Omni Inclusive Hiring for Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Design Release Engineer at Dearborn, MI, United States Full Time

Summary :

You will be involved in the product design and release of aftermarket and custom accessories for automotive vehicles.

What you will be able to do :

• Lead development of body and electrical components as accessory offerings on vehicle programs. Will need to define requirements, product design, tooling, testing and launching of components.
• Work with interfacing commodity engineers, developing viable designs that meet functional requirements, ensuring compatibility.
• Work to develop CAD to specific requirements / specifications and validating with CAE, as applicable, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and Attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.)
• Manage multiple projects, working with program engineers for refining functional characteristics of the components, system, and / or features in the vehicle.
• Lead team meetings (suppliers, designers, engineers, manufacturing, etc.) and work in a collaborative environment; establishing and delivering to plan.
• Balance attributes and tradeoffs (cost, weight, timing, etc.).
• Present to team stakeholder’s, including PD Customization., Program Teams, Marketing, Vehicle Personalization, Design Studio, and Manufacturing teams.

Minimum Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Science Degree Engineering Discipline / Mechanical & / or Electrical Preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in design and release of functional components and systems integration
• Familiarity with engineering and design of automotive electrical components, wiring and systems.
• Working knowledge of TCE / CATIA, WERS, and Vis Mockup
• Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills.
• Experience with resolving complex issues and effectively communicating to management.
• Knowledge of engineering disciplines; Six Sigma, DFMEA, DVP, Certification Testing, GD&T, DFM, Variation Analysis.
• Knowledge of Systems : WERS, GPDS.

Keywords : Automotive, Aftermarket, Accessories, Design Release

Top Skills :

1. Mechanical Engineer

2. Automotive Aftermarket Accessories and Parts

3. CATIA