Description: Request Summary:
Bill Rate Max: ***/hourly
Candidate Location Requirements: Arizona or Michigan
If hybrid, # of days contractor will be required to work onsite: / 100% onsite - Flexible based on performance
Daily Schedule & OT estimate: M-F 40 hours/week, No OT
Expenses/ Expected Travel (Y/N): Potential in the future
Chance for Extension (Y/N): 12 month contract
Equipment or Software Required: Engineering PC
Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience Required: 4+ overall years of experience in the field.
Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for this role.
Disqualifiers: Candidates not local to Arizona or Michigan.
Best vs. Average: See JD
Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on quality of work
Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience
1. Minimum 4 years experience as a detail oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
2. Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
3. Minimum 4 years experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
Hard Skills Assessments
Expected Dates that Hard Skills Assessments will be scheduled: ASAP
Hard Skills Assessment Process: The assessment process will include 2-3 rounds
Required Candidate Preparation: Refresh on fundamentals
Lead Engineers will interview
Manager will interview
Final round will be at Director level
Engineer / Senior Engineer Interiors
Role
" Be a significant contributor to a world class Interior Components and Systems engineering team
" Create industry leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality
" Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the *** portfolio
" Work collaboratively within a cross functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems
" Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of *** Interior Components and Systems
" Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development
Qualifications
" 4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)
" Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities
" Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP
" Proficiency in CAD for 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 adaptability to succeed in a fast paced startup environment
" Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems
" Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution
" Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements
" Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T
" A strong desire to create exceptional products as part of a highly capable team
" A practical, hands on approach that complements theoretical knowledge
" Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills
Education
" Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
Custom Fields:
Name: Sub-Department
Value: BDYENG-BDYENG-Body Engineering
Name: Region
Value: North America
Name: Onsite / Remote Work Capability
Value: Onsite
Name: Business Unit
Value: Research & Development
Name: Department
Value: VENG-Vehicle Engineering
Name: Office Location
Value: USA_USCA_***_1
Name: Country
Value: United States
Name: Division
Value: ENG-Engineering & Software
Name: Employee Class
Value: Contractor
Name: Previously Worked At ***?
Value: No
Name: Line
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