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About the Role:
The Sr. Engineer, Body Structures is responsible for assessing and validating manufacturing assembly processes to ensure body structure design requirements are achieved on the production line. You will be the technical lead for all product issue root cause and deviation containment, supporting product launch as the single point of engineering contact for Body structures. This role encompasses sustaining engineering after the initial product launch, including the design and release of new parts as required to improve quality or the assembly process. Working closely with core engineering will ensure parts meet all design and validation requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Body Structures assembly ownership

  • Solve complex component/system level problems using standard problem-solving techniques to determine root cause and provide containments.
  • Assess and validate manufacturing assembly processes to ensure body structure design requirements are achieved on the production line.
  • Data-driven proactive problem solving & issue avoidance due to process deviations or critical part quality issues.
  • Support new product launches, executing part concession deviations for Body structures in the manufacturing plant.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.

• Sustaining Engineering

  • Design and develop weight-efficient automotive BIW structural parts and assemblies to deliver the highest level of performance in NVH, Durability, and Crashworthiness performance into production.
  • Work closely with other stakeholders and attribute owners across the company, such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc., to prove design solutions.
  • Cross-functionally work with Manufacturing, Design, Product Development, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping, and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes.
  • Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers.
  • Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution.
  • Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
  • Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Skills:

• Proven 3D CAD skills, in surface modeling, solid modeling, GD&T, and drawings, preferably in 3D Experience or CATIA V6 or CATIA V5.
• Hands-on knowledge of GD&T, root cause analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, statistical process control, and production issue resolution.
• Strong technical ownership, data-driven decision making, continuous improvement mindset, and manufacturing/field-quality orientation.
• Ability to create testing plans and conduct/coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved.
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering disciplines with 5+ years of automotive experience in design and release of vehicle attributes, or a master’s degree in mechanical or automotive disciplines with 5+ years of automotive experience in design & release of vehicle attributes.
• Professional certification in Six Sigma (Black Belt or Green Belt), Shainin RedX, or an equivalent problem-solving methodology.
• Experience working with stampings, castings, and extrusions; bonus if experienced with Class A panels.
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Detail-oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an engineering-first principles approach.
• Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences.
• Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems.
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.

Compensation & Benefits:
The company offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; life and disability coverage; paid time off; paid holidays; paid sick leave; and a 401(k) retirement plan. Hourly/non-exempt employees accrue up to 120 hours paid time off, and salaried/exempt employees accrue up to 160 hours paid time off. Eligible employees may also participate in an equity program and/or a discretionary annual cash incentive program. Incentive and equity awards, if applicable, are determined based on individual performance, role scope, market considerations, and overall company results, in accordance with the terms of the applicable plans.

Equal Opportunity:
The company believes diversity strengthens everything we build. The company is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive workplace for all. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable state or federal laws and regulations.

Accessibility:
The company is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need any accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at the designated email address solely for accommodation requests. This email address is not monitored for job applications or resume submissions. To be considered for employment, all applications must be submitted through the company's Careers website.