Design Analysis Engineer (Assistant Chief Engineer)

TS Tech Americas, Inc. is a leading global automotive tier one supplier with 72 locations in 14 countries. Our commitment to quality has resulted in the organization winning the prestigious JD Powers award for seat quality. We have an immediate need for an Assistant Chief Design Analysis Engineer in our Southfield, Michigan office. Excellent benefits package, flex time program, matching 401K plan and relocation package are available for qualifying candidates.

Summary:

Direct and lead automotive seating and interior trim product design analysis utilizing FEA. Support product development with engineering technical expertise and project management support from concept planning to mass production. Coordinate with customers, suppliers, subsidiary companies to ensure all specifications and requirements.

Qualifications/Essential Skills and Experience:

• M.S. in Mechanical Engineering or B.S. in Mechanical Engineering with 2 years' experience additional to below:
• Minimum 6 years' experience with automotive seating or interior trim product design and analysis with physical testing correlation (experience with LS Dyna/PAM Comfort/Virtual SeaUOptistruct for optimization, Catia V5, Hypermesh, LS PrePosUPrimer preferred)
• Minimum 3 years' experience project lead or management
• Knowledge of safety regulations/standards test setup pertaining to automotive seating and interior products (FMVSS, ECE, DIN, IIHS, etc.)
• Experience with projecUteam schedules (experience with MS Projects is a plus)
• Proficient on MS PowerPoint, Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to travel locally (driving), domestic and/or internationally (air) without restriction (typically less than 10%)

General Job Requirements

Create and maintain design analysis schedules and support future planning

Utilize FEA to ensure safety, performance, and regulation compliance and check/review mesh quality and analysis results

Create, check, and maintain FEA reports per ISO 9001

Prepare technical reports and presentations

Directly support customer with analysis results and countermeasures/optimizations

Support FEA team overall functions and assist Chief Engineer with all functions