Body Engineering Contractor

Overview

Troy, Michigan Body Engineering Contractor #1049070

Job Description:
Who we are looking for: We are seeking an energetic, organized, and experienced Body Validation Engineer to join our growing team. This position will own all aspects of body testing and validation for our responsible functional requirements from component level to vehicle level. You ll ensure our body testing meets the highest standards of safety, data integrity, and integration with our body systems engineering — on budget and on time.

• Lead the validation activities for our programs as primary interface to Engineering, out-source test labs, suppliers, test vehicle fleet, etc.
• Facilitate physical validation activities with us and test facilities:
  Document disposition and drive issue closure to meet program timing
• Obtain timely test vendor quotes for all testing activities, facilitate testing by creating purchase Orders and Test Requests
• Support our pursuit/quote team with cost estimates
• Represent us at testing Reviews
• Develop, manage and publish DVP&R for specific sub-systems to meet program timing
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design engineering, suppliers, CAE, quality, craftsmanship, manufacturing, purchasing
• Develop and maintain validation timing plans
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between interior engineering, internal groups and suppliers
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
• Document test results and issues as required
• Be an integral part of an energetic team that s challenging the status quo of vehicle design

• Bachelor s degree in engineering from an ABET accredited university or equivalent
• 4+ years of validation engineering / testing experience in the automotive industry including experience in body related FMVSS test modes
• Ability to use lab equipment to support internal body validation testing
• Experience in working with suppliers and customers
• Energetic personality:
  Self-starter with a high passion for success
• Excellent organization and planning skills
• Ability to manage and coordinate multiple complex tasks simultaneously
• Ability to travel to visit suppliers, test labs and our sites; up to 20% domestically / locally
• Microsoft Office proficiency:
  Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and relationship-building skills
• High level of integrity and the ability to thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced startup environment
• Broad vehicle level experience in the areas of BIW, Closures, Hardware, Exterior design or testing
• Experience:
  
  3 - 6 years

At Fast Tek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories. Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way. We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years.

Fast Tek Global is a financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused. We ve differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies. Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (Fast Tek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture. Fast Tek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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AI & Hiring Disclosure
We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.