Vehicle Design Engineer — SolidWorks Specialist

Havis; Warminster Township (Bucks County); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Havis is seeking a Design Engineer in Warminster, PA to lead end-to-end mechanical design of vehicle-related products using SolidWorks. You will develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and support prototypes through production, with periodic travel to Michigan for measurements and installations.

The role requires 5–10 years of design engineering experience, strong GD&T and manufacturability knowledge, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited school.
• 5–10 years of progressive design engineering experience using solid-modeling CAD; SolidWorks preferred.
• Working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance analysis, DFM, and DFA.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment with limited supervision.
• Experience with sheet-metal fabrication, forming, and stamping; machining, milling, and turning; plastic injection molding and metal die casting.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop 3D models of components and assemblies in SolidWorks, translating product requirements into robust mechanical designs that address function, structural performance, manufacturability, serviceability, and ease of assembly.
• Prepare complete component and assembly drawings, including dimensions, tolerances, materials, finishes, notes, and revision information, for release to suppliers and internal manufacturing teams.
• Develop and maintain accurate bills of materials (BOMs), part lists, and associated engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support prototype and production builds through hands‑on assembly, fit checks, troubleshooting, design adjustments, and clear communication of findings to project stakeholders.
• Remove vehicle trim and install products as needed to evaluate packaging, fit, function, accessibility, and installation requirements while following established safety and workmanship standards.
• Operate a portable 3D scanning arm within vehicle interiors to capture accurate dimensional data; process and apply scan data to support design development and verification.
• Travel occasionally, approximately three trips per year, primarily to Michigan, to support vehicle measurements, installations, validation activities, supplier coordination, or production needs.
• Provide timely technical support to Engineering, Validation, Purchasing, Quality, Production, and suppliers by clarifying design intent and resolving product or manufacturing issues.
• Perform tolerance stack‑ups and structural evaluations to verify that designs meet requirements; apply finite element analysis (FEA) knowledge when appropriate.
• Use data‑driven problem‑solving and root‑cause analysis methods to investigate failures, document conclusions, recommend corrective actions, and confirm effectiveness.
• Support engineering process improvements and company technical initiatives, including document control, design reviews, standardization, and ISO compliance activities.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Mechanical design

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D scanning arm

FEA software

PLM

Job description

Havis is seeking a Design Engineer in Warminster, PA to lead end-to-end mechanical design of vehicle-related products using SolidWorks. You will develop 3D models, drawings, BOMs, and support prototypes through production, with periodic travel to Michigan for measurements and installations.

The role requires 5–10 years of design engineering experience, strong GD&T and manufacturability knowledge, and collaboration with multiple teams to deliver safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.