Mechanical Engineer II
Core
Design, develop, document, test, and evaluate vehicle components, sub-assemblies, and finished goods to meet cost, performance, and schedule requirements.
Role type
Mechanical Engineer II (Product Development & Manufacturing Support)
Builds
Vehicle-specific parts, production jigs, assembly fixtures, crimping tools, and finished goods products.
Domain
Automotive manufacturing and product development
Required skills
CAD modeling and drawing creation, DFMA principles, BOM and AVL management, process documentation (Control Plan, FMEA, PPAP), product verification and validation testing, manual shop tool operation, acoustic and light measurement analysis
Preferred skills
SolidWorks surfacing and sheet metal design, CNC and additive rapid prototyping, optical design for LEDs, speaker and driver theory, electrical and electronic systems knowledge, statistical process control (gauge R&R, process capability)
Technologies
SolidWorks, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Project), 3D scanners, manual mills, lathes, drill presses, bandsaws
Responsibilities
Develop processes, products, assemblies, and components; create new vehicle-specific parts and test fit them onto vehicles; disassemble and measure vehicles using hand tools or 3D scanners; write assembly instructions and equipment maintenance procedures; develop production jigs, fixtures, and crimping tools; complete finished goods first article reports; perform product verification, qualification, and validation testing; analyze and recommend system improvements to reduce design cycle times; resolve engineering and technical issues; participate in component part qualification and change request processes.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC (via careerplan.io/jobs/95-001-8C-F67-mechanical-engineer-ii)