Applications Engineer General presso Altair Engineering

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Applications Engineer General

Job Summary:

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

What You Will Do:

The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s). 

Manage and lead the HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time. Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated. Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE’s, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc. 

Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews. Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements. Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance. Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review. Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE) Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation. Apply knowledge of six sigma principles. Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level. Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues at all milestones. Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected. Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process. Deliver by applying the One Behaviors. 

Travel to supplier manufacturing and testing sites when required. Travel to North America plants when required.

Basics:

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field. 
• 2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms. 
• Can include experience from internships and coursework. 
• CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software. 
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently. 
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload. 
• Ability to travel domestical and international. 
• Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.CAD Design, Mechanical Engineering, Powerpoint, Product Design, Product Development.
• CAD Design – ability to open and evaluate parts in CAD software such as TCE and CATIA.
• Mechanical Engineering – show engineering development work on a mechanical or electromechanical system, that includes calculations/CAE, drawings, mockups, Failure Mode Analysis. 
• PowerPoint – proficiency with this tool.
• Product Design – some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system.
• Product Development - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system.

Preferred:

• Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications. 
• Software literacy and mechatronics experience. 
• Strong understanding of statistical analysis. 
• 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. 
• Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's Knowledgeable in the Phased PPAP process Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known. 
• Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Effective oral and written communication skills. 
• Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required.Statistical Process Controls, Statistics, PFMEA , PPAP, Technical Communication.
• Statistical Process Controls –understanding of how part characteristics are managed in production. 
• Statistics – understanding of statistical stackup methods, Weibull charts.
• PFMEA – awareness of what this is and how it is developed.
• PPAP – minimum awareness of, or experience with this process.
• Technical Communication – ability to summarize complex issues effectively and present in the most relevant format, using tools such as PPT.

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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