Mechanical Development Engineer - Transfer Case

Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) – Transfer Case Homeroom

The Mechanical Development Engineer (MDE) – Transfer Case Homeroom, will design and develop components for Drivetrain and Morse Systems (DMS) in support of new business opportunities, cost reductions and organic growth. You will interface with Mechanical Design Architects, and Application Engineering to determine component needs. Collaborating with the design department, potential suppliers, and internal customers, you will create innovative and cost-effective solutions to bring mechanical components to realization. Once the component concept is established, you will work alongside the design group to fully define the component and manage prototype procurement to develop working prototypes. You will ensure that the product meets minimum durability requirements in collaboration with the validation group. Your goal will be to advance the component to a point where it is implementation-ready and can be seamlessly integrated into existing products to support production programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Liaise between business Mechanical Design Architects and Applications Engineering.
• Participate in design reviews, and plant introductions.
• Effectively communicate new ideas and concepts to engineering management and corporate staff as required.
• Collaborate with suppliers (internal and external), design, development, and validation groups.
• Maintain an open communicative style, readily accepting input from diverse sources while filtering information appropriately.
• Conduct internal design reviews to gather support and benefit from lessons learned within the larger engineering organization.
• Maintain an open issues log for all new components and keep detailed records of performance and deficiencies.

Education/Experience:

• Minimum education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Experience preferred: 5+ years in the design and development of automotive driveline components with a track record of launching new components into production.
• Specific skills preferred: Experience with AutoCAD/Inventor, Unigraphics NX or other 3d design software.
• Specific industry knowledge preferred: Castings, Gears, Shafts, Hydraulics, Mechatronics.

Salary Range: $100,000 - $137,500