About this role
Responsibilities
· Design of automotive component parts in CATIA V5/V6.
· Develop and execute interior system requirements for one or more of the interior trim commodities.
· Participate in the iterative process with the FMC design/styling studio to deliver the optimal balance of form vs. function vs. cost
· Implement processes and material selections to achieve world class execution of automotive interior craftsmanship and fit & finish.
· Optimize designs with the appropriate analytical and physical assessments.
· Complete and release interior components, sub-system and detail designs, utilizing a mix of in-house design and supplier engineering where required (in-house designs are planned for most major commodities).
· Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the program
· Interpret CAE simulation results and integrate recommendations into product design.
· Collaborate with key exterior system and plastic component suppliers and support overall vehicle development milestones and prototype/production build events.
· Collaborate with cross-functional teams within the FMC Vehicle Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering and Procurement groups to ensure exterior system manufacturing and assembly feasibility and serviceability.
· Responsible for technical documentation to include DFMEAs, DVP&R’s.
Requirements
· Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (MSME preferred) with a minimum of 4 years of experience in automotive exterior trim component and subsystem engineering, demonstrating technical aptitude from concept through release and launch for production and 3D modeling proficiency in CATIA V5/V6.
· Must understand the fundamental differences in design and engineering of premium luxury trim and systems and have examples or a portfolio of completed programs.
· Must have in-depth technical expertise with the latest manufacturing technologies and feasibility execution to achieve systems requirements and world-class craftsmanship/performance targets.
· Proficiency in 3D modeling utilizing CATIA V5 (minimum of 10,000 hours or 6 years) within an automotive product development environment.
· Must be self-motivated.
· Strong working knowledge of Design for Manufacturing, including familiarity with GD&T and dimensional engineering.
· Experience with technical documentation in at least 1 full life cycle vehicle programs to include DVP&R and DFMEA.
· Utilize DFSS methodologies as appropriate during the design, validation and launch of the programs.
· Demonstrated an ability to manage difficult projects with tight timing constraints and provide examples of such scenarios throughout career.
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