The successful candidate will play a key role in the design, validation, and release of automotive restraint components and systems for both new and current vehicle models.
This position requires a strong foundation in program management and engineering principles, with a focus on quality, timely project delivery, and collaboration with cross-functional teams.
Pay Rate : $40.00 - $45.00 Per hour
Key Responsibilities
- Project Management : Manage project timelines, ensuring timely delivery of parts for each program milestone.
- Design and Engineering Specifications : Release drawings and engineering specifications, translating customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets.
- Document Creation : Develop FMA (Failure Mode Analysis) Documents, DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report), and other quality documents to support the engineering process.
- Supplier Coordination : Track deliverables from suppliers, analyze customer feedback, and monitor supplier progress using systems such as WERS, FEDE, GPDS, and Catia.
- Design Compliance : Ensure parts comply with corporate and local validation requirements, including WCR (Worldwide Customer Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications), and SDS (System Design Specifications).
- Assembly Plant Coordination : Incorporate new designs and engineering changes at the Assembly Plant and lead discussions with relevant stakeholders, including suppliers.
- Production and Quality Support : Assist production with part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production and provide support for any quality or manufacturing issues that arise in current production.
Qualifications
- Experience :
- Required : Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Design and Release (D&R) Engineer.
- Preferred : Experience with restraints systems is highly advantageous.
- Technical Skills : Proficient in WERS, FEDE, GPDS, Catia, and other relevant automotive systems.
- Education : Degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
Skills and Competencies
- Program Management : Excellent program management skills with the ability to handle multiple assignments simultaneously, prioritize tasks effectively, and meet deadlines.
- Interpersonal Skills : Strong team player with outstanding interpersonal skills to work effectively in a collaborative environment.
- Problem-Solving Ability : Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical and production challenges effectively.
Additional Requirements
- Safety Training / Certification : Safety training or certifications relevant to automotive engineering is preferred.
- Travel : Some travel is required (approximately 10%), including overnight and multi-day stays within the U.S. and Mexico.
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