Mechanical Design Engineer

Job Title: Mechanical Design Engineer - Automotive Interiors & Exteriors
Job Summary:
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer to join our automotive design team in Michigan. This role focuses on the design and development of both interior and exterior mechanical systems with particular emphasis on door trim packaging , tail lamp integration , and electrical distribution system layout . The ideal candidate will be proficient in CATIA V6/3DX , possess solid mechanism and structural design skills, and have a collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:

• Design and develop automotive interior and exterior mechanical components including:
  
  • Interior hard trims
  • Door trims and packaging
  • Tail lamp housings and packaging
  • Exterior body modules
• Create and modify detailed 3D models and 2D drawings using CATIA V6/3DX .
• Ensure designs meet OEM specifications, functional performance, manufacturability, and aesthetic standards.
• Integrate electrical distribution systems into mechanical layouts and ensure alignment with engineering and packaging requirements.
• Conduct basic structural and mechanism design analyses to ensure robustness and integrity.
• Participate in design reviews, implement engineering change requests (ECRs), and support DFMEA/DRBFM activities.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including electrical, styling, manufacturing, and product validation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in automotive mechanical design.
• Expert proficiency in CATIA V6/3DX and familiarity with PLM systems (e.g., 3DEXPERIENCE, ENOVIA).
• Strong experience with:
  
  • Structural & mechanism design
  • utomotive interior and exterior trim packaging
  • Tail lamp and electrical distribution system integration
• Knowledge of GD&T, DVP&R, and DFMEA processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple design iterations.
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with major OEMs or Tier 1 automotive suppliers.
• Familiarity with door trim packaging trace and electrical architecture layout best practices.