Acro Service Corp · 16 hours ago
Design Release Engineer
Warren, MI
Contract
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$45/hr - $50/hr
8+ years expAcro Service Corp is seeking a Design Release Engineer to contribute to the development of next-generation instrument panels and consoles. The role involves managing design, efficiency, innovation, and quality while collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet customer requirements and optimize costs.
ConsultingHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyStaffing Agency
Hiring Manager
Prashant Kumar
Responsibilities
Design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of the complex instrument panel and console subsystems will be your day to day duties
Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs
Utilize engineering tools (DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA) and leverage CAE groups including Safety Performance to successfully develop the best system solution
Assessment of design to manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding, vibration welding, vacuum forming, foam-in-place, wrapping)
Package components, manage CAD development through supplier or designers and collaborate with other systems within the vehicle (Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints, etc.). Ensure best practices are incorporated in the CAD and seeks support when best practice not met. Schedule and lead Peer Reviews
Work cross-functionally to support initial vehicle configuration work, realize cost optimization, deliver customer-driven requirements, and implement product and process improvements
Balance business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, part count, mass, complexity, timing, and content
Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations (e.g. Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers) and lead the product development team (PDT). Track and resolve open issues with support
Review, support and apply benchmarking for design direction competitiveness
Lead execution through change management process to support workstreams and initiatives described above
Support in the development of Statement of Requirements (SOR) Creation and lead in the development of statements of work, key partner for DFMEA/DRBFM/FEA
Lead launch activities for your program and commodity with a quality and on time execution mindset
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical field
8-10 years of experience from other OEMs and/or other Cockpit suppliers
Demonstrated strong sense of ownership and urgency
Proven project management experience
Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles engineering and business functions
Ability to work independently and manage one's time
Established knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
Established knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, and production methods
Established knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project, CAD tools (e.g. VisMockup, UniGraphics, or others)
Preferred
PMI or PMP certification
Interiors experience
Understand change management
Ownership
Urgency
Leadership
Not afraid to ask questions and be able to do more/try to challenge things and understand how to improve things (improve quality, cost effective)
Program management – understands this and how to get things done
Someone who is engaged, strong, and energized
Design development experience in IP and floor consoles
Experience leading projects, curious about how to improve and make a process better
Understand basic engineering requirements and criteria, creating DFMEA and understanding DFMEA
Company
Acro Service Corp
With singular global reach and agility, Acro Service Corporation offers you a unique integrated approach to staffing and consulting solutions.
1001-5000 employees
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Late StageLeadership Team
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VP - Global Supplier Partnerships
Staci Dodson Beurer SPHR, SHRM-SCP, CSP
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