Exterior Trim - Functional Plastics Engineers DRE

DRE - (Vehicle Restraints/Seat Systems/Steering, Chassis, Brake component, Engine Hardware, BMS- Battery, CAD Packaging, Switches, IP, Exterior Trim, Console, Door Trim, Sensor, BOM)

Akkodis is looking for a Design and Release Engineer (Vehicle Restraints/Seat Systems/Steering, Chassis, Brake component, Engine Hardware, BMS- Battery, CAD Packging, Switches, IP, Exterior Trim, Console, Door Trim, Sensor BOM) for a Contract position with a client located in Auburn Hills, MI. The Design and Release Engineer must be a strong systems-focused team player with interdisciplinary experience/expertise, and willing to work in a fast paced environment.

Pay Rate: $30.75 per hour to $45.09 per hour on W2 Based on experience!

Design and Release Engineer Responsibilities include but not limited to:

• Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.

• Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.

• Support Benchmarking of competitive vehicles.

• Maintain core Engineering Design Practices (EDP’s)

• Own and update Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVPR), and Failure Mode Effect Analysis (FMEA) - ensure functional objectives, guidelines and corporate requirements are met

• Cost value analysis

• Develop timelines and drive programs to meet deliverables.

• Manage Tier I suppliers and software releases and/or hardware designs to meet program timing and deliverables..

• Interface with stakeholders at all levels.

• Support resolution & design updates of vehicle packaging, logbook and manufacturing feasibility issues

• Conduct Computer Aided Design (CAD) modeling (Catia / NX) and template set-up & maintenance using Knowledge Based Engineering template modeling techniques.

• Work with Prototype Build, Engineering, to procure long lead components and coordinate sample requests for component suppliers.

• Develop and release BDU and related component designs that satisfy vehicle level

• Execute design for manufacturing process and coordinate assembly process with manufacturing engineering

• Develop system level validation plans, end of line test, and continuous conformance test requirements and coordinate with Tier 1 supplier responsible for the creation and maintenance of documentation outlining best practices supporting internal continuous improvement initiatives and the development of product technology roadmaps

• Support Change Management

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Electrical, Computer, Mechanical or equivalent Engineering Degree

• 3-7 years of Automotive Industry Experience

• Good analytical and problem solving skills

• Highly motivated and self-starter

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team environment

• Ability to interface professionally with key customers, cross-functional teams and all levels of personnel/management

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Able to manage multiple responsibilities

• Must be task oriented, detail oriented, and accurate with work

If you are interested in this Design and Release Engineer job in Auburn Hills, then please click APPLY NOW.

We are open to working with professionals eligible to work in the US with sponsorship

*** Cannot work C2C ***

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, term life insurance, short-term disability insurance, additional voluntary benefits, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pays upon meeting eligibility criteria.

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please visit https://www.akkodis.com/en/privacy-policy.

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

To read our Candidate Privacy Information Statement, which explains how we will use your information, please navigate to https://www.modis.com/en-us/candidate-privacy

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records subject to federal contractor requirements and/or security clearance requirements.