Mechanical Design Engineer

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Full Time Technicians Sterling Heights, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition

MAG is a leading manufacturing technology group for machining tasks in milling and turning for turnkey manufacturing systems and machines with customer-specific application technology.

We are globally represented with locations in Germany, in the US, China, India, Hungary, UK, and Switzerland. With a strong foundation based upon renowned machine tool brands such as BOEHRINGER, Cross Hüller, Ex-Cell-O, and Lamb, MAG has become a global player since its founding in 2005. MAG serves the automotive and truck industries and their suppliers with unmatched technology and expertise.

MAG offers machine tools, manufacturing systems, and services including turning, milling, honing, systems integration, automation, software, maintenance, retrofit, e-learning, and core components for machine tools.

As full scale supplier,
MAG manufacturing solutions include machining technology, process capability, system design and full turnkey systems.

Our talented team members have always been the cornerstone of our success and the driving force behind maintaining our Company’s reputation. We are looking for people who value team work and are looking for a challenging and rewarding work experience. We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including 401k.

Presently,
MAG is seeking the following position:

Mechanical Design Engineer

We are seeking a
Mechanical Design Engineer to design work holding fixtures and mechanical devices for metal removal CNC and special application machines.

In this role the Mechanical Design Engineer will work closely with all other engineering disciplines, both in Sterling Heights and Germany. Engineering support for manufacturing and service will be on an as needed basis. A high level of communication is expected in both verbal and written format (e.g. design checklists, technical reports, Power Points, Word docs, and Excel). Design engineering areas of responsibility are listed below.

• Design work holding fixtures based on customer part locating datum, process demands, cutting forces, and MAG standard fixture design principles.
• Design work holding fixtures and other mechanical devices using sound mechanical design principles. Designs correctly sized based on application, project scope and project budgets. Understanding of material applications and material heat treat applications in mechanical designs. Understanding of mating component sizing and fits. Basic knowledge of fluid power design as it relates to work holding fixtures and other mechanical devices.
• Ability to understand and properly apply correct Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerance Standards to mechanical designs.
• Research and develop mechanical work holding technologies to be used in connection with MAG machines.
• Investigate application of new technology, equipment and procedures for new systems designs.
• Interact with Electrical, Software, Technology and Mechanical engineering to ensure designs are understood by all disciplines.
• Design using AutoCAD, & Siemens NX (3D software) or comparable 3D design software.
• Develop product cost models to bring resolution to product design cost. Identify and develop opportunities for cost reduction &/or technical improvements.
• Develop and continuously improve MAG standard documentation, such as checklists, Design and Build documents and technical manuals, to be used for training and proposal departments.
• Create mechanical Bills of Material both within the design environment and the material release software PLM (engineering release database).
• Processes release of drawings and Bills of Material for manufacturing, as well as review and approval of changes.
• Generate and maintain appropriate records and reports complete with supporting documentation.
• Coordinate with Mechanical Project Engineer to arrange design review meetings with all internal parties that are affected by project design.
• Support Mechanical Project Engineering with lineups for outside…