Interior Design Engineer

Job ID
123029
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Farmington, Michigan, United States
Talascend is seeking a professional, skilled individual for our Interior Design Engineer position located in Farmington, MI.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

This role will be responsible for the design and development of Interior Trim Parts. Job functions include but are not limited to:
  • Work with plastics and metal materials in interior layout and assembly (door trims, body side trim, roof trim, cargo trim, shelf trim, pillar garnish, instrument panel, console, cockpit area) Bring to closure open items between departments and/or functional groups keeping cost, weight, performance and the customers needs in balance, while ensuring all components meet program timing requirements by use of e-mail and face-to-face discussions
  • Multi-task components or systems between vehicle lines from current production maintenance, per-launch and advance engineering to achieve timely and appropriate closure
  • Daily use of NX CAD system to check the design and engineer component parts to achieve system and vehicle performance targets
  • Coordinate design studio, vehicle development, body metal (BIW), suppliers, tool shops, restraints, wiring, and other design departments to ensure high quality design execution that meets the required functional, packaging and appearance requirements
  • Support builds in the pilot plant and in the vehicle assembly plant
  • Manage multiple cost reduction proposals and track department level progress toward annual VO targets

REQUIREMENTS:
  • BSME required 0-4 years of post graduate experience only Basic understanding of automotive technology and engineering practices, with a hands-on background in the automotive industry
  • Prefer experience with electrical harnesses and components
  • Up to 10-20% travel may be required both domestic and international Willingness to work overtime as necessary to complete job
  • Relatively clean driving record required
  • Candidates must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident
  • This position will have evening calls with Japan at least once a week. Will have the option to come in late the next day. Expect up to 10% overtime in this role. Open to non local candidates as long as they can relocate immediately
  • Bachelors degree in an Engineering discipline 0-4 years of post graduate experience p to 10-20% travel may be required both domestic and international refer experience with electrical harnesses and components

We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those qualified individuals who closely meet the qualifications of the position will be contacted. The details of the position are only a summary, other duties may be assigned as necessary.

Background Check and Drug Screen may be required.

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Talascend is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.

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