Senior Design Engineer - Seating

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client that is seeking a Senior Design Engineer - Seating in Warren, MI.

Vehicle Configuration Design Engineer - Seating Properties:
This role is combined of two roles on the Vehicle configuration team; Seating Property Math Creation Specialist & General Arrangement Specialist.

Role 1: Seating Property 3D math creation Specialist:
* Modeling and surfacing in NX to create integrated 3-D surfaces and solids to support seating property builds and updates
* NX Drawings to create drawings to support parts fabrication
* Responsible to release math and drawings on time to meet physical build plan for major program milestones
* Monitor property build progress through Design Center Fabrication shops and address issues as they arise
* Facilitate mock-ups and rapid prototype parts
* Used to fabricate physical seating properties and interface with shop fabrication areas
* Used for virtual reality reviews
* Used to represent the gold source 3-D integrated solution that accommodates the latest styling surfaces

Role 2: General Arrangement (GA) Specialist:
This role focuses on industry standard activities like positioning the -Oscar- occupant in the vehicle, setting overall program targets for and evaluating the vehicle's ability to meet requirements such as spaciousness, entry/egress, visibility, and cargo:
* Includes shipping dimensions, marketing dimensions, export dimensions and numerous users across the company
* Early GA work is frequently ahead of interior surface development so this person will need to manipulate typical sections and historical solutions to create the initial feasible 3-D interior trim to be evaluated
* Responsible to release math and drawings on time to meet major program milestones
* The most advanced specialists will have strong enough CAD skills to also heavily support the creation and optimization of parametric tools and CAD processes that will redefine and accelerate the way we do this work

REQUIREMENTS:
* Bachelor's or Technical Associate's degree, or equivalent integration experience
* Demonstrated high level NX CAD capability - modeling and drafting (Top Skill)
* Understanding principles of automotive design (Top Skill)
* Excellent oral and written communication skills (Top Skill)
* Familiarity with the construction and use of physical seating properties early in vehicle development
* Familiarity with the General Arrangement, Oscar occupant, eye ellipse, and typical sections
* Familiarity with the BlueBook and SAE dimensions and procedures
* Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
* Ability to integrate complex systems and balance multiple inputs
* High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult
* High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others
* Ability to lead cross functional meetings, escalate issues, and drive decisions
* Familiarity with general automotive manufacturing processes
* Skilled in MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Preferred Skills:
* Bachelor's degree in engineering (preferred) or Technical Associates degree plus 10 years of relevant experience required
* Experience creating parametric NX tools to be utilized by others
* Experience writing Visual Basic in Excel
* Knowledge of manufacturing and fabrication processes
* Comfortable/experienced creating 3D associative math and using Sketcher
* Experience within the Body Structure, Closures, Electrical, or Interior automotive engineering/design
* Experience working with Creative Design Studios
* Total vehicle, architecture, and occupant integration experience

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.