Senior Mechanical Development Engineer (f/m/div.)

Candidates applying for the Senior Mechanical Development Engineer position at Bosch should possess a degree in Mechanical Engineering, with 5-10 years of relevant mechanical design experience. Experience with product development tools, CAD software such as CREO, and knowledge of manufacturing processes is highly valued.

Working at Bosch in Ovar as a Senior Mechanical Development Engineer means being part of a highly collaborative and innovative team. With flexible work conditions under a hybrid regime and access to training opportunities, you’ll find a supportive environment that fosters creativity and personal growth.

Essential skills for a Senior Mechanical Development Engineer at Bosch include proficiency in FEA analysis tools, a strong understanding of manufacturing processes like injection molding and sheet metal work, and excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities. Strong communication and teamwork skills are also crucial.

Bosch is committed to the growth of our associates, offering numerous training opportunities, certifications, and access to technical workshops. This ensures that Senior Mechanical Development Engineers can advance their skills and stay at the forefront of technology and innovation.

In your response, highlight specific projects where you led or contributed to mechanical design efforts. Emphasize your familiarity with tools and techniques, especially DFMEA and FEA, and how you collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.

Discuss the specific methodologies and testing strategies you utilize, focusing on reliability testing and prototype evaluations. Mention how these methodologies help in identifying potential failures early in the design process.

Explain your communication strategy and project management skills, emphasizing the importance of regular updates, collaborative tools, and feedback loops to keep everyone informed and aligned throughout the project lifecycle.

Describe the steps you typically take when performing DFMEA, including identification of potential failure modes, assessing their impact, and developing mitigation strategies. Use examples to illustrate your thorough approach.

Talk about your hands-on experience with CREO, providing examples of how you’ve utilized it for design projects. Highlight how expertise in CAD software is crucial for the prototyping and design phases of product development.

Provide an example of a complex mechanical design project, discussing specific challenges you faced, such as technical issues or time constraints, and how your problem-solving skills helped you navigate these obstacles effectively.

Discuss how you stay current with advancements in mechanical engineering, like participating in webinars, attending conferences, or engaging with professional communities. Emphasize your commitment to continuous learning.

In your answer, mention techniques such as design reviews, collaboration with manufacturing teams, and your understanding of various manufacturing processes to ensure designs are feasible within production constraints.

Explain your time management skills and techniques you use for prioritizing tasks, such as breaking down projects into manageable phases and regularly reassessing priorities based on changing project needs.

Share your perspective on the importance of collaboration in engineering, providing examples of how you’ve effectively worked within teams to achieve common goals while leveraging diverse skill sets and expertise.