Design Engineer

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector, listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry, our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Position: Design Engineer

Location: Ann Arbor,MI 48105

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

What you'll be doing

• Using your knowledge in design process and standards, outputting typical design team deliverables such as 3D models, 2D drawings, technical reports, and instruction sheets.
• Attending routine Design Reviews and reporting the key metrics of your design.
• Developing countermeasures to achieve design targets such as cost, mass and fatigue strength based on evaluation and quotation results.
• Building relationships with key stakeholders (such as drivetrain and vehicle design, TMC engine design, purchasing and assembly plants)
• Project managing NA suppliers to ensure on-time delivery of quality parts in line with the requirements of each Client milestone.
• Process improvements, advancing PDE's design process capability to improve quality and on-time delivery of design deliverables.
• Benchmarking similar designs to ensure our competitiveness (i.e. cost and customer expectations).

Requirements:

What you bring

• Bachelor of Science Degree (or above) in Mechanical Engineering
• 4+ years in automotive design/development
• Demonstrable CAD skills and a strong understanding of GD&T
• Proficiency with Excel and PowerPoint.
• Excellent problem solving and analytical skills.
• Strong knowledge of conventional, hybrid and electrified powertrains.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.
• Team-oriented thinking and a "can-do" attitude.
• This position requires driving. A motor vehicle record that's acceptable by company standards is required for this position.

What you may bring

• Seeking candidates with extensive Engine experience
• Master of Science Degree in engineering
• Experience in detail design of ICE peripheral services such as lubrication system, belt system and timing chain cover, fuel system, cooling system, intake and exhaust systems
• A working knowledge of aluminum and iron castings, thermoplastics, stampings, and forgings
• Experience with CREO, WBDM, and typical powertrain CAE design software (FEA, CFD, GT Power or similar)
• Hands-on experience with engine/powertrain assembly
• Expertise in GD&T and typical ICE and transmission manufacturing methods
• A working knowledge of DRBFM
• A working knowledge of Quality Management and Supply Chain Management principles
• Experience working in a multi-cultural environment
• Experience with production engineering.

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.