Interiors Engineer

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title: Interiors Engineer

Location: Newark CA

Duration: 6 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Summary:

• The main function of a Design Engineer is to research and investigate the design functionality and maintenance of mechanical products equipment systems and processes.
• A typical designl engineer has the ability to make engineering drawings and read and interpret blueprints.

Responsibilities:

• Research design develop manufacture and test tools engines machines and other mechanical devices.
• Research and analyze customer design proposals specifications manuals to determine time and cost feasibility to complete projects.
• Assist drafters in developing the structural design of products using tools equipment or software.

Skills:

• Creativity verbal and written communication skills analytical and problem solving ability.
• Team player and detail oriented.
• Ability to make sketches engineering drawings and common computations.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints technical drawing schematics and computer-generated reports.
• Previous experience with computer applications and software related to engineering field such as Computer Aided Design (CAD).

Education/Experience:

• Bachelors degree in engineering required. 0-2 years experience required.
• Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
• Create industry-leading Interior Components or Systems with groundbreaking luxury craftsmanship performance safety ergonomics and functionality
• Contribute to the packaging engineering release and launch of Interior Components and Systems in the clients portfolio
• Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing design and vehicle engineering team placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system
• Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of the Interior Components and Systems
• Employ and develop effective tools and an innovative approach to supporting the development

Qualifications

• 4 years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim Soft trim IP Door trims Consoles Headliners etc.)
• Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark trends and supplier competencies
• Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP
• Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings Interior Components and Systems packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred)
• Vehicle and product launch experience

Advantageous

• Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment
• One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior Components and Systems
• Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
• A solid knowledge of plastic parts design structural performance manufacturing technologies craftsmanship ergonomics safety and homologation requirements
• Strong competency in materials selection plastic injection molding/DFM and GD&T
• A strong desire to create the very best product working as an integral part of a very capable team
• A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical
• Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills

Education

• Bachelor or Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.