Systems Req. & Design Engineer II

Lear Corporation; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Lear Corporation in Michigan (Southfield) seeks a mechanical design engineer to develop designs from direction supplied by program management and external Lear engineers. Proficiency in SolidWorks is required to meet customer specifications and company quotes.

The role involves collaboration with project managers, controls engineers, manufacturing teams, and customers to create drawings, assemble packages, and ensure adherence to drafting standards. Occasional travel up to 20% may be needed.

Qualifications

• Three years' experience in a design role at an automation/machine shop.
• Experience in drawing creation for assemblies with dimensions and tolerances.
• Ability to travel up to 20% to customer sites.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and complete projects.
• Provides machine, mechanism, and tooling design along with drawing creation while under minimal technical supervision.
• Prepares drawing packages for manufacture and assembly, ensuring they are complete and accurate, meeting all customer drawing requirements as well as proper drafting standards.
• Collaborates with shop members prior to and during the build.
• Deliberates with Controls engineers to design for integration and select pneumatic components.
• Develop mechanical designs to solve production plant issues.
• Uses SolidWorks to develop equipment, machine, mechanism, or tooling designs that meet customer specifications and the company quote.
• Knowledgeable in standards, processes, and best practices and able to use them to complete duties.
• Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supports legacy mechanical designs.
• Shares design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the company.
• Mentors less experienced design staff and assists in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects.

Skills

SolidWorks

Mechanical design

Drafting

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

NATURE OF WORK: This position encompasses all areas of mechanical design engineering— including structural design, component design, mechanisms, and tooling. This position works with the Program Manager and Engineering departments to complete designs. Develop designs from direction supplied by Novi program management and external Lear engineers.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with Project Managers, Controls Engineers, the manufacturing team, and customers to develop systems and complete projects.
• Provides machine, mechanism, and tooling design along with drawing creation while under minimal technical supervision.
• Prepares drawing packages for manufacture and assembly, ensuring they are complete and accurate, meeting all customer drawing requirements as well as proper drafting standards.
• Collaborates with shop members prior to and during the build.
• Deliberates with Controls engineers to design for integration and select pneumatic components.
• Develop mechanical designs to solve production plant issues.
• Uses SolidWorks to develop equipment, machine, mechanism, or tooling designs that meet customer specifications and the company quote.
• Knowledgeable in standards, processes, and best practices and able to use them to complete duties.
• Develop predictive maintenance indicators to increase reliability and reduce downtime.
• Supports legacy mechanical designs.
• Shares design methodologies, productivity tools, standards, processes, and legacy information for increased knowledge and experience within the company.
• Mentors less experienced design staff and assists in the development of concepts and design methodologies for projects.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.

Experience Requirements

• Three years' experience in a design role at an automation/machine build shop.
• Knowledge and experience with raw materials, fabrication processes, and other techniques for maximizing the fabrication efficiency of equipment through the shop.
• Experienced in drawing creation for assemblies and details to include all dimensions, tolerances, and documentation to allow the manufacture and assembly of designs that meet specified requirements.
• Motivated to initiate and implement tasks, strategies, and techniques in a goal-oriented manner to increase productivity and profitability.
• Technically creative with an understanding of mechanical functions to provide solutions in a robust and economical manner.
• Capable of evaluating quotations, specifications, and documentation to discern functional requirements, identify missing information, and define tasks for mechanical designs.
• Organized and flexible in work functions allowing for dedicated, multitasking, and task-interrupted duties.
• Analytical and decisive to define, evaluate and solve problems in an organized process.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal with competency in computer and Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to collaborate in team environments while maintaining individual duties effectively.
• Communication across cross functional groups.
• Communication with suppliers to aid in design decisions.
• Committed to integrity, ethical, and economical practices.
• Ability to travel 20% to customer sites to capture design info or assist installation.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Lear Corporation is committed to fair, merit‑based employment practices and equal opportunity. We provide reasonable accommodations in accordance with applicable law. For assistance during the application process, contact your recruiter directly.

Applicants must submit their resume for consideration using our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications received, only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the country where the position is located. Unsolicited resumes from search firms, employment agencies, or similar will not be paid a fee and will become the property of Lear Corporation.