Applications Engineer General#26-01463

Dearborn, MI

Onsite Job Description Position Description:

The engineer will lead the following design engineering activities from pre-program through launch

Understand structural design to meet vehicle attributes including FMVSS, NVH and Safety

Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets Develop component designs that meet customer requirements, and Vehicle Operations manufacturing requirements.

Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (seats, electrical, etc) Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements

Support supplier and Client CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling

Kick-off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing

Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures

Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at assembly plants

Individuals in these positions will be working on:

Upper Body sheet metal

Roof panel and roof ditch

A, B, C and D pillar outer and inner structures

Quarter panel and bodyside upper sheet metal

This requisition is intended to support a dedicated Upper Body Structure engineering position.

Skills Required:

Product Engineering - Candidate should have experience designing, developing, and releasing automotive sheet metal components from concept through production.

This includes creating and reviewing CAD geometry, supporting stamping feasibility, coordinating with suppliers, and manufacturing teams, resolving quality concerns, conducting competitive benchmarking studies, and managing engineering changes while meeting cost, weight, timing, and durability requirements.

Skills Preferred:

Structural Engineering - Candidate should understand vehicle body structural performance requirements and be capable of developing upper body structures that meet roof crush, side impact, durability, and stiffness targets.

Experience performing CAE correlation reviews, optimizing reinforcement strategies, working with safety and attribute teams, and developing roof and pillar structures to achieve regulatory and vehicle performance requirements is preferred.

Experience Required:

Requires a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Excellent communication skills, both oral and written

5 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer

Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred

Recent product development experience with body commodities a plus

Experience Preferred:

Applying DMAIC and DFSS principles

Reviewing and signing off on component drawings and gaging practices

Applying 8D, fishbone, and DOE problem solving methodology

Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA & SCCAFs

Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings

Leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance

Maintaining DVP&R and signing-off on DV tests - including FMVSS requirements

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).

Executing threaded fastener joint designs and tests

Education Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Additional Information:

Hybrid:

4 days per week in the office / Monday to Tuesday We offer attractive, competitive compensation and benefits including, medical, dental, 401k, short-term disability, AD&D, tuition reimbursement, and more. If you take pride in your work and are committed to personal and professional success, let's talk. Please visit www.zobility.com to learn more. Zobility is RGBSI's workforce management and staffing division. RGBSI is a multi-national corporation headquartered in Troy, MI with branches throughout the USA, Canada, Germany, and India.