Applications Engineer General

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Applications Engineer General

Job Summary :

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for an Applications Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do :

We are looking for a strong mechanical engineer with extensive experience in casting, sheet metal, aluminum extrusions component design as well as joining methods.

This individual will be responsible for taking EV battery enclosure from design to launch. Additionally, this person will partner with battery unit team and other component teams to package battery internal components as well as the vehicle team to develop the optimal vehicle package solution for the battery.

This individual will join our team of dedicated engineers to develop quality documents to support the built to print supplier, sourcing, managing supplier.

Responsible for quality, cost, weight and functional attributes, kick-off prototype & production tooling. Deliver prototype builds, PPAP & production launch on time with quality.

Responsibilities :

• Design & Release electric vehicle pack enclosure, structure, cold plate, and seals.
• Lead all design phase deliverables from initial concept to launch.
• Manage supplier (Cost, timing, product and manufacturing changes).
• Work with supplier manufacturing, STA and quality teams to ensure design for assembly feasibility.
• Develop & maintain quality documents DFMEA, SCCAF, P-diagram etc.
• Support on time delivery of prototype & production builds, DV / PV testing, launch.
• Lead Battery structure OPD & SREA changes.
• Apply GD&T methods, create & run stack-ups, incorporate DVA analysis in design.
• Lead on time resolution of AIMS identify ICA / PCA plan and 8D workstreams.
Basics :
• BSME.
• BSME.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proficient computer skills.
• 3 years engineering, manufacturing, and developing Battery Structures including stampings and aluminum extrusions.
• Experience in using CAD / CAE tools and ability to optimize tool designs for stamping, welding, and sheet metal, extrusions, castings.
• Al, casting, sheet metal joining experience (MIG, SPR, Laser Weld, Spot Welding).
• Hybrid position.
Preferred :
• MSME.
• MSME.
• Record of innovation through invention disclosures, patents, and technical publications.
• CAD / CAE capable engineer.
• Catia, teamcenter, stack-up tools, fastener health chart, GDT.
• 5 plus years of experience engineering battery system design, usage, controls, testing, and system interactions for electrified vehicles.
• 3 plus years experience in Body in White stampings.
• PPAP launch experience.

How You Will Be Successful :

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business "First"
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer :

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us :

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC).

Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future.

With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer's toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today's problems into tomorrow's opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration.

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