Design Engineer - Automotive at Activ8

A global automotive parts manufacturing company is currently seeking a motivated Design Engineer to join their facility in the Dayton, OH area. The ideal candidate will have at least 1-5 years’ work experience in component design and product development, and the ability to interface effectively with other departments and colleagues. This is a full-time, direct hire position, and offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits package including medical, dental, life insurance and 401(k).

Design Engineer Responsibilities:

• Design and product development of automotive components
• Develop and maintain engineering drawings, schematics, and Bill of Materials for internal and customer use
• Assist with prototype development, simulation and testing, Finite Element Analysis (FEA) functions, etc., as needed
• Interface with customers regarding design reviews, potential changes, approval, and manufacturing feasibility
• Ensure that products meet industry and governmental standards
• Participate in meetings regarding project status with both internal departments and outside customers
• Assist management in design department process improvement and performance analysis
• Other duties as assigned

Design Engineer Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field preferred, OR equivalent work experience
• Minimum 1-5 years' experience (including internships, co-ops, etc.) in Design, Product, or Release Engineering preferred
• Familiarity with CATIA V5 and/or 3-D Ideas design programs preferred
• Ability to read, interpret, and improve engineering drawings and schematics
• Strong communication and collaboration ability in a multicultural environment
• Good problem-solving, time management, and multitasking skills
• This position includes manufacturing and warehousing work environment. While performing the duties of this job you may be required to intermittently sit, stand, walk, lift up to 25 pounds, lift in excess of 25 pounds with a lift assist, climb stairs, use hands to handle or feel parts/equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend at the waist, talk and hear. You may also be required to use close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision.

Direct applicants only.

We do not accept any resumes from any third-party organizations or other recruiters.

Activ8 Recruitment & Solutions/Renaissance Resources Inc. has been one of the leading recruiting firms in North America when it comes to working with Japanese Businesses for over 22 years. Our services are based on the needs of our clients, and we connect them with qualified candidates in the Automotive, Electronics, Food & Beverage, Logistics, Manufacturing, and Oil & Gas industries.  With the recent expansion to California and the NYC/NJ area, our coastal offices have started working with clients in the Banking, Finance, and Entertainment Industries. We like to take the approach of working one on one with each of you to ensure that we have the best understanding of your background and what it is you are looking for in a career.

Please visit our website at www.activ8usjp.com and click ‘Job Seekers’ to see more jobs!

We screen ALL Candidates to verify the validity of each applicant with criminal background/Social Security verification - some positions require drug screening and vehicle driving reports. Upon submitting your resume, we will contact only those candidates that we deem qualified for our client. If we do not contact you, we do not see the fit for the position. If we are unable to reach you in a reasonable timeframe, you will be eliminated from the pool of potential candidates.