Applications Engineer General

Altair Engineering, Inc.•Troy, MI

89d

About The Position

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s). Manage and lead the HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time. Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated. Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE’s, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc. Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews. Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements. Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance. Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review. Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE) Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation. Apply knowledge of six sigma principles. Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level. Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues at all milestones. Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected. Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process. Deliver by applying the One Behaviors. Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites when required. Travel to North America plants when required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field
2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms. Can include experience from internships and coursework
CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently
Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload
Ability to travel domestical and international
Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, and Power Point
CAD Design – ability to open and evaluate parts in CAD software such as TCE and CATIA
Mechanical Engineering – show engineering development work on a mechanical or electromechanical system, that includes calculations/CAE, drawings, mockups, Failure Mode Analysis
PowerPoint – proficiency with this tool
Product Design – some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system
Product Development - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system

Nice To Haves

Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications
Software literacy and mechatronics experience
Strong understanding of statistical analysis
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills
Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's Knowledgeable in the Phased PPAP process Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known
Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Effective oral and written communication skills
Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required
Statistical Process Controls –understanding of how part characteristics are managed in production
Statistics – understanding of statistical stackup methods, Weibull charts
PFMEA – awareness of what this is and how it is developed
PPAP – minimum awareness of, or experience with this process
Technical Communication – ability to summarize complex issues effectively and present in the most relevant format, using tools such as PPT

Responsibilities

Design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures
Drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight
Lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components
Manage and lead the HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets
Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level
Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews
Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies
Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews
Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle
Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements
Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review
Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE) Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation
Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level
Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues at all milestones
Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected
Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process
Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites when required
Travel to North America plants when required