MECHANICAL ENGINEER

Company: Air Lift Company
Location: Lansing
Posted on: September 17, 2024

Job Description:

Mechanical Engineer

Air Lift, a third-generation family-owned company, was founded in 1949 in Lansing, Michigan. Air Lift supplies the automotive aftermarket with load assist products and performance suspensions for show and track. Our goal is to consistently provide products and services that meet and exceed customer's requirements and expectations. We do this by recruiting top talent and retaining them through our commitment to professional development and preservation of our culture.

Job Description

The Mechanical Engineer is responsible for supporting the design and development of engineered products and the redesign of existing products. They will contribute to the success and growth of the organization by leading the engineering activity in launching projects as well as leading initiatives on existing products to improve product or reduce cost. To excel in this position, a broad knowledge of what is required to lead a project from the requirements to launch and implementation is necessary.

Essential Duties

Support the development of new products and the redesign of existing mechanical assemblies:

• Plan, conceptualize, and create mechanical designs for new/change products
• Develop testing processes, and perform testing and validation of new designs
• Perform engineering calculations to support design work
• Generate working prototypes for use in testing on vehicle to hit requirements
• Create and review technical drawings, plans, and specifications using computer software
• Work closely with external and internal customers, both domestic and international, to develop optimal designs.
• Provide technical expertise or support related to projects; recommend effective methods and processes to improve existing targets.
• Conceive new or improved designs based on marketing input, customer requirements, cost targets and needs.
• Capable on manage your time effectively to meet expected project timing
• Design and Develop product that stays within budget
• Provide on-going design support of the product once it enters production
• Ability to problem solve and come to an agreed upon solution Position Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering
  • Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical design and development. Minimum and Preferred Qualifications
    • Mechanical design and ability to use and understand 3D CAD Software (Inventor)
    • GD&T certification
    • Experience in an automotive development environment

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