About the Role:
As a Mechanical Engineer III based in Auburn, MI, you will play a pivotal role in designing, developing, and improving mechanical systems and components that meet rigorous performance, quality, and safety standards. You will lead complex engineering projects from concept through production, ensuring that designs are optimized for manufacturability and cost-effectiveness while adhering to industry regulations. Collaborating closely with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality assurance, and supply chain, you will drive innovation and continuous improvement initiatives. Your expertise will be critical in troubleshooting and resolving technical challenges, providing mentorship to junior engineers, and contributing to the strategic direction of engineering efforts. Ultimately, your work will directly impact the successful delivery of high-quality mechanical products that satisfy customer requirements and support the company’s growth objectives.
Job Purpose:
- Complete product design of mechatronic devices as defined from system level design requirements
- Use of defined product development process from concept initiation to system validation and production
Primary Responsibilities:
- Complete product design and development of mechanical devices through use and application of mechanical engineering principles
- Define and document all component design attributes as needed to satisfy all system level design requirements
- Use of Computer Aided Design (CAD) to create and modify solid model components and assemblies
- Create product engineering drawings and apply appropriate GD&T requirements
- Complete dimensional tolerance and stack-up analysis on component assemblies
- Complete and document mechanical assembly stack analysis as required
- Create appropriate level of documentation of engineering analysis
- Document designs through use of assembly drawings and component part lists
- Complete Design Failure Mode Effects and Analysis (DFMEA) as defined from system level design requirements
- Complete component packaging analysis and optimization of mechanical devices within vehicle packaging environments
- Create and complete component development test plans
- Complete and assist APQP activities as required for component sourcing and production
- Complete product development process according to defined project timing requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of industry experience
Technical Competencies:
- Mechanical engineering fundamentals and application to product design and development
- Experienced application of component GD&T based on product functional requirements
- Knowledge of common manufacturing, machining and component assembly processes
- Experience in Catia, NX, or SolidWorks preferred
Non-Technical Competencies:
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment
- Ability to coordinate and organize program deliverables from multiple sources and customers
- Effective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers
- Excellent verbal and technical communication skills required
- Proficiency with Microsoft office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, Project) is required
Skills Required
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering
- 5+ years of industry experience
- Mechanical engineering fundamentals applied to product design and development
- Experience applying component GD&T based on product functional requirements
- Knowledge of manufacturing, machining, and component assembly processes
- Experience with CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks
- Ability to work in a self-directed environment
- Ability to coordinate and organize program deliverables from multiple sources and customers
- Effective interpersonal skills with internal and external customers
- Excellent verbal and technical communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Visio, and Project
HL Mando America Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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What We Do
At HL Mando, we’re driven by innovation and the spirit of continuous improvement. We design and produce high-quality brake, steering, and suspension systems at our U.S. operations in Alabama, Georgia, and Michigan. In 2025, GM recognized HL Mando as a 2024 Supplier of the Year, our fifth consecutive and eleventh overall award. This honor showcases our dedication to excellence, innovation, and sustainable solutions. Join HL Mando and help shape the future of mobility!
