Engineer, Body Systems Engineering Team – Exteriors/Interiors
About The Position
As a Body Systems Engineer Team Leader (SET-Leader) for Exteriors and Interiors, you will be involved in the “cradle to grave” approach to design & development. Expected to create concept design for novel solutions to current and new opportunities. Lead analysis of concept and final product, testing & launch, commercial & timing activities, and work with studio, manufacturing team and purchasing. You will be collaborating and leading the teams towards deliverable goals. Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace by achieving the following: SET-Leaders are organizationally assigned to a Body Systems Engineering Team (future product development) and have a matrix relationship to the Technical Program Leaders (TPL) in Research & Development. SET-Leaders are responsible, together with the Design Release Engineers (DRE), Purchasing, Finance, Manufacturing, Quality and Logistics Team Members, for cross-departmental planning and management of activities as well as ensuring compliance with target specifications specifically in Exterior (Bumpers, Lighting, Trim, Glazing, IP, Console, Seats and Restraints). They are accountable for the efficient integration of their L3 scope into the vehicle up to series regarding technical, cost, timing, and quality targets, as well as Timing deliverables. Main activities: Lead technical decision-making and approve technical solutions for assigned subsystem scope Ensure the documentation needed for the forward sourcing plan (spec books/ Quotation Details/ etc.) on time. Create and agree timing progression parts/system to MRD deliverable cross-functionally. Track and ensure the changes needed for technical evaluation and Issue Resolutions. Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the project timeline Own assigned exterior and interior subsystem development activities from concept through production launch, including technical performance, cost, quality, and timing deliverables. Independently manage technical issues, trade-off decisions, and cross-functional activities within assigned system scope. Serve as the primary engineering owner for assigned systems and drive issue resolution through production release.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in an engineering discipline (Master’s degree and significant experience is a plus)
- 5+ years’ experience in Body engineering development or equivalent industry experience.
- Knowledge of VW Group tools and process is a huge plus.
- Understanding of product requirements and features to deliver world class customer experience.
- Strong understanding of 1st principal physics of a system –loads, forces, and overall function of the system, and tradeoffs among design, package, function, and customer experience involved with these systems.
- Ability to self-direct, self-managing issues to closure involving all necessary teams, and adapt quickly to program changes.
- Strong desire to create unique methods for analysis using tools available.
- CAD design experience for closures systems or related vehicle components. Catia V5 and/or 3DX experience preferred but not required.
- Advanced use of tools for analyzing structural performance, motion forces, kinematic performance, manufacturing options with rapid iterations.
- Knowledge of an automotive design and development process, system requirements, and general engineering best practices.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills with a high level of integrity.
- Ability to deliver under pressure and manage component design and development within cost, weight, and timing constraints.
- Willingness to travel to suppliers, manufacturing, and testing facilities as required throughout product development and launch.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree and significant experience is a plus
- Catia V5 and/or 3DX experience preferred but not required.
Responsibilities
- Lead technical decision-making and approve technical solutions for assigned subsystem scope
- Ensure the documentation needed for the forward sourcing plan (spec books/ Quotation Details/ etc.) on time.
- Create and agree timing progression parts/system to MRD deliverable cross-functionally.
- Track and ensure the changes needed for technical evaluation and Issue Resolutions.
- Monitoring and ensuring compliance with the project timeline
- Own assigned exterior and interior subsystem development activities from concept through production launch, including technical performance, cost, quality, and timing deliverables.
- Independently manage technical issues, trade-off decisions, and cross-functional activities within assigned system scope.
- Serve as the primary engineering owner for assigned systems and drive issue resolution through production release.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
- 401(k) program with an employer match and immediate vesting
- 20 days planned PTO, as accrued
- 40 hours of unplanned PTO and 14 company or floating holidays, annually
- Up to 16 weeks of paid parental leave for biological and adoptive parents of all genders
- Paid leave for circumstances related to bereavement, jury duty, voting time, or military leave
- Pay Transparency
- Annual performance bonus program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
