Mechanical Engineer

Role Description

This role will be responsible for supporting product development activities from post tooling kick off stage for steering wheel and center stack switch assemblies. The candidate will work with suppliers to adjust parts for button feel, coordinate injection mold tool grain/texture activities, take lighting measurements, submit samples for customer approval, support Pre-Production (PP) builds and validation testing.

Primary Responsibilities

Review First Off Tool and design changes for parts/assemblies for approval to ship to assembly facility

Provide 3D CAD and other build related documentation to assembly facility

Coordinate tooling texture activities with suppliers, customer, Project Lead (PL) & Program Manager (PM)

Acquire color/texture samples from suppliers for customer approval

Coordinate final assembly packaging design with packaging designer considering cosmetic & structural aspects of product

Prepare/submit master samples by measuring illumination, button force, etc. for customer approval

Prepare documents for internal/external customers

Investigate current product issues by performing tests, reviewing part measurement data and other techniques

Create, maintain and check mechanical portion of BOM

Coordinate PP build activity with PL & PM

Design/Support fixture creation for vibration testing, bench testing, measurements, etc.

Provide direction/guidance to validation testing facility for technical issues

Check test reports for accuracy and verify test method - report out to PL

Minimum Requirements

• BS in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Technology

• 5+ years experience designing product for mass production

• Proficient knowledge of Siemens NX

• 3+ years experience designing plastic parts

Preferred Requirements

• Previous experience in automotive industry for interior plastic switch components

• Product development experience from concept to mass production

• Experience with Teamcenter software for CAD data management & NX 11

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

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Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.