Mechanical Engineer

POSITION SUMMARY

BWI Group is a premier chassis supplier that designs and manufactures brake and suspension systems for the global transportation market. The selected candidate will join our Brake Manufacturing Engineering Team in Brighton, MI. This role requires cross-discipline capabilities, including elements of Controls Engineering (EE/CE degree) and Mechanical Engineering (degree or experience) to work with complex Assembly Equipment.

• Manage and direct the design and implementation of the control systems portion (electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, computers, and communications) of new and ongoing assembly machine projects while fully understanding mechanical assembly components.
• Work closely with the system engineering staff of machine suppliers during machine design, build, debug, and qualification (both Controls and Mechanical interface).
• Provide on-site controls and functional‑applications support at BWI facility during installation, startup, and final qualification of the machine(s).
• Provide support for transferring machine documentation to BWI on‑site CE & ME staff.
• Provide assembly system support on new machine installations and machine modifications in global BWI facilities. (Can map controller logic for machine controls).

• 5+ years of experience designing, programming, installing, and commissioning assembly systems, including:
  • Servo or Air‑oil controlled pressing, laser welding, torqueing, leak testing, vision inspection, robotics, bowl feeders, conveyance, and other machine elements.
  • Programming PLCs/microcontrollers, HMIs, servo motion control, test instrumentation control, and communications.
• Experience with full Auto‑Assembly station integration or integrated manufacturing systems.
• Experience developing estimates and writing specifications for new processes and equipment.
• Bachelor of Science degree, preferably in Electrical or Controls Engineering, or Mechanical with Electrical systems interface (Mechatronics).
• Knowledge of Rockwell Automation (RS Logix
  5000) and Siemens (STEP‑7 Professional TIA Portal v‑13) – plus.
• Experience with Rockwell and Siemens HMI interfaces – plus.
• Able to analyze complex issues and develop logical corrective actions.
• Knowledge of Device Bus communications such as TCP/IP, Ethernet/IP, Devicenet, Profinet, Profibus – plus.
• Must be able to travel up to 25% including international travel (travel is cyclical, not constant).

• Experience with AutoCAD and Solid Works 3D software.
• Experience with ISO/APQP documentation such as PFD, PFMEA, PCP, OWI, and GP12.
• Familiarity with engineering standards, including safety circuits, NFPA 70 (NEC), NFPA 79, Machine Safety, OSHA 1910, Industrial Pneumatics & Hydraulics, Ergonomics, Sound level specifications, risk assessments, and global standards.
• Knowledge of SCADA software (NI LabVIEW, Wonderware, Rockwell RSView).
• High level of interpersonal and communication skills; able to participate on project teams and interface with global team members.

Over 50% travel to meet customers and suppliers and to support manufacturing facilities as required.

Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals; present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

Ability to calculate figures such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Proficiency with Windows Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SharePoint, and Microsoft email.

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, draw valid conclusions, interpret technical instructions, read engineering drawings, and work effectively in teams.

Regularly walk, sit, use hands to manipulate tools, reach with hands and arms; occasionally stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; lift up to 30 pounds; normal vision (close, color, peripheral, depth, focus).

Work performed with reasonable accommodations for employees with disabilities.