Sr. Engineer â Closures StructuresÂ

Southfield, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Sr. Engineer Closures Structures

Location: Southfield MI 48076

Duration: 9 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination.
Candidates should have demonstrated the ability to learn quickly and work effectively in a fast-paced rapidly changing environment and be excellent at multi-tasking.

Responsibilities:

Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Structures parts and assemblies such as Hoods Fenders Front and Rear Side Doors Decklids and Liftgates with a preference on aluminum or composite designs with knowledge of hinges and kinematic requirements from a blank page into production.
Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance size weight durability and cost.
Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible.
Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehic Safety Vehicle Dynamics NVH Durability Manufacturing Design Studio etc. to create world class designs.
Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.
Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.
Cross functionally works with Manufacturing Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing Supplier Quality Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes.
Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved.
Perform detailed analysis of section properties materials and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs.
Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers.
Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution.
Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
Determine required tolerances using GD&T.
Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications:

5 years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired.
Solid track record of successful system level integration.
Experience working with Class A surface data.
Proven 3D CAD skills proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software (desired to do it).
Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts.
Experience in technology system and supplier selection.
Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.
Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences.
A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS OptiStruct MatLab ADAMS etc.
Proof of excellence in your past position while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems.
Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.
Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures Structures such as castings hot and cold stampings extrusions joining etc. their advantages and limitations.

Education:

Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Job Title: Sr. Engineer Closures Structures Location: Southfield MI 48076 Duration: 9 Months Job Type: Temporary Assign...