Roof Mechanisms Systems Design and Release Engineer Job Dearborn area,Michigan USA,Engineering

The Roof Mechanisms Systems Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design development, validation, release, and implementation of moonroofs, convertibles tops, alternative roof tops, and related systems into vehicles. You will drive design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development and through the production life of the products. You will lead suppliers and guide the design of roof mechanisms components, achieving compliance to requirements, design rules, and regulatory standards while managing attributes including package design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety, and manufacturing assembly requirements at assembly plants.

Key

responsibilities

Lead roof mechanism systems design including moonroofs, convertibles, and moveable backlites
Apply GPDS knowledge to build on-time delivery plans and lead suppliers to meet program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Collaborate cross-functionally to deliver a robust vehicle-level system, validating all roof component interfaces
Prepare and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews
Perform and/or review technical analyses including GDT stackups, CAE, and dynamic simulations; sign off on results
Participate in Technical Design Reviews
Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product lifecycle
Review and sign off CAD in Teamcenter, documenting compliance with design rules and requirements
Develop DFMEAs, SCCAF Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, and DVPRs; lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
Develop ESOWs and Engineering Concepts; support Sourcing, SOBA, EDT, piece cost, and tooling reviews
Identify validation, durability, and functional tests per SDS/ES DVP/FEDE
Drive root cause analysis, 8D, 3x5

Why, and implement corrective actions applying Six Sigma principles
Define and verify part-level prototype requirements
Support parts sign-off at assembly plants and resolve quality issues at all milestones
Assess PDL revision impacts and respond accordingly
Support STA via the Supplier Engagement Process
Travel to supplier and North America plant sites as required

Requirements - education & experience

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 capability 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 domestically and internationally
Proficiency in MS Office applications such as Excel, Word, and Power Point

Nice-to-have / preferred skills

Experience in design and release of roof system 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 DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and SCAFs

Knowledge of the Phased PPAP process

Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GDT

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 of applications and issues as required

Fully onsite position, 5 days per week. Travel to supplier and North America plant sites as required. Candidates must be onsite from day one as specified. If a candidate plans to…