Mechanical / Packaging Design Release Engineer – 12V Component Shields (Automotive)

Location: Warren, Michigan, United States of America; onsite role.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles and technologies guided by a vision of Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions, and Zero Congestion.

What you will do

• Lead design release for 12V component shields and related mechanical hardware.
• Own mechanical design, packaging integration, requirements, design concepts, packaging studies, drawings, specifications, BOMs, and engineering changes.
• Integrate shields for generators, inverters, converters, battery vent tubes, jump start nuts, and related 12V hardware within the vehicle architecture.
• Ensure solutions meet packaging, environmental, mounting, sealing, durability, service, thermal, assembly, quality, cost, and performance requirements.
• Support CAD reviews, tolerance studies, DFMEA, DVP&R, validation planning, prototype and production builds, root-cause investigations, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with electrical, systems, packaging, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams to resolve issues and deliver program milestones.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience in mechanical design, packaging, or design release engineering for automotive components.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design principles, packaging integration, materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods.
• Experience with shielding, brackets, housings, and packaging interfaces for automotive applications, including generators, inverters, converters, vent systems, jump start hardware, or similar 12V components.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and GD&T.
• Experience using CAD tools for component design and package reviews.
• Experience in a cross-functional product development environment.
• Strong problem-solving, communication, and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple technical issues and priorities in a fast-paced program setting.

Nice to have

• Experience with 12V component packaging, shield design, underhood packaging, bracket and attachment strategy, or vehicle electrical power environments.
• Familiarity with shield mounting strategies, structural supports, vent routing, thermal protection, serviceability, and environmental protection.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance analysis, change management, supplier technical reviews, validation, and launch execution.
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.

Culture & Benefits

• Work closely with cross-functional engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and supplier teams.
• Benefits and total rewards support employee well-being at work and at home.
• hirify.global promotes an inclusive workplace and equal employment opportunities.
• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and/or pre-employment screening.
• Reasonable accommodations are available for candidates with disabilities.