Staff Engineer – Closures Structures

Staff Engineer – Closures Structures

Requirements

• 5+ years of expertise in automotive Closures systems and sub-systems at OEM or supplier desired
• Experience working with Class A surface data
• 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
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Structural parts and assemblies such as Hoods, Fenders, Front and Rear Side Doors, Decklids and Tail Gates 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 Vehicle 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 work 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
• Determine required tolerances using GD&T
• Travel domestically and internationally as required

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures Structures such as castings, hot and cold stampings, extrusions, joining, etc., their advantages, and limitations.
• 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
• Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software (desired to do it)
• Solid track record of successful system level integration