Product Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Product Engineer.  This is a long-term contract position.

What You Will Do:

• Lead the product design and release of side closure sheet metal components and subsystems for new vehicle programs.
• Position will require interfacing with Design Studio on surface development.
• Critical interfaces will include hardware, sealing, exterior ornamentation, interior trim and glass systems. Support of prototype build phases, including product launch, required.

What You Will Need:

• Solid written and oral communication skills
• Strong teamwork / program management skills
• MS Office proficient
• Digital Buck capable
• Demonstrated leadership abilities resolving complex issues
• Demonstrated ability to work with interfacing component engineers, full service suppliers & program management
• Minimum 3 years product design and release experience with an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier.
• Experience interfacing with automotive studio and sheetmetal stamping feasibility engineering.

Preferred:

• 6-Sigma experience is a plus
• Proficiency in CATIA V5 and Teamcenter
• Ability to work independently in a highly complex organizational structure
• Automotive product launch experience.
• Experience with automotive assembly and joining processes.
• Experience with closure panel and hardware FMVSS requirements and CAE.
• Experience with light-weight materials.