Evaluate alternative design concepts and recommend optimal solutions based on performance, cost, weight, durability, manufacturability, and customer requirements.
Participate in failure analysis and root cause investigations to resolve product-related issues.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Work closely with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, validation, and supplier teams throughout the product lifecycle.
Gather inputs from stakeholders and communicate design intent through structured design reviews and technical documentation.
Coordinate engineering activities and support execution of product development plans.
Support implementation of engineering changes and ensure configuration management compliance.
Product Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement
Investigate design-related issues from development programs, testing, manufacturing, and field operations.
Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance product quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.
Contribute to process improvements and engineering best practices.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related STEM field.
Knowledge of mechanical design principles, engineering drawings, and product development processes.
Skills
Strong proficiency in Creo (3D modeling and drafting).
Strong engineering fundamentals and mechanical design knowledge.
Ability to read, interpret, and create engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack, DFMEA, and engineering design processes.
Familiarity with simulation and analysis tools such as Creo Simulate or ANSYS Workbench is preferred.
Understanding of product development lifecycle, design reviews, and change management processes.
Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
Preferred Skills
Experience or knowledge of casting design and manufacturing processes.
Knowledge of automotive systems and component design.
Exposure to product validation, reliability testing, and engineering analysis.
Understanding of configuration management and engineering change control processes.
Experience
Early-career engineering professional with about 2 to 4 years experience.
Experience using Creo and engineering drawing standards is highly desirable.
Exposure to cross-functional engineering projects and product development environments will be an advantage.
