Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

Project description

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of automotive components, with a focus on 3D modeling, surface design, mechanical part design, and product integration. The ideal candidate will have experience with CATIA V5, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical design principles, preferably within the automotive industry. The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to develop products that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications, technical requirements, and applicable engineering standards.
• Lead the 3D design and development of mechanical components and assemblies using CATIA V5, including Generative Shape Design (GSD) and Part Design.
• Develop and optimize plastic components, ensuring feasibility for injection molding and manufacturing.
• Create and validate 2D engineering drawings in accordance with applicable standards.
• Perform GD&T analysis according to ASME Y14.5 and conduct tolerance stack-up studies.
• Evaluate design feasibility considering assembly, tooling, manufacturing processes, finishing, and product integration.
• Perform or support structural, modal, and preliminary thermal analyses as required.
• Collaborate with optical, electronic, manufacturing, quality, and project teams to ensure product integration.
• Prepare technical justifications, design reviews, and engineering documentation.
• Identify technical risks, propose design solutions, and drive resolution of complex engineering issues.
• Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to the design team.
• Ensure deliverables meet customer expectations, quality standards, and project milestones.

SKILLS

Must have

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive industry.
• Advanced proficiency in CATIA V5, particularly Generative Shape Design (GSD) and Part Design for plastic components.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T in accordance with ASME Y14.5 and tolerance stack-up analysis.
• Ability to analyze technical requirements, solve engineering problems, and deliver design solutions within project timelines.
• Knowledge of plastic injection molding, mold design, assembly tolerances, and finishing processes such as metallization, aluminization, and coatings.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), including static and modal analysis.
• Basic understanding of thermal and optical analysis.
• Experience supporting product validation activities, including Design Validation (DV), Product Validation (PV), leak testing, vibration testing, and thermal cycling.
• Experience designing automotive lighting components.
• Familiarity with FMVSS and ECE automotive lighting requirements.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of mechanical integration with printed circuit boards (PCBs), LEDs, and related electronic components.