Design Engineer - MIchigan

Deliverables:

• In charge of delivering a robust design in line with the requirements, constraints and economic targets.
• Apply the Constant Innovation Policy Handbook.
• Applies Standardisation rules, exceptionally will request de-standardisations based on sound justifications.
• Calls for all necessary design reviews.
• Report and escalate to his project manager and/or R&D Metier Manager as needed.

Detailed scheduling and budgeting

• Understands the project milestones, then translates them to mechanical activities to meet the overall project milestones.
• Documents a schedule and then follows the Mechanical activities to meet the overall project plan.

Management of the contributors

• Regular review with the Metier Department Manager to check alignment between the needs and availabilities.

Technical/Engineering Design, Mechanical Design, Technical/Engineering Design, Mechanical Engineering, Research & Development (R&D), Project/Program Management, Project Planning, Adobe InDesign, Automotive Industry, Communication Skills, * Relevant Mechanical Engineering Qualifications (Degree).

• Recent relevant experience in Design 3 years +.
• Knowledge of developing automotive cameras and or ECU’s a distinct advantage.
• A high degree of organisation and enthusiasm and the ability to communicate competently across all working levels; Management activities, interaction with OEM Customers, suppliers, other Departments and branches within the company.
• Demonstrate innovation and creativity.
• Mindset of continuous improvement and resilience.
• Experience in developing products from concept to production in an automotive environment.
• Problem solving techniques and methodical approaches to same.
• Operating within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Designing to budget.
• Developing project plans and working within agreed plans and timelines.
• Tooling and moulding experience - ability to identify and suggest part improvements.
• Experience in developing 2D drawings & designing using 3D CAD - Catia V5 R24 onwards, preferred.
• Vehicle Packaging investigations and concept evaluation.
• Tolerance investigations and stack up analysis experience required.
• Detailed Drawings and Drawing Control inc. GD+T.
• Interfacing across a multidisciplinary environment in a clear and effective manner must be demonstrated.
• Experience interfacing with Suppliers and customers.