TheSenior Mechanical Engineer leads the development of automotive interiorswitches from concept through production launch. This role requires extensiveproduct development experience, advanced CAD proficiency with Siemens NX, comprehensiveGD&T knowledge, and strong understanding of simulation and testing. Theideal candidate has deep automotive design and manufacturing knowledge, driveskey technical decisions, and provides technical mechanical engineeringleadership across cross-functional teams.
Essential Responsibilities:
- Develop the design, drawings, and specifications necessary to support the development of new products and modification of existing products
- Develop mechanical engineering requirements based on the system specifications and customer expectations
- Perform and interpret complex calculations including kinematic analysis, performance analysis, stress analysis, etc
- Perform engineering validation testing, support DV and PV testing, interpret results, and execute design improvements
- Serve as technical mechanical engineering resource for assigned projects throughout the product lifecycle
- Partner with industrial engineers, tooling engineers, and suppliers for the development of production equipment and component tooling to support equipment, tooling, and manufacturing processes
- Build project schedules and execution plans, coordinating internal and external resources
- Investigate complex issues and propose costeffective, robust solutions
- Prepare and deliver customer presentations on new designs and product changes
- Contribute to large engineering programs, managing multiple tasks and deliverables
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field
- 7+ years of mechanical product development experience in automotive
- Proficiency in 3D CAD; Siemens NX required, CATIA V5 preferred
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, plastics, and highvolume injection molding
- Proven experience with DFMEA, DFM, and other engineering related quality tools
- Extensive experience with rootcause analysis and structured problemsolving
- Ability to interpret simulation results (FEA, illumination, thermal)
- Proficiency in engineering calculations (tolerance stacks, free body diagrams, stress/force analysis)
- Ability to support test engineering, troubleshoot issues, and analyze results
- Demonstrated planning, decisionmaking, and project leadership skills
- Experience leading and coordinating work with remote engineers, designers, and analysts
- Experience contributing to cross-functional teams
- Strong verbal communication and presentation skills
- Proven ability to build effective relationships with peers, managers, suppliers, and partners
- Strong technical writing and documentation skills
- Ability to understand and execute complex instructions in a fastpaced environment
Travel:
- Ability to travel both domestically and internationally as needed required (~10%)
Core Values We Admire:
- Integrity - We believe in honest and transparent communication internally and externally.
- Flexibility - You prefer a fast-paced and dynamic environment and are agile and comfortable enough to keep up as plans change and evolve.
- Partnership - You're the excellent team player, able to build strong relationships and effectively partner with other team members to achieve results.
- Innovation - You want to support Marquardt in pursuing new and game changing technology.
- Pursuit of excellence - You strive to be the best.
What We Offer:
- Innovative products and diverse customer base.
- Competitive compensation and paid vacation annually plus personal time.
- Generous benefits (medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, 401k with matching).
- Support and resources to continue learning and training.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Onsite gym.
- Amazingly smart and fun teammates, and a management team invested in your development and success.
- Supplier discounts at major OEMs