Applications Engineer

• Design and release automotive body structure components, including roof panels, roof ditches, pillar structures (A, B, C, and D), quarter panels, and upper body sheet metal.
• Develop 3D CAD models and engineering releases while ensuring manufacturability, quality, durability, cost, and weight targets are achieved.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, suppliers, purchasing, finance, safety, and vehicle integration groups.
• Support prototype builds, tooling development, supplier launches, testing, and production implementation.
• Review design feasibility, engineering changes, validation results, and structural performance requirements.
• Participate in design reviews, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field required.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive product design and release experience.
• Experience designing and developing automotive sheet metal components from concept through production.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6, 3DX, or similar CAD software.
• Strong understanding of vehicle structures, safety requirements, durability, and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent communication, project coordination, and problem-solving skills., * Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, DMAIC, DFSS, DOE, 8D problem solving, and failure mode avoidance methodologies.
• Experience reviewing CAE results, component drawings, and vehicle structural performance requirements.
• Familiarity with FMVSS, NVH, roof crush, side impact, and durability standards.

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

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