Mechanical Engineer (Design/CAD focus)

Plymouth, MI
Full Time
Experienced
What’s most important to you?  A fast-paced, dynamic workplace with good teamwork?  Having autonomy to grow your career?  Or making a meaningful impact? 
How about all of the above?  If you’re nodding, we are looking for you to join Team Rebo as a Mechanical Engineer (Design/CAD focus)!
A BIT ABOUT US
We are Rebo, and we provide interior and exterior automotive and electronics lighting solutions – both traditional and new concepts that we are excited to design and make!  We are developing new technologies which help drive the future of electric vehicles, including charge status indicators as well as using light in new ways to improve safety and design.  The opportunities to solve both practical customer needs and deliver enhanced features are endless.
Here, you'll discover that we aim to help turn your passion into a rewarding profession. We value your hard work, integrity and commitment to make things better and we put our people first by offering benefits that support your life and well-being.  We strive to create a culture of learning and opportunity, and most importantly, an environment where you can feel connected to your work every day.  We have our sights set on exciting things ahead, and we need top talent like YOU to help us get there!

HOW YOU’LL MAKE AN IMPACT
  • Provide engineering design support, working closely with Application Engineers, contributing to designing the next generation of lighting and electronics products that are manufacturable and meet customer requirements along with regulatory requirements and guidelines.
  • Utilize the escalation process when necessary in order to draw attention to, and help develop mitigation plans for risks to product development.
  • Utilize structured problem-solving methods to analyze and solve problems related to product failures throughout the life of the product (DFMEA, 8D’s etc.).
  • Support Program Managers in technical discussions with the customers and PDT meetings as required.
  • Support tooling/equipment tryouts, at suppliers and Rebo manufacturing sites.
  • Generate presentations for customers (internal and external) and management as required.
  • Required to follow any other instructions and to perform any other duties as requested by supervisor.
  • Adhere to design standards and procedures, while providing designs utilizing 2D and 3D tool.
  • You'll design injection molding plastic parts or lighting products based on the input from experienced Product and Application Engineers
  • Participate and provide input in design reviews
  • You'll utilize TeamCenter and 3DX to download, upload, and release data to specific OEMs. Internal data is also handled in Teamcenter
YOUR KEY ATTRIBUTES 
  •  You have a Bachelor’s degree focused in Mechanical Engineering, or Associate’s degree in Mechanical Engineering/design with additional years of experience.
  • You have at least 5+years automotive product engineering experience with previous experience in the interior or exterior automotive/heavy truck lighting industry.
  • 5+ years creating 2D/3D data for injection molded plastic parts using CATIA V5 CAD Tool (i.e. 3-D WF, Detailing, Solids, Surfacing, Free Form Surfacing) .
  • You are able to specify, understand and interpret CAE reports from suppliers or internal departments (including but not limited to FEA, Optical simulations, injection mold flows, thermal simulations, etc.)
  • You can comfortably lead DFMEA development and discussions.
  • You are knowledgeable in the following areas:
    • Catia for evaluating design data.
    • Electronics.
    • Automotive Product Development Processes.
    • Engineering of automotive injection molded products.
    • Joining of injection molded components (sonic welding, vibration welding, laser welding, etc.)
    • Molding, secondary assembly, decorating (ie: vacuum metalizing), electronics, optics, prototyping methods, troubleshooting, quality process, all phases of APQP
    • DFM (Design for Manufacturability)
  • Can read, understand and develop GD&T as required for the product
  • You are accountable, and demonstrate integrity by delivering what is promised.
  • You find new and effective ways to streamline processes for max efficiency.
  • You are a self-driven team player with a can-do attitude ready to step up and help others without being asked.
  • You’re organized, highly efficient and know how to develop specific goals and prioritize with minimal supervision.
  • You are tech savvy and can utilize Microsoft Office, including Word, PowerPoint and Excel.
  • Travel as needed (<5%)
  • Must have good internet/WIFI service at home for work from home days.
BE ON TEAM REBO, AND YOU’LL ENJOY
  • Opportunity to grow and develop your career
  • Hybrid work model to get the best of both worlds of working remotely and with colleagues
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • We offer an inclusive environment that encourages diverse perspectives and ideas
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits package
  • Flexible work schedules and generous paid holidays/vacations
  • Matching 401k
  • Employee discounts
  • …and SO much more!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status or on the basis of disability.
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