A Product Design Engineer is responsible for the complete production of a product from original idea through to fully functioning product. May be responsible for engineering of materials and manufacturing the product. May be responsible for graphic design, ergonomics and aesthetics of the product.
Product Engineer Body Optimal Inc. - 3.0 Dearborn, MI Job Details Contract 1 hour ago Qualifications Automotive design New product introduction engineering projects Microsoft Excel 3D modeling software Requirements specification Sheet metal fabrication Competitive analysis Word embeddings 3D modeling for product design Bolts for fastening Bachelor's degree Automotive engineering Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) Design engineering Structural modeling Solid mechanics Quality control problem-solving Technical writing FEA Design for manufacturability (DFM) Fastening Productivity software Manufacturing 3D modeling Benchmarking Drafting Mechanical product validation projects Product quality failure Product design documentation Parts modeling
Full Job Description Position Description:
Rear Closures Core EngineeringSubject Matter Expert. Looking for an energetic self-starter to develop and release technical requirements and strategy for moving rear closures. Ideal candidate would have experience working with internalexternal customers to set engineering related requirements to achieve customer expectations of performance. Preferably experience with cargo doors or other rear of vehicle swinging/hinged closures. Development of core documentation like DVP&R, technical requirements, FMA, and technical strategies.
WILL BE WORKING ON
All aspects of rear closures (liftgates, tailgates, Cargo Doors, swing gate, etc). This will include sheet metal structures, hinges, latches, mechanisms, and system integration.
Skills Required:
Drafting
DFMEA, DVP
related documents from scratch. Product Engineering Experience with developing a product from start to finish including early development through to launch of that product. 3D Modeling ,Ability to open, view, measure, and cut basic sections in both Vis and Catia V5. Ability to complete basic modeling of 3D shapes within Catia. Benchmarking Experience with collecting competitive benchmarking information like mass, size, and features to compare with existing designs. Ability to draft and/or complete a Free Body Diagram (FBD) of a moving system. Experience with mechanisms and structures. Experience with sheet metal body structures, closures, stamping, static and/or dynamic sealing, power/gas struts, power drive units/motors, and hinges Direct experience in closures systems (e.g. tailgates, liftgates, swing gates, side doors, cargo doors, moveable roof systems) a plus. Experience solving current model quality issues and implementing corrective actions. Ability to utilize and demonstrate System engineering disciplines and Design for Manufacturing principles to proactively solve issues. Knowledge of craftsmanship expectations, benchmarking, and futuring. Knowledge of automotive exterior components, including materials and manufacturing technologies, such as stamping, injection molding, extrusion, forging, casting, welding, riveting, etc. Experience with bolted joint structures Experience with Structural mechanics Experience with hinge mechanism dynamics Experience with Systems engineering Working knowledge of FEA, DFMEA, Control Plan development,Dimensional Variation Analysis Ability to operate within
CATIA/3DX
environment, Teamcenter Engineering, and Digital Buck preferred
CATIA/3DX
ability to create simple parts, sections, and studies a plus Capability with Microsoft Suite of products (Word, Excel, Powerpoint) Advanced kinematic synthesis of 4 bar linkages and
FBD Experience Required:
5+ Years of experience developing Closures Systems (Door / Hood / Liftgate/Tailgate) and exposure to writing technical specifications.
Education Required:
Bachelor's Degree HYBRID (4 days per week in office)
