Design Engineer

About the role

This Design Engineer is responsible for product development and design with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturability. The successful candidate will be part of a cross-functional team that designs, tests, and reviews new drivetrain components for the automotive aftermarket. The Design Engineer will participate in continuous improvement of products and processes as well as activities focused on our business priorities of safety, quality, and delivery (timeliness).

Responsibilities

• Participates in a cross-functional team that designs, tests, and reviews new products to ensure they meet the requirements of both the Business Case and Development Plan.
• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs that can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Provides technical information concerning design, manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long-range manufacturing planning.
• Independently determines and selects proper materials, heat treatments, coatings, tolerances, and dimensioning requirements for design and manufacturing processes of product.
• Has basic understanding and knowledge in the use of Quality Assurance inspection equipment and reading of data and reports.
• Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.
• Performs or directs preparation of product design layouts and detailed drawing specifications. Will also perform CAD activities and ensure drawing specifications are complete and in accordance with Sonnax engineering standards.
• Interprets and creates detailed prints and engineering drawings.
• Compiles and analyzes design, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified products.
• Analyzes test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Confers with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
• Applies methods and processes used to manufacture precision metal parts.
• Operates required machinery and equipment in a safe manner. Follows established safety rules and tool and instrument control procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science (METBS) or Bachelor of Science in Electromechanical Engineering (BSEME).
• 1-3 years related work experience or internships.
• Proficiency in 3D SolidWorks and PDMWorks.
• Experience in Product Life Cycle Management System.
• Proficiency in MS Office suite with emphasis on Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT).

Skills

• Knowledge or experience with gear and spline design, aluminum die castings, steel and aluminum forgings, formed metal stamping, plastic molded components, CNC machined components, and other manufacturing processes are valued.
• Knowledge of the mechanical properties of materials and processes such as heat treatment, cryogenic treatment, and the effects on strength and durability are a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive technology related to the drivetrain is helpful.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems ISO9001 and continuous improvement is helpful.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, attention to detail, problem-solving ability.
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment.

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Ability to wear required PPE for lab area, including safety shoes and eye protection.

Pay

$69,088.00 - $103,632.00

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, and 401k matching.