Senior Mechanical Engineer - Phone as a Key

FORVIA HELLA; Northville (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work options

Health benefits

Competitive PTO

401K matching

Career development

Annual bonuses

Job summary

FORVIA HELLA in Northville, USA is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to drive the mechanical development of premium automotive key fobs and related modules. You will partner with internal and external stakeholders to deliver high-quality, durable designs and ensure OEM compliance.

The role emphasizes Class A surface work, integration of electronics, DfM principles, and collaboration with global teams across the supply chain. A strong background in CAD tools and automotive development is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years in automotive mechanical product development, preferably with fobs or premium components.
• Strong Class A surface design experience and premium visible components.
• Experience integrating electronics into mechanical designs (PCB packaging, EMC/ESD).
• Knowledge of injection molding, DfM, GD&T, FMEA, FEM, high-volume automation.
• Excellent CAD skills and fluent English; experience with OEMs and global teams.

Responsibilities

• Guide mechanical design and development of premium automotive key fobs, ensuring high-quality appearance, durability, and OEM compliance.
• Oversee Class A surface development and tolerance engineering for superior gaps and visual quality.
• Design and develop plastic, die-cast, and sheet-metal components applying DfM for high-volume production.
• Integrate electronics (PCBs, antennas, sensors, batteries) into compact housings with EMC/ESD reliability.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with customers, suppliers, and global teams; drive FMEA and ramp-up.

Education

Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering

Automotive Engineering

Mechatronics

Tools

CATIA

Siemens NX

Creo

SAP PLM

Job description

Location Northville, USA FORVIA HELLA is a listed international automotive supplier. As a company of the FORVIA Group, FORVIA HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and vehicle electronics and, with the Lifecycle Solutions Business Group, also covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special vehicles. With currently around 36,500 employees at over 125 locations, the Company is active worldwide and generated adjusted sales of €8.1 billion in fiscal year 2024.

YOUR TASKS

FORVIA - HELLA is seeking its next great Mechanical Engineer – Phone as a Key to join our growing body team. The primary function of this position will be to partner with internal and external stakeholder to foster the mechanical development portions of automotive prgrams. If chosen for this opportunity you will gain access to product engineering focused on the next generation body control functions.

About Us

FORVIA - HELLA is a listed, internationally positioned automotive supplier operating under the umbrella brand FORVIA. Within this factual group, HELLA stands for high-performance lighting technology and automotive electronics. At the same time, the Company covers a broad service and product portfolio for the spare parts and workshop business as well as for manufacturers of special-purpose vehicles with its Lifecycle Solutions business group. HELLA has around 36,000 employees at more than 125 locations worldwide and generated sales of €4.4 billion in the seven-month short fiscal year 2022.

Daily Responsibilities

• Guide the mechanical design and development of premium automotive key fobs, ensuring high-quality appearance, functionality, durability, and compliance with OEM requirements.
• Watch over Class A surface development and tolerance engineering, delivering superior gap & flush, visual quality, perceived value, and manufacturable designs.
• Design and develop plastic, die-cast, and sheet-metal components, applying Design for Manufacturing (DfM) principles to support high-volume, fully automated production.
• Integrate electronic components such as PCBs, antennas, sensors, and batteries into compact housings, ensuring mechanical robustness, functional reliability, and EMC/ESD compliance.
• Oversee the development of HMI systems and environmental protection solutions, including tact switches, button mechanisms, sealing concepts, and waterproof designs that meet durability and IP requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional development activities with customers, suppliers, and global engineering teams, production plant, driving FMEA, industrialization, ramp-up, and successful series production.

Your Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics, or a related technical field. Minimum
• 5+ years of experience in automotive mechanical product development, preferably involving key fobs, compact mechatronic devices, or premium interior components.
• Strong expertise in Class A surface design and premium visible components, with proven experience delivering high-quality appearance, aesthetics, haptics, and perceived customer value.
• Experience integrating electronics into mechanical designs, including PCB packaging, EMC/ESD considerations, and development of reliable mechatronic products.
• Advanced knowledge of manufacturing and product development processes, including injection molding, DfM, GD&T and Tolerance Stacks analysis, FMEA, FEM, and high-volume automated production.
• Excellent hands‑on experience in CAD tools (CATIA, Siemens NX, or Creo) and automotive development standards, combined with experience working with international OEMs, global teams, and fluent English communication skills. Experienced in SAP PLM or similar

Why Forvia Hella?

• Hybrid work schedules and flexible core hours
• Industry leading health benefits program
• Lucrative PTO policy
• Competitive 401K matching
• Extensive career and training opportunities
• Annual Bonuses
• On campus restaurant as well as employee water and coffee services
• Team and company wide events
• And much more!

FORVIA HELLA stands for the variety of all employees. Inclusion and diversity are firmly anchored in our company culture. We are continuously looking for new team players and welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethical and social background, age, religion, gender, disability, sexual orientation or identity.