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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in mechanical design and NPI execution for automotive-grade products, with a strong focus on waterproofing, connector interfaces, and design validation to industry standards. Proficient in CAD modeling, GD&T, and design for manufacturability across various manufacturing processes.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Mechanical Design LeadershipNPI Execution3D CAD ProficiencyDesign Validation to IP67/IP69KExperience with Automotive Standards
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Hard Skills
Mechanical DesignNPI Execution3D CAD ModelingGD&TTolerance Stack AnalysisDesign ValidationConnector DesignWaterproofing DesignThermal AnalysisStructural Analysis
Soft Skills
Strong Communication SkillsCross-Functional CollaborationProblem-Solving
Tools & Technologies
Creo/Pro/ENGINEERInjection-Molding ProcessesSheet Metal ProcessesDie CastingMachining
Industry Keywords
Automotive DesignNPIIP67IP69KUSCARSAEISO 16750IEC 60529IEC 60068FMEA
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead mechanical design and NPI execution for automotive-grade connected-device products
- Translate product requirements and field-use conditions into design inputs, milestones, validation plans, and production-ready hardware
- Deliver detailed part and system designs, CAD models, drawings, and design documentation from concept through mass production
- Own connector and waterproofing design through production, including connectors, terminals, retention features, cable exits, overmolds, gaskets, O-rings, vent membranes, connector caps, and ruggedized enclosure interfaces
- Develop cable harnesses and interconnects, including wire and terminal selection, crimp requirements, material and gold plating specifications, shielding, grounding, bend-radius control, strain relief, routing, retention, and supplier manufacturing requirements
- Resolve design issues, lead failure analysis, and validate corrective actions for development, production, and field failures
- Lead mechanical design discussions with industrial design, EE, RF, antenna, camera, audio, manufacturing, quality, and supplier teams
- Manage mechanical design schedules, supplier milestones, technical risks, and issue resolution
- Provide hands-on support during NPI builds at manufacturing partner sites
- Travel to offshore factories for NPI builds and production readiness, and to customer sites for critical field investigations and failure analysis
- Conduct design reviews and research materials and mechanical systems
- Communicate project status and technical decisions to leadership
- Support design for manufacturability and process validation for injection-molded plastics, sheet metal, die casting, machining, and joining or sealing processes
- Create and review 2D drawings with GD&T, datum schemes, CTF dimensions, material and finish callouts, and inspection requirements
- Perform tolerance stack analysis and collaborate with manufacturing/process engineering and supplier quality on CPK, FAI, SPC, and process capability
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
- Experience designing waterproof enclosures and connector interfaces for harsh environments
- Experience with sealing strategies including gaskets, O-rings, overmolds, and cable exits
- Experience validating designs to IP67/IP69K requirements
- Familiarity with USCAR, SAE, ISO 16750, IEC 60529, IEC 60068, or OEM-specific requirements
- 8+ years of experience in automotive product and mounting design, hands-on mechanical product development, and NPI
- 8+ years of experience in product validation, including shock/drop, cycle, vibration, and environmental testing
- 8+ years of 3D CAD experience
- Proficiency in Creo/Pro/ENGINEER or comparable mechanical CAD
- Ability to create production-ready 3D models and detailed 2D drawings
- Strong working knowledge of GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, and mechanical design documentation
- Ability to apply worst-case and statistical tolerance methods
- Experience with thermal and structural analysis or simulation
- Knowledge of FMEA, tooling and material/process validation, SPC, Cp, and Cpk
- Experience defining CTF dimensions and supporting FAI and supplier process capability
- Strong mechanical design-for-manufacturing experience with injection-molded plastics and tooling
- Working knowledge of sheet metal, die casting, machining, and related supplier processes
- Experience with 8D, Six Sigma, DOE, or similar methods
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work effectively across global, cross-functional teams
- Ability and willingness to travel internationally to offshore manufacturing sites and customer sites
- Applicant must be authorized to receive and access commodities and technologies controlled under U.S. Export Administration Regulations
Benefits
Comp & perks- Health care benefits
- Pharmacy care benefits
- Optical care benefits
- Dental care benefits
- Paid time off
- Sick time off
- Short term disability coverage
- Long term disability coverage
- Life insurance
- 401k contribution
- Restricted stock units may be included in total compensation for certain roles
- Some interviews or new-hire training sessions may be held in person at one of the global offices