacturing sites as needed during product launch.

Skills

FEA results interpretation

IATF/TS16949 knowledge

MS Word/Excel/PowerPoint

Fast-paced work aptitude

Strong communication

Organizational skills

Ambiguity management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Postgraduate education is a plus

Tools

CATIA

NX

Teamcenter

PLM software

Job description

Position: Senior Mechanical Engineer - Hybrid (Automotive Display Integration)

Duration: 12 Months - Contract

Payrate Range: $55- $65/hour on W2; (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Work Schedule: Hybrid (Mon & Fri remote, Tuesday – Thursday onsite)

Job Description

Summary

• The Senior Mechanical Engineer is responsible for the development of cockpit electronics, such as In-Vehicle Infotainment, cluster and central information displays and interior monitoring products.
• Develops Mechanical product design (automotive Displays which are integrated to Instrument Panel or a Seat back) that are feasible to produce, while meeting the customer specifications & relevant industry standards / regulations
• Has prior experience in automotive Cluster Display and/or Center stack Display
• Selects materials & performs engineering calculations for mass, strength and required mechanical performance targets
• Has knowledge of design standards for Head impact
• Has knowledge of Cover Lens design using plastic or glass & exposure to coatings applied on the Cover Lens (AR/AG/ AFP/ HC)
• Brings technical know-how on automotive interior packaging and fits & finish
• Has expertise of Packaging of PCBs and exposure to Thermal management
• Owner of the Bill of Material (BoM) during development and for changes
• Provides GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis; Approves 3D & 2D
• Supports DFMEA creation and upkeeping
• Shares information for Thermal simulation & other NVH related FEA studies
• Has knowledge of “Class A” surface Appearance Approval process
• Create product definition that will meet or exceed program QCD targets
• Selects appropriate manufacturing processes such as injection molding, stamping, casting, optical bonding, ultrasonic welding etc.
• Coordinate with suppliers on manufacturing feasibility and tooling
• Supports DV and PV test execution and propose design changes needed
• Coordinate prototype and/or 3D printed parts to assist in development of products and the debugging & resolving of issues
• Proactively solve mechanical problems, design issues, and specification discrepancies with the customers, suppliers, and internal teams
• Travel to customer engineering centers (local) and manufacturing sites as needed during the product launch
• Support Program Development Lead on assigned engineering milestone deliverables as tracked in Promise (Program Management System)
• Participate to RFI/RFQ process by providing the BOM and initial package concept.
• Commitment to the highest ethical standards and willingness to adhere to Company Code of Ethics and Code of Management

Skills and competencies:

• Familiarity in understanding the mechanical, thermal, stress, and other FEA simulation results and interpretation
• Familiarity with FMVSS, IATF/TS16949 and ISO/IEC requirements
• Competent using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Manages ambiguity, manages complexity, customer focus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• Formal post graduate education is a plus

Experience:

• Minimum 7 years of mechanical engineering role in an OEM or Tier-1 automotive industry
• Experience in Packaging of Automotive Display products or similar
• Experience / exposure to CAD & PLM software (Teamcenter, CATIA, NX or similar)

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.

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