High-Volume Automotive | CATIA |Long-Term Development Project
We are looking for an experienced Mechanical Design Engineer specializing in the development of high-volume automotive key fobs (remote keys). This is not a general mechanical design position. We are specifically looking for engineers with proven experience in the design and development of automotive high-volume key fobs.
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Your Responsibilities
As part of an international development team, you will be responsible for the complete mechanical design of automotive key fobs from concept through series production.
Your responsibilities include:
- Design and development of complete mechanical automotive key fobs using CATIA
- Design of housings, battery compartments and mechanical components
- Development of plastic and aluminum die-cast components
- Consideration of surface finish, aesthetics, ergonomics and tactile quality
- Close collaboration with electronics, RF, software and system engineering teams
- Development of robust high-volume production solutions
- Tolerance analysis and stack-up calculations
- Creation of CAD models, drawings and BOMs
- Support of prototype builds and sample coordination
Required Qualifications:
Applications will only be considered if you have proven experience in automotive high-volume key fob development.
Mandatory:
- Several years of experience designing high-volume automotive key fobs (remote keys)
- Strong CATIA design experience
- Extensive experience in mechanical product development
- Experience with plastic component design
- Experience with aluminum die-cast components
- Experience designing for tight gap and flush requirements
- Strong understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes
- Experience developing products for high-volume serial production
- Good communication skills in English (German is an advantage)
Project Details
- Project Start: Late Summer
- Duration: Approximately 3 years
- Workload: Preferably full-time
- Number of Positions: 1–2 Senior Engineers
This is a rare opportunity to contribute to the development of next-generation automotive access systems for a premium OEM within a long-term international engineering program. You will work on technically demanding products where precision mechanics, manufacturability, premium appearance, durability and seamless integration with electronics are critical to success.
