Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) Engineer - Closures / BIW

Stellantis • Auburn Hills, MI

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About The Position

This Knowledge Based Engineering position supports the advanced phase of automotive product development, using parametric and associative modeling methodology with NX11. The KBE Advance Body/Closures Development Engineer develops component template models that incorporate engineering requirements and best practices while honoring styling intent.

The engineer works daily with styling and studio engineering, other component engineers, requirements experts, Sciences, and Manufacturing, using parametric design engineering tools. The role requires solving problems in a fast-paced environment and meeting geometric release commitment dates. The successful candidate applies engineering and design principles to sheet metal body and closures development and helps lead and broker agreements when requirements conflict across departments.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent.
• Proficiency with NX11 parametric modeling, including modeling with feature groups and wave linking.
• Minimum of 5 years of CAD experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of automotive body engineering experience.
• Teamcenter experience.
• Strong communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to solve problems in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of 8 years of automotive body engineering experience.
• Minimum of 8 years of CAD experience.
• Experience with NX software development.
• Knowledge of vehicle and occupant packaging methods and requirements.
• Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) experience.
• Vehicle assembly process knowledge and experience with system and component tooling and processes.
• Self-starter with strong leadership and demonstrated problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Develop component template models incorporating engineering requirements and best practices while honoring styling intent.
• Collaborate with styling/studio engineering, component engineers, requirements experts, Sciences, and Manufacturing.
• Meet commitment dates for geometric releases.
• Lead and broker agreements between departments when requirements conflict.
• Apply engineering and design principles to sheet metal body and closures development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time