Engineer, Interior / Electrical Accessory Development

Scout Motors • Novi, MI

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Become part of an iconic brand that is set to revolutionize the electric pick-up truck & rugged SUV marketplace. This role is responsible for the design, release, and validation of interior and electrical accessories for both on-road and off-road applications from concept to production. Ensuring appropriate vehicle, mechanical, electrical, and logical interfaces are present in the base vehicle. Participate in and/or lead development of RFQ packages, tech reviews, and supplier selection. Develop product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements. Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout accessories to bring them to market. Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models (CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc. Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams. Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD). Be involved with managing resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people. Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met. Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively. Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components. Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases. Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing. Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly. Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, or similar engineering degree from an ABET accredited university.
• 5-8 years of experience in automotive design and release of functional components and systems integration, including mechanical, electrical, and logical interface development and execution along all three phases of product development cycle (i.e. design, validation, launch, and post-launch).
• Familiarity with engineering disciplines: Six Sigma, 8 Disciplines for problem solving, DFMEA, DVP&R, Certification Testing, GD&T, DFM, Variation Analysis, APQP/PPAP Process, Design for Service, and Design for Manufacturing.
• Skilled in utilizing CATIA for designing and developing detailed parts.
• Analytical ability to solve problems that are unusual and complex, who is comfortable analyzing data to improve design and performance of a system.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Previous assembly plant launch experience.
• Experience with Functional Safety (ISO-26262).
• Familiarity with sheet metal structures and processes, metal stampings, injection molded components, foaming processes, and ‘cut and sew’.
• Familiarity with computer-aided engineering (CAE) or direct experience in this field.
• Understanding of Dimensional Management and GD&T.
• Experience with Electrical components and embedded systems.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the design, release, and validation of interior and electrical accessories for both on-road and off road applications from concept to production.
• Ensuring appropriate vehicle, mechanical, electrical, and logical interfaces are present in the base vehicle.
• Participate in and/or lead development of RFQ packages, tech reviews, and supplier selection.
• Develop of product specification books, test plans, DVP&R, DFMEA, Control Plans, and Quality Assurance requirements.
• Lead Product Development Team(s) to collaborate cross functionally across Scout internal functions, and suppliers to set design direction, and lead development, packaging, and execution of unique Scout accessories to bring them to market.
• Direct design and analysis groups to create 3D math models (CAD), complete 3D packaging, and validate with analytical models (FEA, CFD, etc.) to fulfill functional and design requirements, and ensure compatibility, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and attributes, such as NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.
• Be a key member and decision maker within the technical leadership team and liaison with all Scout functional teams.
• Develop and maintain all component and subsystem requirements and specifications, including device transmittals and interface control documents (ICD).
• Be involved with managing resources efficiently including infrastructure, financial, supplier partners and people.
• Ensure all program targets, including Piece Cost, ED&D Budget, Timing, Weight, and Quality, are met.
• Track open issues and collaborate with other functional groups as needed to drive issues to resolution efficiently and effectively.
• Ensure on-time validation and adequate testing coverage for all requirements (component, system, and vehicle) is achieved and traceability is maintained for assigned systems and components.
• Conduct product evaluation and design reviews during prototype and pre-production development phases.
• Develop prototypes for virtual and physical verification testing, including field testing.
• Proactively stay attuned to new advancements, market trends, consumer experience and propose system improvements accordingly.
• Follow automotive industry design best practices, such as: Robust Engineering, Design for Manufacturability, and Design for Serviceability.

Benefits

• Competitive insurance including: Medical, dental, vision and income protection plans
• 401(k) program with: An employer match and immediate vesting
• Generous Paid Time Off including: 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level