Manufacturing Design Mechanical Engineer

over 3 years ago
Full time role
Detroit, MI, US... more
Detroit, MI, US... more

Company

Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems is committed to freeing fleets from ...

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Job Description

The Role

The Manufacturing Design Mechanical Engineer responsibility will be to design, prototype, and document Motiv products. You will collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to improve our electronic Powertrain Control System (ePCS) and use that ePCS to develop electric vehicles. At Motiv you will find many opportunities to get up from your desk to pitch in and try something new.  This position will report to the VP of Manufacturing & be located in the metro Detroit area. 

Responsibilities

  • Design, re-design and document of prototype electronic chassis, including mounting brackets, cabling and plumbing routing, for multiple body/end-user applications
  • Design manufacturing fixturing/tooling to assist in the manufacturing process.
  • Complete Design for Manufacturability, DFMEA’s, of current chassis’ to improve manufacturing, durability and reduce costs.
  • Maintain manufacturing work instructions for all chassis builds.
  • Work with Application Engineering on continuous improvement initiatives for manufacturability.
  • Develops and improves products by studying customer requirements; researching and testing, manufacturing assembly methods and materials; soliciting observations from operators.
  • Create robust products solutions by analyzing in field failure, warranty issues from in field support teams.
  • Support Chassis builds at assembly facilities with continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Support prototype build events and provide input to Engineer on Manufacturability & assembly instructions
  • Work with partners, suppliers, customers and Motiv engineers to integrate Motiv products in new vehicle applications
  • Support design reviews with the Manufacturing and Engineering team
  • Develop your skills and work with peers to improve Motiv’s engineering expertise, including mentoring of junior Engineers.

Required Experience and Skills

  • BS in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent) and 6-10 years of relevant experience
  • Experience taking designs from conception to production
  • Proficient with SolidWorks and experience with PDM software
  • Understanding of ANSI Y 14.5 drawing standards and their application
  • Experience in the effects of structural requirements & FEA analysis
  • Excellent communication skills and the ability to excel in a team environment
  • Design experience with electrical mechanical components, machined parts and castings
  • Experience designing with truck chassis or automotive environments
  • Familiarity with EV or high-power electronics
  • Experience with cables, harnesses and electrical connectors

Benefits & Perks

  • Competitive benefits package including Medical (including 24/7 online access to a physician), HSA, Vision, Dental,  401k & Stock Options
  • We offer a generous PTO policy, Group Universal Life, Voluntary Personal Accident and Voluntary Disability Insurance
  • 10 Paid Holidays
  • Educational Assistance Employee Program 
  • Healthy Work / Life Balance
  • Fresh daily snacks & catered lunch every Friday to all Foster City employees
  • Perks at Work - Discounted learning, tickets, electronics, travel, health, restaurants & retail
  • Free Online Training & Development
  • We are bicycle-friendly, with bicycle storage available to all Foster City employees with a 5 minute walk to the scenic Bay Front

About Motiv

Founded in 2009, and headquartered in the San Francisco Bay Area, Motiv Power Systems, a leading provider of software and technology to electrify medium duty commercial vehicles, is committed to freeing fleets from their dependence on fossil fuels. Motiv’s EPIC (Electric Powered Intelligent Chassis) are CARB certified, GSA approved, and available for many configurations including step vans, box trucks, work trucks, shuttle buses, school buses, trolleys, and other specialty vehicles. An EPIC offers uncompromised performance and functionality without the pollution, noise, heat, and vibration of gasoline or diesel power.

Motiv is the only Ford eQVM-approved provider of all-electric chassis for commercial trucks and buses and benefits from engineering insights and support from Ford to ensure safety and reliability. With more than 500,000 miles logged among several of the largest fleet operators in the United States, the EPIC family eliminates 100% of vehicle emissions, dramatically reduces operating and maintenance costs, and creates a healthier environment for riders and communities, while also reducing driver fatigue.

 

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