PRODUCT DESIGN ENGINEER

Company: EPITEC
Location: Dearborn
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

Epitec
POSITION:Design and Release Engineer
JOB TYPE:Release Restraints D&R engineer
LOCATION:Dearborn, MI
JOB SUMMARY FOR DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER:

• Product Development Engineer - Restraints Design and Release Restraints D&R engineer is responsible for the design and release of restraints components and systems for the new and current vehicles.
• Additional Information: POSITION IS FULLY ONSITE / REMOTE CANDIDATES NEED NOT APPLY
• --- Some travel is required / about 10% / Various US locations and Mexico / Travel to include overnight, or multiple day stays
  
  RESPONSIBILITIES FOR DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER:
  
  • Design, develop, validate, and release automotive systems, subsystems, and components for the assigned programs
  • Monitor the development of interior trim for Vehicles according to company - specific benchmarks
  • Design parts to comply with corporate and local requirements for parts validation, considering WCR (Worldwide Customer Requirements), ES (Engineering specifications), and SDS (System Design Specifications) as well as the Manufacturing and Assembly requirements
  • Translate customer, regulatory, and product requirements into engineering targets
  • Monitor supplier and analyze customer feedback through systems (WERS, FEDE, GPDS, Catia).
  • Responsible for incorporating new designs and engineering changes at the Assembly Plant and leading discussions with involved parties including suppliers
  • Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues
  • Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production
  • Managing project timing
  • Releasing drawing and engineering specifications
  • Creating specific FMA (Failure Mode Analysis) Documents, DVP&R (Design Verification Plan & Report) and quality documents
  • Part delivery on time for each program milestone
  • Tracking of supplier3's deliverables.
    
    REQUIRED EXPERIENCE FOR DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER:
    
    • Experience Required:
    • 5+ years of experience working as a D&R engineer
    • Experience Preferred:
    • Restraints experience is a plus
    • Education Required:
    • Bachelors degree in mechanical engineering, Electronics or Mechatronics Engineering
      
      SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS FOR DESIGN AND RELEASE ENGINEER:
      
      • Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
      • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work well with others as part of a team.
      • Significant problem solving skills previously demonstrated through resume and interview questions
        
        BENEFITS
        
        • Medical, Dental, PTO, Holiday tailored to meet your needs. 401K/Match, $15,000 Life Insurance, Award-Winning Employee Care Program. Established and highly regarded reputation with Green Card and H1 processing.
          
          Why should you choose Epitec?We started Epitec with a single focus, "Placing People First." Knowing every good endeavor begins with listening and understanding, we've set about challenging every part of the employment process. Bringing the proper connections together for the perfect fit.
          How is Epitec different?Epitec gets to know our prospective employees, using these insights to locate the perfect placement for you. We are there, every step of the way. Providing a best-in-class compensation package combined with the opportunity to grow financially and personally through your work.
          What is the result?Epitec represents the world's top companies and works to fill their open jobs with the world's best talent. That's led to Epitec servicing an impressive list of Fortune 100 companies. We've also won many awards, including one of Crain's Detroit Business "Cool Places to Work," and 101 Best & Brightest - local, national and elite winner. And that's just the beginning, as we work to innovate the way the world thinks about employment.

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