The HT Group is partnering with a high-growth automotive aftermarket manufacturer to find a Design Engineer! This person will be responsible for the full cycle design and development process for both new products and expansions of current product lines. The ideal candidate has a minimum of 5 years of design experience and a background in automotive manufacturing.
Louisburg NC | Comp $80-105k DOE | Direct Hire
Responsibilities:
- Utilize SolidWorks to create engineering drawings, models, and assemblies
- Organize and maintain drawing vault, revisions, and Solidworks original documents
- Evaluate initial article samples and establish testing protocols for production validation
- Collaborate with production team to address issues, enhance products, and streamline production processes.
- Analyze defective parts to propose improvements for existing products
- Define testing needs for new products and analyze test results
- Liaise with suppliers to ensure adherence to key design requirements and resolve manufacturing issues
- Assess new vehicle platforms for opportunities to develop improved aftermarket drivetrain solutions
- Collaborate with internal teams and customers to co-develop new products
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field
- 5+ years of design experience for manufactured products required
- SolidWorks and/or 3D Solid modeling experience required
- Product development experience within automotive aftermarket industry
- Experience in sheet metal design, bracketry, and weldments strong preferred
- Experience with QA/QC inspection equipment
- Strong knowledge of mechanical drafting standards, ANSI standards, and document control