Mechanical Engineer Mechanism Sterling Heights, Michigan. Mayco is a design/ engineering/manufacturing supplier to the automotive industry. Mayco is headquartered in Sterling Heights, Michigan, is a Tier 1 supplier with more than 6,000 employees in 36 plants across the USA, China, India, Russia, South Africa, South Korea and Australia. We provide design and advanced engineering services, tooling, manufacturing and assembly, sequencing and logistics, as well as systems integration services.

Job Summary:

Position Description

The Mechanical Engineer Mechanism’s primary responsibilities include providing design and development, and release of Interior Mechanisms. From concept to launch, the Mechanical Engineer will have expertise in coordinating the design of the parts; providing structural analysis, managing all engineering changes as Customer request or testing demands; engage in the tooling process and piolet builds, and feasibility analysis. The Mechanical Engineer will be involved with cost/weight/investment and performance validation, as well as supporting design calculations. The position will support the local and abroad engineering to develop the advanced interior mechanisms demanded by the evolving automotive industry. Position reports to the Engineering Leader.

Responsibilities

• Design of Interior Mechanism

• Drawing and Drafting, rough sketching of initial concepts.

• Drafting and Intro to Design.

• Understanding of basic Statics and Dynamics.

• Taking Art to Part, moving the sketches into CAD designs.

• Creating CAD assembly level models.

• Kinematic Analysis – evaluating assembly level design ensuring all components work and move together.

• FEA Analysis and/or CFD Analysis

• Support the customer, manufacturing and quality in the launch of new programs.

• Support manufacturing and quality in the resolution of customer concerns.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering and Master’s Degree Preferred. Minimum of ten to fifteen years of experience working in the Automotive Product Design. Experience in design six sigma (DFSS) during design, validation and or launch of products. Experience with the development of specifications, DFMEA’s DVP&R’s and other technical documents. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Must be skilled in NX, Catia, including their Kinematic & FEA Packages, one CFD & Meshing package, and competent PC skills (i.e. Windows, Excel).