Mechanical Design Engineer – Automotive Key Fobs (m/f/d)

Southern Germany | Hybrid | Full-time | Long-term Project (3 Years)

For one of our international automotive customers, we are looking for an experienced Senior Mechanical Design Engineer with a very specific background in the development of high-volume automotive key fobs (remote keys / smart keys).

This is not a general mechanical design position. We are exclusively looking for engineers who have already developed automotive key fobs for mass production.

If you have worked on smart key systems for major automotive OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers, we would love to hear from you.

Your Responsibilities

• Develop complete mechanical designs for automotive key fobs using CATIA
• Design plastic and aluminum die-cast components
• Develop battery compartments, housings and mechanical assemblies
• Ensure excellent fit & finish, gap and flush, ergonomics and premium surface quality
• Collaborate closely with Electronics, RF, Software and System Engineering teams
• Support prototype builds and product validation

Required Qualifications

• Several years of experience developing high-volume automotive key fobs
• Strong experience in plastic component design
• Experience with aluminum die casting
• Location: Southern Germany (Hybrid)
• Start: Late Summer / Autumn 2026
• Duration: Approximately 3 years
• Hybrid working model with regular on-site presence in Southern Germany (approximately two days per week)