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Lead Mechanical Design Engineer-High Voltage Connector

Southfield, Michigan, USA, 48076Full-time$97k–$143k2026-11-04 → 2026-11-10
HybridNo visa sponsorship

Core

Lead mechanical design and technical definition of high-voltage automotive connector and terminal systems from concept through production.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical design engineer (high-voltage connectors)

Builds

High-voltage automotive connection systems

Domain

Automotive / Electrical distribution

Required skills

Mechanical design, DFMEA, tolerance analysis, CAE simulation, validation testing, APQP/PPAP, risk management, technical documentation, cross-functional collaboration, mentoring

Preferred skills

Master's degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Materials Science, knowledge of automotive connector standards

Technologies

CAE tools, DFMEA methodology, APQP, PPAP

Responsibilities

Own mechanical design and technical definition of high-voltage connector systems; Translate requirements into product-level engineering specs; Lead concept generation, trade studies, and design reviews; Create engineering deliverables (drawings, BOMs, reports); Lead design risk management using AIAG-VDA DFMEA; Develop validation strategies and support DV/PV testing; Partner with CAE specialists for simulation and analysis; Collaborate with manufacturing and suppliers for manufacturability; Lead technical discussions with customers and suppliers; Mentor engineers and designers.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with technical leadership