KBE Engineer BIW

Position: KBE Engineer BIW [14326]
Overview
We are recruiting an experienced  KBE Engineer- BIW  to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.

NOTE:

Hybrid onsite up to 3x's per week with likelihood of being Onsite 100% in Windsor, Ontario

Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date

Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record

Responsibilities

Own and manage the design, development and release of BIW upper body components/ subassemblies.

Focus on machine/metal design engineering and body structures

Extensive knowledge of Catia/NX modeling and an extensive background developing / packaging / synthesizing complex vehicle system

Utilize/Update parameters and standards of specific to upper body shells and closures: doors, hoods, fenders, liftgates and overall upper body system.

Work with external suppliers and internal stamping plants and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost and material performance

Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies

Create source package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal team

Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing

Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any

Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets and regulatory requirements

Communicate project status, risks and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality teams

Creating CAD (Catia/NX) parametric math models for commodities using Knowledge Based Engineering template modeling techniques

Dictating architecture and construction techniques

Defining master template modeling structures

Training other Catia/NX engineers on modeling techniques, architecture

Focuses on machine/metal design engineering and body structures

Understanding of Design to Manufacturing Best practices and guidelines

Create and maintain KBE design and analysis templates / requirements as standards change

Associative parametric modeling

CAD modeling and NX design templates automation capability

Required

Skills & Qualifications

Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an accredited University. (Mechanical, Automotive or related field)

5 yrs of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related areas.

Proficient in CAD Software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems

Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques

Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack ups and typical automotive validation testing

KBE engineers work on upper body shells and closures: doors, hoods, fenders, liftgates and overall upper body system.

Focus on machine/metal design engineering and body structures

5 yrs of CAD modeling, Robust Modeling, Parametric CAD Modeling with Siemens NX

5 yrs of NX Product Template Studio and templates creation experience for process automation

5 yrs of hands-on experience and understanding of automotive upper body shells and closures: doors, hoods, fenders, liftgates and overall upper body system.

Ability to understand and react to Multidisciplinary engineering fields

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.

KBE trained

Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 stamping suppliers.

Experience with problem solving such as Red-X

Experience with robust design such as DFSS

Experience with change management, release, and warranty systems

Knowledge of global automotive standards

Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications

Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities.

Compensation & Benefits

$41.00/hour - $45.00/hour (depending on experience)

Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.

Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)

MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.

MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.

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