Mechanical Design Engineer

Project description

We are looking for a Mechanical Design Engineer to support the development of automotive components, with a focus on 3D modeling, surface design, mechanical part design, and product integration. The ideal candidate will have experience with CATIA V5, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), and mechanical design principles, preferably within the automotive industry.

The engineer will collaborate with cross-functional and global teams to develop products that meet customer specifications, quality standards, and project requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze customer specifications and engineering requirements.

• Create and modify 3D components and assemblies using CATIA V5, including GSD and Part Design.

• Design plastic components considering geometry, assembly constraints, and manufacturing feasibility.

• Generate and update 2D engineering drawings according to applicable standards.

• Apply GD&T principles based on ASME Y14.5 and support tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Participate in design reviews and implement feedback from senior engineers and customers.

• Support design feasibility assessments related to injection molding, tooling, assembly, and finishing processes.

• Prepare technical documentation and design justifications.

• Collaborate with optical, electronic, manufacturing, quality, and project teams.

• Support design validation activities and resolve issues identified during development and testing.

• Track assigned engineering deliverables and ensure completion according to project requirements and timelines.

Skills

• Must have

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

• 3–5 years of experience in mechanical design, preferably in the automotive industry.

• Good to advanced proficiency in CATIA V5, particularly GSD and Part Design.

• Working knowledge of GD&T according to ASME Y14.5.

• Experience with plastic component design and basic understanding of injection molding.

• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Advanced English communication skills.

• Ability to work independently on assigned tasks and collaborate effectively with senior engineers.

• Experience with automotive lighting components or other automotive plastic parts.

• Knowledge of mold tooling, assembly tolerances, coatings, metallization, or surface finishing.

• Familiarity with tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Basic experience with FEA or design validation activities.

• Knowledge of automotive product development processes and design standards

• Nice to have

• Knowledge of mechanical integration with printed circuit boards (PCBs), LEDs, and related electronic components.

• Other

• Languages

• English: C2 Proficient

• Seniority

• Regular