BIW Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

BIW Engineer

Novi, MI

4 days onsite, 1 day WFH

Less than 15% Travel (Some domestic + international)

First 2 weeks in Troy for orientation; after that, the role will be based in Novi

• Bachelors Degree
• 2-5 years’ engineering experience including direct customer interaction
• Automotive / Body In White / Closures experience
• Injection molding experience
• Product development phases: concept, production design and engineering, product release, and manufacturing and assembly
• Ability to work with CAD, engineering documentation, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers

ABOUT THE ROLE:

We are looking for talented team members with experience in vehicle Body In White (BIW) and Closures. Passionate individuals interested in being involved in developing the next level industry standard for vehicle architecture and production solutions. This position will be responsible to support the Senior Engineering lead positions within the BIW and Closures activity through the product development phases of concept, production design and engineering, product release, and manufacturing and assembly.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Contribute to the Global Technical Area (GTA) strategy and growth by supporting the

Lead Engineering roles and the whole engineering team in areas such as:

• Support APQP documentation creation and maintenance (DVP&R, DFMEA, Etc.)
• Support sourcing documentation definition and development
• Create and maintain Component Technical Data Sheets (CTDS)
• Responsible for BIW component product design development and follow up
• Support related project functional disciplines (i.e.: CAE/FEA, Test and Development, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, Etc.)
• Perform detailed work assignments provided by the mentor or team member, by applying established and well-defined mechanical engineering techniques
• Provide regular updates and summary of assignment progress to team as it relates to program goals and objectives and key project requirements
• Support and contribute to knowledge base of internal and external best practices
• Participate in benchmarking studies and contribute to the benchmark knowledgebase
• Stay current with industry standards and practices and identify potential areas of continuous improvement to the team and group leads
• Maintain regular and consistent attendance

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

- Project Planning, Target Achievement, Monitoring & Reporting Employ knowledge and technical experience to support the engineering development of one or more subsystems

• Support the project team(s) engineering in achieving project objectives, performance and cost requirements, and timing milestones
• Assist and lead, when assigned, with external support services and resources involved with the project engineering development
• Support work development packages assigned to third parties
• Support the project senior engineering personnel in meeting program deliverables including, but not limited to, product definition, component design and release, validation, supplier support, launch support, etc.

- Project Related Interface

Support and Promote Project and Operations Collaboration

• Participate in global development touchpoint and milestone meetings
• Collaborate with Advanced Manufacturing Engineering (AME) to assure production feasibility
• Collaborate with the design studio to assure product appearance harmony
• Collaborate with all cross functions to make complex decisions
• Collaborate with the other project GTAs

- Employee Related Tasks

Ensure cooperation with all areas within the engineering and request the required frame conditions

• Ensure cooperation with project management
• Ensure cooperation with all other groups within the area
• Secure knowledge of development tools within the group
• Maintain training level according to the training plan and required skills
• Cooperation with all locations
• Escalation problems at the earliest time with the appropriate team members

YOUR PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, ability and/or physical demands required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Must have a positive “can do” attitude
• Must be flexible and able to course correct paths according to priority alignment
• Should be team oriented with a focus on striving for the best solutions for the group as a whole
• Education– Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
• 2-5 years’ relevant experience regarding the Responsibility / Activities (listed above) in serial development
• Proficient Computer knowledge and skills, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
• Computer knowledge and skills in CAD and CAE simulation preferred
• Six Sigma certification preferred
• Professional Communication skills (written and verbal)
• Normal amount of sitting or standing, average mobility to move around an office environment, able to conduct normal amount of work at a computer
• May require local, domestic, and international travel – less than 15% domestic + international

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.

Branex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.

Branex Group offers the following benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k)

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Company Description

Branex Group is a Minority-owned Technical Staffing firm headquartered in Auburn Hills, MI. We are a Certified Women’s Owned Business through the Women’s Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). We specialize in Engineering, Information Technology, Robotics, Human Resources, and Finance opportunities across the United States.\r\n\r\nBranex Group is committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We ensure all applicants and employees are considered without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, genetics, or any other protected characteristic by State and Federal laws.\r\n\r\n\r\nBranex Group offers the following benefits:\r\n- Medical Insurance\r\n- Dental Insurance\r\n- Vision insurance\r\n- Paid time off\r\n- 401(k)\r\n\r\n This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.