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Snapon MECHANICAL DESIGN ENGINEER in Rochester Hills, Michigan
Overview SNAP-ON - EQUIPMENT SOLUTIONS - located in Rochester Hills, MI MECHANICAL - DESIGN ENGINEER - 3-4+ Years' Experience. Full-time position - ONSITE Offices * Provide mechanical design and development of new products or product enhancements for the automotive service tools industry. * Prepare thorough and accurate documentation for release to manufacturing and for internal product design records. * Work with manufacturing and service personnel to resolve problems and improve manufacturability and serviceability of products. * Develop or modify manufacturing processes. * Work with other groups on value engineering initiatives to reduce product cost and or improve performance of designs. * Develop and understanding of the company's products and their applications. * Provide administrative support for Engineering Computer systems. Responsibilities * Design and develop Special Service Tools in support of customer Tool program. * Create 3D Models and 2D Mechanical Drawings (CAD). * Gather tool requirements and application information. * Develop tooling concepts and solutions. * Develop tool mock-ups, prototypes (e.g. 3D printing). * Coordinate with machine shops and other suppliers for prototype fabrication. * Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems. * Document legacy tools where existing documentation is deficient. Qualifications * Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering with a minimum of 3-4+ years' relative work experience. * Hands on experience in automotive maintenance and repair is preferred. * Must be proficient in the use of the computer for design. Autodesk Inventor 3D CAD experience is preferred. * Up to date knowledge in mechanical design. * Basic understanding of complementary technical disciplines, particularly electrical systems and electrical troubleshooting beneficial. * Hands-on Automotive assembly or repair experience. * Understanding of engineering principles, machining, injection molding. * Able to work with others and with minimal supervision. * Must possess excellent communication skills. * Must possess good time management and organizational skills. * Must possess good problem solving and analytical skills. * Must be able to demonstrate initiative. * Prefer to have practical experience in manufacturing processes and equipment. * Customer interface experience a plus.