Frame Design and Release Engineer

The Design Release Engineer is responsible for system design, development, and engineering release of structural frame components and assemblies. The Engineer will be responsible for the execution of a work plan to achieve the component and system-level functional objectives. He/she will be responsible for the on-time delivery of components/systems from the initial concept through vehicle launch. Project management key process indicators (KPI's) and C/W/I efficiency will be utilized to monitor progress.

The component design (FMEA), analysis (CAE), vehicle packaging (NX), model/drawing integrity (Teamcenter), Product Assurance Plan (PAP), component validation (DVP&R), change management (CN), engineering bill of material (EBOM/CODEP), build support, issue management (GIMS), fastened joint design, and assembly torque development. The Engineer will be required to work with multiple support groups (NVH, Vehicle Integration, Stress Lab, Safety, and Durability) to complete all validation and testing.

Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience in a product release environment
• Intermediate level of design/development engineering experience in frames or chassis structural components
• Self-starter with strong leadership, communication skills, and demonstrated problem-solving ability
• Knowledgeable in regard to high strength steels, weld parameters, and GD&T

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
• Minimum of 3 years of frame or structural chassis component engineering
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in UG NX and Teamcenter
• DFSS Green or Black Belt
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer proficient (including spreadsheet, word processing, presentation and database applications)