Design & Release Engineer

STG is a Preferred Vendor of a major Automotive Firm in MI. The client is actively looking for multiple Design & Release Engineer. STG has a 98% repeat business rate from existing clients and have achieved industry awards and recognition for our services. Crain’s Detroit Business named STG to Michigan’s Fastest Growing Companies list in both 2020 and 2019, Top IT Services Company’s List in 2020, 2019, 2018, and Top Minority Business Enterprise List in 2020, 2019, 2019.

STG puts company CULTURE at the forefront of every business decision and employees are EMPOWERED and MEASURED for RESULTS. Both TEAMWORK and INDIVIDUAL Performance is recognized and rewarded. These positions are based in Michigan for a large Fortune 500 Automotive firm. STG will provide immigration and permanent residency sponsorship assistance to those candidates who need it.

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms (HLM) into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s).

CAD Design, Mechanical Engineering, PowerPoint, Product Design, Product Development 1. CAD Design – ability to open and evaluate parts in CAD software such as TCE and CATIA
2. Mechanical Engineering – show engineering development work on a mechanical or electromechanical system, that includes calculations/CAE, drawings, mockups, Failure Mode Analysis.
3. PowerPoint – proficiency with this tool
4. Product Design – some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system
5. Product Development - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system

Statistical Process Controls, Statistics, PFMEA , PPAP, Technical Communication
1. Statistical Process Controls –understanding of how part characteristics are managed in production.
2. Statistics – understanding of statistical stackup methods, Weibull charts, and 3. PFMEA – awareness of what this is and how it is developed
4. PPAP – minimum awareness of, or experience with this process
5. Technical Communication – ability to summarize complex issues effectively and present in the most relevant format, using tools such as PPT.

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field. 2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms. Can include experience from internships and coursework. CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload.

Ability to travel domestical and international. Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications. Software literacy and mechatronics experience. Strong understanding of statistical analysis. 8D and 5

Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's Knowledgeable in the Phased PPAP process Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known. Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.

Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt your role to a variety…