Prototype Development Senior Engineer

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Job Title:

Prototype Development Senior Engineer Duration: M+

Location:

Saline, MI Company Background

Our client, a major employer in the area, is looking for a Prototype Development Senior Engineer to be part of its team in its North American operations.

Collaborative. Respectful. A place to dream and do. These are just a few words that describe what life is like  one of the world's most admired brands, Client is growing and leading the future of mobility through innovative, high-quality solutions designed to enhance lives and delight those we serve. We're looking for diverse, talented team members who want to grow and challenge what's possible with us.

• Client's Prototype Department (PD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our weld and paint engineering team.
• Reporting to the Prototype Development Senior Engineering Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to lead preparation of tooling, process planning and suppliers during prototype builds to ensure highest quality and on-time vehicle delivery, including but not limited to quoting, sourcing, CAD modeling, parts list confirmation, scheduling, quality control and supplier management as well as an understanding of weld and paint process and equipment.
  
  The person in this role will support the Vehicle Prototype department's objective to support Client North America Product Development and Vehicle Evaluation.

• The required work is cyclical and will change during a project from early schedule planning to CV build management. The required work will start with early process planning for jigs and tooling and finish with leading CV build activity for welding and paint processes.
• Grasp key project requirements to set early process targets and strategy.
• In-house process planning considering Safety /Quality /Productivity/ Cost.
• Develop and maintain Operation Plan (OP) for in-house process, tooling and vendor activity.
• Clear communication of deliverables to project team and Sr. manager.
• Operation Plan tracking in-house process and tooling to meet project goals.
• Attend project meetings and negotiate countermeasures.
• Summarize status and report to upper management weekly.
• Attend prototype vendors for part kento-kai, fixture approval and weekly status meetings.
• Track and follow responsible processes, tooling, and vendor issues to closure.
• Issue and manage in-house tooling spec.
• Process offline robot programming.
• Chair meetings with in-house shop and other groups to monitor vehicle build progress.
• Travel to supply base to review parts prior to shipment.
• Track and resolve quality problems.
• Measure and adjust In-House tooling, N&P check welded sub-assemblies.
• Multi-tasking will be required due to activity overlaps.
• Supporting build process both at prototype vendor and at PD Weld and Paint line.

• Must have bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Weld Engineering).
• + years of experience working on Client vehicle programs in either manufacturing, production engineering, PD, Design or QE.

• Deep understanding of tooling (design and manufacturing) & Welding and Painting process planning.
• Deep understanding of body structure and shell body, welding and painting process.
• Proficient in body accuracy and related measurement equipment, model set, fixture and part scanning.
• Proficient with D CAD (Catia) - CATIA/CARROT Robot Offline Programming.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to act as a representative of NA R&D to TMC, manufacturing, affiliates, and suppliers.
• Ability & willingness to coach and mentor less experienced engineers/co‑ops.
• Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, up % of the time.
• Willingness to work overtime up to % of the time including weekends.

• Experience in other engineering fields such as design, procurement, quality or manufacturing.
• Master's degree in engineering.
• Experience using Poly Works.
• Experience in LSW (Laser Screw Welding) or Self Piercing Rivets.
• Completed TBP with Panel.
• Completion of JKK.
• Completion of OJD.
• Terrace Experience in managing D Data.
• Experience supporting equipment installations for weld or painting equipment.