Mechanical Engineer

Join Mevotech as a Mechanical Engineer

Advance your career by becoming part of Mevotech, a leading North American company specializing in aftermarket auto parts, particularly driveline, steering, and suspension components. With more than four decades of expertise, Mevotech prides itself on innovation, engineering quality, and superior customer experience, along with a focus on employee well-being and engagement.

Role Overview

Reporting to the Product Development Manager of Hubs, you will be responsible for creating detailed and conceptual engineering drawings while overseeing the integrity and innovation of our hub bearing product line. This role demands active participation in product design validation, continuous improvement, and pushing engineering standards through failure analysis and innovation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Lead failure investigations on warranty returns and field incidents to pinpoint root causes and systemic faults.
• Translate failure analysis into enhanced designs, improved materials, and stricter engineering standards.
• Utilize test results and real-world feedback to iteratively enhance product functionality and durability.
• Drive research and development efforts aimed at advancing wheel hub bearing technologies and explore emerging design and material possibilities.
• Conduct benchmarking to identify competitive gaps and incorporate findings into future product development.
• Oversee detailed design development from initial concept to product launch, ensuring compliance with performance and manufacturing standards.
• Apply geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T) practices and adhere to engineering best practices for precision.
• Develop and manage CAD models and drawings related to product design, ensuring alignment with APQP and validation guidelines.
• Maintain critical documentation such as DFMEA, DVP, Engineering Change Requests (ECRs), and engineering standards.
• Collaborate with global suppliers to ensure production designs meet quality and compliance standards, resolving technical issues as they arise.
• Contribute to enhancing engineering team processes, documentation consistency, and fostering knowledge sharing and mentorship within the team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Applied Science.
• Minimum of 5 years' experience in bearing design, preferably within the automotive industry.
• Proficient with CAD software (2D and 3D), such as AutoCAD or Inventor.
• Strong understanding of GD&T standards (ASME Y14.5) and APQP methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with mechanical testing, materials science including metallurgy, hardness, and tensile properties.
• Adept in failure analysis with a proven ability to drive design enhancements based on findings.
• Familiarity with Finite Element Analysis (FEA), Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, or Autodesk Vault is advantageous.

Work Environment and Physical Requirements

• The role is based predominantly onsite with a hybrid work model of four days onsite and one day remote each week.
• Standard business hours apply, with occasional necessity for extended hours to support project timelines or urgent issues.
• The position involves office-based tasks requiring sitting and computer use, with minimal physical exertion.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment is essential.