Mechanical Product Engineer 3

About the role

Strattec is reshaping vehicle access experiences through innovative solutions. We partner with leading Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) to deliver highly engineered products that enhance consumer safety and convenience. Our culture emphasizes innovation, teamwork, and personal growth. This role offers opportunities to contribute to the future of the automotive industry.

Responsibilities

• Perform product engineering functions as directed by the engineering manager.
• Mentor other team members as directed by Engineering Manager.
• Support Product strategy activities as directed by Engineering Manager.
• Responsible for product design, engineering, and development of assigned programs.
• Create and maintain DFMEA.
• Initiate, write, and complete Engineering Change Notices for engineering changes.
• Work closely with the Designer Engineer to provide design scope and direction/mark-ups.
• Lead multi-disciplined design reviews on programs assigned per the STRATTEC Design Review Process.
• Understand, interpret, and apply design solutions based on CAE analyses (FEAs, MoldFlows, Light Simulations, etc.).
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) on assigned products (current and new pursuits).
• Coordinate and lead prototype builds on assigned programs, including development of prototype build control plans.
• Work closely with manufacturing engineers, supplier quality, and purchasing departments on components sourcing and procurement.
• Perform Design Review by Test Result (DRBTR) teardown analysis of passing and failing test parts.
• Perform robust root cause analysis for validation test and/or production/warranty issues.
• Monitor assigned programs' PDP deliverables status and report this information to Engineering Manager and Program Manager.
• Represent STRATTEC in Program Development Team meetings with customer.
• Utilize the STRATTEC Program Development Process (PDP) for program implementation.
• Utilize the STRATTEC Knowledge Management System (VKMS) for communicating engineering-related program deliverables and documenting engineering evidence for audits.
• Report progress to manager both verbally and in writing as required.
• Generate and implement VA/VE cost reduction ideas on a frequent basis.
• Use engineering tools and methods to assure design quality, mentor others in their use and learning of these tools.
• Periodic travel to customer, suppliers, other STRATTEC facilities is required (~15%).
• Lead STRATTEC initiatives and global projects as required.
• Support new RFQ business pursuits as required.
• Interface with global customers, partners, and suppliers as required.
• Understand, review, and apply customer specifications and requirements, support RAR meetings.
• Conduct and facilitate high-quality benchmarking of competitor products.
• Continuously stay updated on industry trends and perform engineering market and patent research.

Qualifications

• Absolutely must be able to conceptualize, plan, and develop small electro-mechanical, mechatronic devices and mechanisms.
• Must be able to perform strength of materials and static force calculations.
• Must have the ability to design springs and perform spring force/stress calculations.
• Must be able to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Must have mechanical aptitude to work with tools in tearing down product assemblies.
• Must be able to multi-task, plan, and organize work efficiently and effectively.
• Must be able to work in a cross-functional team and effectively communicate ideas.
• Must be able to present engineering data, design concepts, and solutions directly to customers.
• Must be self-sufficient and work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as emotional intelligence.
• Must be proficient with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project).
• Must have experience with DFMEA, DFM, DFA, DFE, DFx.
• Must have experience with decorative, Class A surface appearance, AAR, ATAR products and processes.
• Must have experience with automotive OEM PPAP process.
• Must have experience in performing tolerance stacks, complete and review complex stacks of assigned products.
• Must have experience dimensioning and applying geometric tolerances to components and assemblies.
• Must have a working knowledge of GD&T ASME Y14.5 (or newer) rules, meanings, and principles.
• Must have experience with design for manufacturability/assembly (mechanisms, metal stampings, functional and decorative plastic injection molded parts, decorative die cast parts, PCBA assemblies, silicone parts, etc).
• Must have 3D modeling experience (Pro-E or UG/NX).
• Must have experience in formal root cause analysis methodology. Either proficiency in Red X or 8D is required.
• Must have experience in working with CAE analysis team (FEA, ADAMS, Moldflows, Light Simulations, etc).

Education and Experience

• BS in Mechanical or Mechatronics Engineering degree is required.
• Minimum of 5-15 years of experience in product development required.
• Previous project leadership required.
• Product design experience in keyfobs, smart keys, interior switches, mechatronic, and electro-mechanical systems is required.
• English-Spanish bilingual is a plus.

Strattec is an equal opportunity employer.