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Product Engineer General

Product Engineer General
by Admin on 06-03-2024 at 8:55 pm

  • Full Time
  • Dearborn, MI
  • Applications have closed

What You Will Do:

Mass Properties Engineer You will deliver World Class Vehicle Mass Properties and Energy Management solutions for new global vehicle programs. From within Vehicle Engineering Energy Management, you will collaborate with Vehicle Architecture, Program Teams, Commodity D&R, Marketing, Finance, Corp. Communications and Manufacturing to deliver sophisticated global car and truck programs showcasing your knowledge, skills and leadership during all phases of our new global car and truck programs. Mass Properties leads the development and delivery of global platforms and vehicle mass strategies to optimize customer attributes and Fuel Economy/Emission/Safety certifications simultaneously in multiple markets.

You will:

  • Advance the Mass Strategy through the application of systems engineering principles in collaboration with functional teams.
  • Create and manage the Mass and Load Capabilities Strategy.
  • Perform Mass Property Predictions.
  • Determine the mass distribution and inertia characteristics that are primary inputs for all subsequent modeling and analysis, including Structural, NVH, Ride and Handling, Crash and Rollover Safety.
  • Provide mass calculations for Vehicles Loads and ground reactions in various loading conditions.

Basics:

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
  • 1+ year of experience in the ground transportation and/or aerospace industry in an engineering/analytical capacity (coursework/internship/co-op experience allowed).
  • Hybrid position.

Preferred:

  • Master Degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or Computer Science.
  • 5+ years of experience in the ground transportation or aerospace industries in an engineering/analytical capacity.
  • Functional understanding of powertrain, chassis, body structure and electrical systems.
  • Understanding of vehicle architecture, standard vehicle materials properties (e.g. steels, aluminum, plastics, etc.) and assembly plant end of line processes.
  • Knowledge of applied systems engineering, interface management, multi-attribute optimization.
  • Background in applied statistics or Six Sigma subject areas, experience in Minitab.
  • Demonstrated leadership of collaborative/distributed global teams.
  • Solid Understanding of CAE tools (e.g. CATIA, Teamcenter, etc.).
  • Self-directed, confident individual with excellent communication skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office.

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
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