Mechanical Design Engineer

About the role

The Mechanical Design Engineer reviews project design requirements, provides input for potential additional requirements, develops and executes design ideas for the product, and reviews and justifies designs during preliminary and critical project design reviews. This position requires a full-time work week spent in the shop/office. The Mechanical Design Engineers report to the Design Engineer Manager.

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrate understanding of the function and purpose of vehicle sub-systems including, but not limited to: chassis, suspension, drive train, brakes, exterior and interior systems, payload capacity, electrical, HVAC, and fluid cooling systems
• Develop and manage vehicle components and assemblies in CAD using experience/knowledge to generate new design ideas
• Work with Project Managers to provide continual schedule updates towards the progress of the overall project
• Apply GD&T techniques and ASME Y14.5 practices in design work
• Perform modeling using PTC Creo 7.0 and understand relationships built throughout the model using "external copy geometry" through assembly skeletons
• Execute the design structure in the CAD system throughout the product's developmental lifecycle process
• Perform structural FEA or mathematical analyses of a design within capabilities; work with outside FEA partners to manage and support analysis efforts by providing necessary information so they can provide complete and thorough analysis summaries that confirm or direct modification of designs
• Provide guidance to the Project Manager on when FEA should be used to validate a design to allow for planning and budgeting of requested resources
• Work with the production team and vendor base to produce prototypes
• Support manufacturing in the development of prototypes to ensure required changes for manufacturing are reported and implemented back to the CAD system
• Maintain strong understanding of standard prototyping manufacturing methods
• Contribute to developing and maintaining thorough and complete BOMs and production of accurate drawings for use in manufacturing processes and configuration management
• Produce reports detailing analysis and design changes when necessary
• Develop a clear understanding of MSI's ERP system and how other departments function throughout the product life cycle

Qualifications

• Minimum of a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering or similar
• Minimum 5 years in appropriate automotive, motorsports or defense vehicle related field
• 3+ years as high-level CAD user preferred (CREO Preferred)
• Minimum of 1 year of PDM experience (Windchill Preferred)
• Experience with sheet metal, weldments, and machined parts is a plus
• Experience in FEA (Ansys) is a plus
• Experience designing and analyzing automotive components and systems

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly motivated, organized, and responsible
• Leadership skills
• Ability to interact with all types of people under pressure
• Knowledge of machining practices, industry workings, and fabrication shop procedures
• Microsoft Office Suite experience
• Must be able to verify U.S. Person Status as defined by International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR)
• Ability to obtain security clearance if deemed necessary for position

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• Must be able to lift 15 pounds at times
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organization's facilities

Benefits

• 401(k) with employer match
• Dental Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Parental and Maternity Leave
• Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off – 120 hours per year to start (prorated in first year of employment)
• Continuing Education
• Annual Year End Paid Holiday Closure

Schedule

Normal hours are Monday through Thursday 7:00am-4:30pm and Friday 7:00am-12:00pm. Must be flexible to work additional hours as needed based on project requirements and deadlines. Position is full-time, Exempt.

Pay

Not specified in the posting.