Mechanical Product Designer

Overview

On Site
Depends on Experience
Full Time
No Travel Required

Skills

Cost Reduction
Assembly
Continuous Improvement
Data Management
Design For Manufacturability
Electrical Engineering
Electromechanics
Electronics
Evaluation
FMEA
GD&T
Graphics Design
HMI
IP
Intellectual Property
LF
Layout
Lighting
Manufacturing
Mechanical Engineering
Near Field Communication
PCB
Performance Tuning
Plant Lifecycle Management
Product Lifecycle Management
Prototyping
RF
RFID
RIB
Rapid Prototyping
Sensors
Testing
UV
3D Printing
Bill Of Materials
Brand
Collaboration
Creo
EMC
EMI
Version Control
Windchill
Wireless Communication
Agile

Job Details

Job Title: Mechanical Product Designer

Location: Milwaukee, WI (On-site)

Duration: Fulltime

Mechanical Product Designer Automotive Key Fob (10 13 Yrs. Experience)

Important MustHave Technical Skills:

  • Advanced Creo CAD for AClass surface & compact housing design Accurately translates OEM styling data into productionready geometry.
  • PCB KeepIn/KeepOut packaging & antenna clearance definition Maintains RF integrity and component fit within tight envelopes.
  • Snapfit, multishot & insertmolded plastic part design Delivers robust, sealed enclosures without secondary fasteners.
  • Silicone rubber domes & tactile switch integration Ensures consistent actuation force and IP67 sealing.
  • Light pipe/guide and LED backlighting design Provides uniform graphic illumination and brand signature.
  • Decorative finish planning (paint+laser etch, IML/IMD, metalizing) Meets OEM ColorMaterialFinish targets and wear durability.
  • Tolerance stackup & GD&T analysis at assembly level Guarantees fit, feel, and manufacturability across volume production.
  • Metal diecast component integration (key blade, bezel) Adds structural strength and premium tactile/aesthetic appeal.
  • Moldflow & lighting simulation interpretation Enables early gating, rib, and wall adjustments to prevent defects.
  • Materials knowledge: Plastics (PC/ABS, PBT), rubber, metals
  • Ingress Protection (IP65/IP67) design principles
  • PCBA packaging and component layout understanding
  • Antenna placement Wireless & Electronics Integration for RF performance optimization (UWB, BLE, LF, RKE, RFID, NFC)
  • Battery integration (e.g., CR2032, Li-ion)
  • 2D detailed drawings with full GD&T annotations and BOM.

Desirable Technical Skills

  • Experience with Keyless Entry / Passive Entry & Go systems
  • Mechanism/kinematic simulation (Creo Mechanism, View Reps) Accelerates evaluation of button travel and latch forces.
  • Drop/shock & environmental robustness design Improves reliability under realworld automotive abuse.
  • Fixture & gauge design for prototype validation Shortens testing cycles and ensures dimensional control.
  • DFMEA & DFM collaboration with tooling suppliers Mitigates manufacturing risk before hardtool kickoff.
  • Material stackup for capacitive/touchsensor readiness Futureproofs platform for digital key and HMI evolution.
  • PLM (Windchill) data management proficiency Secures revision control and traceability across global teams.
  • EMI/EMC shielding techniques
  • Connector design knowledge
  • Hands-on electromechanical bench testing
  • Rapid prototyping using 3D printing/CNC
  • Understanding of validation tests: thermal, vibration, drop, chemical, salt spray
  • Coordination with Electrical teams

OKtoHave Technical Skills:

  • Basic EMC/EMI mechanical shielding familiarity Supports efficient handoffs with RF/Electrical teams.
  • Surface quality assessment & neutral model delivery Streamlines OEM studio and supplier approvals.
  • Cosmetic durability test knowledge (Taber, chemical, UV) Informs finish selection during early design stages.
  • Soft tooling & rapid prototyping experience Enables agile iterations prior to production tooling.
  • Cost reduction & continuous improvement mindset Contributes to competitive BOM without sacrificing quality.
  • Supplier and manufacturing liaison capabilities
  • Flex PCB knowledge
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