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Theme Development Engineer

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for a Theme Development Engineer to work onsite at our client in Dearborn, MI (this is a contract position).

Who We Are

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America to meet their engineering resource challenges.

What You Will Be Doing

• Lead Studio property set up, and integrity including content, data pedigree, ride height, manikin drop and overall suitability
• Lead completion of studies within Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 to K6, including completion of the Design Development Checklists, Hardpoints Plan, and the integration of aligned plans into surface
• Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs whilst maintaining the emotive character and art in the surface
• Guide initial theme set-up, and development through or in advance of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to enable Physical and Digital model development and theme overlay
• Provide concept alternatives and provocations to support the reconciliation of thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
• Lead the optimization and balancing of inputs to the studio, including consideration of 'what-might-be' to support the theme vision
• Manage data within, into, and out of the studio
• CATIA – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA
• CAD – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA
• CAD Design – independently able to create complex 3D proposals – recognized as near expert in CATIA
• Design Release Engineer – Basic understanding and experience in the area
• Structural Engineering - Basic understanding and experience in the area

What You'll Need To Be Successful

Essential:

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Equivalent
• 3+ years of proven experience in complete vehicle layout/package, including Body and Trim Preferred Requirements
• Strong familiarity with legislative requirements affecting the Design Feasibility process.
• Demonstrated experience in leading and presenting to decision making forums.
• Demonstrated understanding of feasibility tools and design studio feasibility progression.
• Strong understanding of the production processes.

What You'll Get

• Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
• 401K with a match and immediate vesting
• Short-term & Long-term disability, life insurance and other optional benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts
• Ongoing professional development opportunities including Technical Training and Leadership Development
• The opportunity to work on industry leading projects