Abacus Service Corporation · 2 months ago
Design Release Engineer - Intermediate - JLS242
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
3+ years expAbacus Service Corporation is seeking a Design Release Engineer to develop components and systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The role involves managing development timelines, leading design efforts, and validating designs through testing and documentation management.
Health CareInformation Technology
Responsibilities
The Design and Release Engineer - will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production
The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models
Establish and manage development timeline for life of project
Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components
The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource
The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools
Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing
Manage internal documentation for release of systems
Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies
On-site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant
Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance
Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical/Electrical/Aeronautical or Aerospace Engineering degree from an ABET accredited university
Self-starter with demonstrated problem solving ability
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong leadership and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to summarize and present work to management and cross-functional teams
3-5 years of experience
Demonstrated experience with Class A injection molded parts
Experience with Interior or Exterior plastic injections or exposed decorated steel components (i.e., truck bumpers)
Previous experience in automotive product development at either a supplier or OEM in North America - not looking for a designer; this job does not entail doing CAD design work
Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written)
Experience leading teams & working on complex components/issue
OEM or Tier 1 experience
Required 4 days onsite in Auburn Hills minimum
Driving required
Travel up to 20% to locally in metro Detroit; may need to cross Canadian border
Company
Abacus Service Corporation
Abacus Service Corporation is provides IT solutions for global health care businesses.
201-500 employees
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