Mechanical Design Engineer

Our Client, a vehicle automaker and automotive technology company, is looking for someone to join their team as a Mechanical Design Engineer
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• Design sub-systems and components for various electric drive units including wound field motor, permanent magnet motor and motor mechanical structural components.
• Generate & revise detailed 3D CAD models and 2D drawings of electro‑mechanical designs at a component and motor sub‑system level using CATIA V6.
• Review designs & drawings for completeness and accuracy.
• Develop detailed work instructions, assembly guidance, and related documentation.
• Analyze and verification of preliminary and detailed designs with analytical calculations and numerical (FEA) as required.
• Collaborate and management of suppliers with DFM, DFA, and open issues lists to ensure on time delivery of parts and quality conformance according to the acceptance criteria.
• Support developing component technical specifications, DVP&Rs, test & validation plans, and Statements of Work (SOW) as required.
• Design of related assembly tooling and fixtures for early prototype development and testing.
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables including designs, drawings, analyses and other documentations as required
• Lead and support developmental activities of various laboratory work from assembly builds to test and validation with a hands‑on approach.
• Ability to travel to suppliers and Rivian manufacturing plants to support with experimental studies, root cause identification and resolution.

• 5+ years of experience in mechanical design of complex systems and components, in a fast‑paced environment.
• Formal education in Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline; B.S. minimum, MS Preferred.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD modeling; CATIA V6 experience preferred.
• Professional experience with application of GD&T (ASME Y14.5), conducting stack‑up analyses (linear & radial), and determining realistic tolerancing limits based on material and manufacturing methods
• Ability to perform structural hand‑calculations and initial FEA studies to support sizing, loading cases, and design feasibility.
• Proven ability to collaborate cross‑functionally with technicians, manufacturing, process, design, and integration teams to solve problems.
• Knowledge of rapid prototyping, high‑volume manufacturing processes, materials selection, and supply chain.
• Hands‑on experience with lab tools, equipment, and measurement tools.
• Strong engineering fundamentals in the areas of materials, mechanics, dynamics, design for manufacturability, tolerancing, and high precision metrology.

• Medical Insurance - Four medical plans to choose from for you and your family
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Voluntary Life Insurance, Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Hospital Indemnity Insurance
• 401(k)
• Legal and Identity Protection Plans
• 529 College Saver Plan

Motion Recruitment Partners (MRP) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full‑time basis in the country for which they are applying, and no sponsorship is currently available. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening. Accommodation will be provided in all parts of the hiring process as required under MRP’s Employment Accommodation policy.

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