Senior Design Engineer 2721

JOB DESCRIPTIONLead the integration and package a wide variety of lighting components in CAD, such as headlmaps, light pipes, functional lamps and signalling lamps for the assigned vehicle lines.Work with the assigned design release engineers to optimize the design with special focus on cost, mass and part countFocus ideas on combining and eliminating redundancy and components to streamline designs and manufacturing processesPush the limits to optimize vehicle mechanical architecture, and electrical system integration into the overall product and process, driving engineering tradeoffs to optimize performance, cost, and massPartner with manufacturing engineering to drive new ideas to minimize assembly time, drive designs that deliver high first pass factory yields, and high field reliabilityCollaboratively design mechanical components by interfacing with multiple business functions within the company in support of Body Lighting such as Studio, Purchasing and Exteriors.Develop and document component mechanical functional requirements based on product requirements for custom, semi-custom, and off-the-shelf componentsConsider all aspects of integration such as UIUX, EMC, service, manufacturing build feasibility, thermal, durability, mounting, ensuring correct clearances, NVH, waterdust ingress, component functionality, perceived quality, etcComplete component design verification plans to ensure we deliver low mass, low cost, yet durable parts and modules to the vehicle programPerform other duties as required or assigned within the scope of the position Requirement:B.S degree (or above), in mechanical engineering, or relevant equivalent experienceAbility to identify optimization opportunities from CAEtesting resultsAt least 5+ years industry experience within automotive or other related industriesBe a proficient CAD designer, ideally within Catia V5 V6 3DX, though other equivalent systems will be considered. Advanced surfacing and solid modelling expertise is preferred, along with strong CAD structureorganizational skillsB.S degree (or above), in mechanical engineering, or relevant equivalent experienceExcellent knowledge of manufacturing methods such as sheet metal brake-press and stamping, injection molded plastic, cast metals, CNC machining, 3D printing etcExperience designing components and or systems that include mechanism design, thermal design, PCB integration, plastic molding and class A surface integrationWorkable knowledge with DFMEA principles and execution

Created: 2025-02-24