Design Engineer III

Software Guidance & Assistance, Inc., (SGA), is searching for a Design Engineer for an opportunity with one of our premier clients in New Hudson, MI.

OVERVIEW: Experienced design engineer with core responsibilities including product and system design and development with an ability to lead the technical execution of a small team. The main focus will be mechanical system and product design using CAD and structural analysis (FEA), supported by systems modeling to substantiate the lower-level decisions. This position’s responsibilities will span from initial concepts through detailed drawing execution while working within a project team under the review of a design team lead. System-level design leadership and direction is a responsibility of this position.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND SKILLS : Typical responsibilities include but are not limited to the following: Vehicle and Product System Design and Development

• System physics modeling and characterization.
• CAD system and component concept development and packaging.
• Application of linear-static Finite Element Analysis in design optimization.
• Technical drawing generation.
• Prepare and present project status reports.
• Test design, development, and reporting (DVP&R).
• Guidance of lower-level engineers in their efforts.

Project Support

• Support and resolve customer problems using mechanical, analytical, CAE and project management skills.
• Prepare technical specifications
• Develop testing methods and procedures
• Support manufacturing by answering questions and responding to ECRs.
• Investigate alternative business opportunities.
• Function as system-level primary customer contact in some scenarios., ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the responsibilities mentioned above, tasks relating to the following area will be assigned as required.

• Be a team player.
• Have great attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong work ethic and pride in their work products.
• Be interested in technology and learning new things.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.

• ship or Permanent Residency is required.

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/YEARS OF EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum 8yrs engineering employment experience.
• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.

DESIRED SPECIALIZED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• BS in Mechanical, Aerospace, Automotive Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience in parametric 3D modeling and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing.
• Creo/NX and/or Catia
• Strong technical writing, communication, team, and organizational skills.
• ship or Permanent Residency is required.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint).

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