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JVIS

Mechanical Engineer

Shelby Township, MI

Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory. Must have plant launch experience with interior molded components such as hard trim, wrapped trim, plated and painted molded components.

eShocan

Design Engineer 5

Southfield, MI · On-site

$91K - $124K/yr

... soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.) • Knowledge and understanding of ... Engineering or a related discipline

Standex Engraving

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Fraser, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Production - Soft Trim Manufacturing (Automotive) Status : Non-exempt Reports To: Production ... instructions and basic engineering drawings. * Ability to operate forklift * Self-starter ...

Standex Engraving

Machine Operator - 1st Shift

Fraser, MI · On-site

$15.25 - $18.25/hr

Production - Soft Trim Manufacturing (Automotive) Status : Non-exempt Reports To: Production ... instructions and basic engineering drawings. * Ability to operate forklift * Self-starter ...

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Process Technician

Fraser, MI

$23 - $28/hr

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

Standex International

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

Slate Auto

Design Release Engineer, Interior

Troy, MI · On-site

$38.25 - $43.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET ... Hands on experience in DFA and DFM evaluations for Soft Trim, Injection Molded Plastic, Metal, Gap ...

Recar

Design Release Engineer, Interior

Troy, MI · On-site

$38.25 - $43.50/hr

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET ... Hands on experience in DFA and DFM evaluations for Soft Trim, Injection Molded Plastic, Metal, Gap ...

Standex Engraving

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

Standex Engraving

Process Technician

Fraser, MI · On-site

Set up, start, and adjust injection molding and soft trim manufacturing processes to meet ... Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, work instructions, and technical documents.

TRG

Vehicle Cost Engineer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

INTERIOR TRIM - HARD/SOFT - Headliner, Insulator, NVH * SEATING - Foaming process, Sewing and ... COMPRESSOR/HEAT PUMP The Cost Engineer role develops detailed cost estimates for components and ...

MRINetwork Jobs

Plant Quality Engineer

Athens, TN · On-site

$60K - $77K/yr

The company has over 60 years of experience as a worldwide leader in the design, engineering, and ... Interior/soft trim/plastics experience * Lean/Six Sigma experience If you are interested in ...

Adler Pelzer USA

Sales Director - OEM Accounts

Troy, MI · On-site

Adler Pelzer Group - a growing global Tier 1 supplier of Acoustic and Thermal Soft Trim products to ... Partner with costing, finance, engineering, program management, R&D, purchasing, and operations to ...

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Mechanical Engineer

JVIS

Shelby Township, MI

Full-time

Re-posted 27 days ago

Job description

SUMMARY:   The Mechanical Engineer is responsible to produce specifications for design, develop, and install new or modified mechanical components or systems.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.

  • Must be able to complete the project from design concept through program launch
  • Must be able to provide direction to designers, develop DVP’s and DFMEA’s
  • Assist in GD&T and Gage Plans
  • Perform initial and ongoing design reviews.
  • Deliver documentation offering a critical analysis and suggestions for correcting errors.
  • Collaborate with Program Managers to develop an accurate accounting of all engineering hours required for various types of internal projects.
  • Measure the performance of mechanical components.
  • Produce and implement designs and test procedures
  • Provide technical support to peers, other departments and customers as needed
  • Maintain and modify equipment to ensure that it is safe, reliable, and efficient.
  • Engage in continuous improvement opportunities as required.
  • Perform design for manufacturing, design for tooling reviews for new component designs.
  • Perform injection molding feasibility reviews to ensure design is tooling feasible
  • Must have injection molding and assembly designs experience to be able to outline issues and fix countermeasures
  • Maintain compliance of IATF 16949 / ISO 9001 / ISO 14001

Follows all safety, housekeeping and company policies and procedures.

Coordinates and maintains all job responsibilities in a continuous and flexible manner and performs other related duties and job assignments as required.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.  Over ten years of engineering experience in injection molding, design for tooling/manufacturing. Hard Trim/Soft Trim engineering experience is mandatory. Must have plant launch experience with interior molded components such as hard trim, wrapped trim,

plated and painted molded components. Working Knowledge of Teamcenter and Catia are an advantage.  Excellent prioritization and project development skills along with effective technical skills, problem solving skills, verbal and written communication skills. Automotive experience a plus.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:  The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

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