Product Engineer General bei Altair

Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Product Engineer General

Job Summary:

Our client in Dearborn, MI is looking for a Product Engineer General. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

Mass Properties Engineer – Core Benchmarking for segments as defined by JD Powers APEAL: Develop a competitor data set for the Weight Engineering metrics, (GVWR, GVMR, GAWR, Payload, Min-Max Tire Sizes, Powertrain and Transmission, Suspension architectures, Ferrous/non-ferrous Material usage map for the competitor vehicles, glass thicknesses) Develop an analysis of Competitor and Our Client´s Standard Weight enabling technologies, assemble data into the documentation format Develop an opportunity weight value for each non-standard weight technology. Implement process improvements to prevent errors states found on programs Update FAP to add new program’s audit requirements Continue to enhance ETW Validation Process so we do complete, quality validation work Manage tech reviews to standardize & simplify business processes. 

Provide mass calculations for Vehicles Loads and ground reactions in various loading conditions, Handle data in support of legal labeling and spring selection, Evaluate failure modes in the verification process and lead projects to fix Knowledge of applied systems engineering, interface management, multi-attribute optimization, Background in applied statistics or Six Sigma subject areas, experience in Minitab, Solid Understanding of CAE tools (e.g. CATIA, Teamcenter, etc.) Primary skills preferred:
Skills Required:

Basics:

• Bachelor's Degree.
• Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Outlook.
• Microsoft Excel - proficient, skilled user.
• Microsoft Outlook – proficient, skilled user.
• Microsoft Excel – very proficient user who can understand the use of formulas, extensive formatting, and statistical functions.
• 1+ year of experience in the ground transportation and/or aerospace industry in an engineering/analytical capacity (coursework/internship/co-op experience allowed).
• Onsite position. Expected to work onsite at least 4 days a week. 

Preferred:

• Master's Degree.
• Project Planning. 
• 5+ years of experience in the ground transportation or aerospace industries in an engineering/analytical capacity.

How You Will Be Successful:

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.