Sr. Design Engineer-Closures
Job ID
130580
Job Type
Contract
Industry
Manufacturing
Location
Southfield, Michigan, United States
Talascend is seeking qualified candidates to apply for a Sr. Design Engineer position for closure systems with a leading automotive manufacturer located in Southfield, MI.
OVERVIEW:
The Closures Team is looking for a Sr. Engineer to design and deliver world leading Closures Systems for our electric vehicle platforms.
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 components and assemblies such as Hood, Fender, Side Door, Decklid and Liftgate Trim components, Spoilers, Claddings, etc., with a preference on plastic or composite design experience from concept to 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 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.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Communicate with interfacing suppliers, leading discussions to develop optimal design solutions that meet both manufacturability and quality.
• Effectively provide & receive guidance from others to negotiate balanced, viable and optimized solutions.
• Determine required tolerance datum schemes using GD&T.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.
• 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.
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.
• 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.
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures plastics and composites such as injection moldings, blow molding, SMC, extrusions, joining, etc.; their advantages, and limitations.
OVERVIEW:
The Closures Team is looking for a Sr. Engineer to design and deliver world leading Closures Systems for our electric vehicle platforms.
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 components and assemblies such as Hood, Fender, Side Door, Decklid and Liftgate Trim components, Spoilers, Claddings, etc., with a preference on plastic or composite design experience from concept to 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 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.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Communicate with interfacing suppliers, leading discussions to develop optimal design solutions that meet both manufacturability and quality.
• Effectively provide & receive guidance from others to negotiate balanced, viable and optimized solutions.
• Determine required tolerance datum schemes using GD&T.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience.
• 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.
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure, fast paced environment.
• 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.
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures plastics and composites such as injection moldings, blow molding, SMC, extrusions, joining, etc.; their advantages, and limitations.
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.
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.