Body Chassis Component Test Engineer

We’re the world’s leading supplier of automotive test facilities, delivering a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers in Dearborn, MI.

• Develop and implement test plans for validation of Body / Chassis components, systems, and full vehicles.
• Design, review, and update operational test procedures to ensure maximum facility and operational efficiencies.
• Plan, design, conduct, and write reports for component development and testing.
• Develop and implement new test procedures to verify new designs and technologies.
• Ensure that all facilities and test equipment are properly maintained to conduct high quality testing.
• Verify quality of test data by applying statistical methods.
• Work with Design and Release Engineers to develop test plans that maximize utilization of prototype components, systems, test fixtures, and facilities.
• Ensure test procedures are correlated to real‑world customer usage.
• Develop and implement maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure all test equipment functions properly.
• Perform basic test automation functions such as test automation setup and execution.
• Lead the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements.

• B.S. in Engineering from an accredited school.
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel‑VB macro development.
• Excellent leadership, communications, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals.
• Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem‑solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
• Ability to develop and deliver business cases and presentations, and project documentation to be delivered to upper management.

• BS in ME/EE.
• 1+ year experience in lab testing.
• Working knowledge of servo hydraulic systems, supporting facilities equipment (fixed and mobile), control software fundamentals and data acquisition including RPC Pro Simulation Software and Multi‑Axis Testing.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrometric test equipment and controllers.
• Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6‑Sigma skill set or certification.
• Ability to develop and deliver business cases and presentations, and project documentation to be delivered to upper management.
• Experience managing testing at labs including forecasting, maintaining schedules, ensuring quality testing on schedule.
• Post‑test data processing for accurate test results.

• Lifting: up to 50 lbs.
• Climbing: 25%.
• Crawling: 25%.
• Special clothing/equipment (wearing):
  Safety glasses, slip‑resistant hardened‑toe shoes, gloves, long pants, short‑sleeve shirts.
• Sitting: 50%.
• Standing: 50%.
• Bending: 25%.
• Stooping: 25%.
• Job requires manual labor.
• High noise level: exposure to high noise areas possible in test facility.

• Inside office environment, test lab.
• Exposure to extreme (hot/cold) temperatures 20%.
• Hazardous conditions: rotating equipment, trip hazards.

• Must complete and pass a pre‑employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, and background check.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co‑workers.
• Must have clear, concise and accurate communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner.
• Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.

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