Design & Release Engineer Interior Mechanisms

Job Title: (Design & Release Engineer Interior Mechanisms)
 
About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. 
 
Job Description



WHAT YOU GET TO DO

• Lead design, development, validation and launch of phone/iPad holder systems including spring loaded clamps, detent mechanism, friction-based retention systems, and multi axis adjustability.
• Ensure proper packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system level functionality with the cockpit, console etc.
• Define kinematics and usability (one hand operation, ergonomic reach)
• Lead interface with adjacent systems (HVAC, body structures, soft trim, electrical, restraints)
• Work directly with our adjacent systems to ensure phone/iPad holder Integration meets vehicle functional objectives.

 

• Define functional objectives to meet product performance and safety targets to ensure product meets both functional performance and safety

 

• Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews to ensure packaging and design issues are addressed/resolved.

 

• Work with affected teams to ensure that accessories (like removable trim covers, speaker systems, phone and ipad holders, and more) are properly accommodated by the Cockpit system.

 

• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.

 

• Define and integrate critical characteristics (CC/SC) with adjacent systems.

 

• Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary PPAP documentation

 

• Lead Design and Component Integration reviews for each component / system at required milestones.

 

• Ensure validation of mechanism systems, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing.

 

• Support prototype builds, DV/PV and launch readiness

 



WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM


 

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required.  Master's degree is preferred.

 

• 5+ years of experience in automotive mechanism system engineering.

 

• Applications-specific experience in at least 3 of the following areas / components:

 
 

• Mechanical mechanism (springs, hinges, detents).

 

• Interior FMVSS, IIHS and other 3 ^rd party rating validation.

 

• Plastic part design and injection molding

 

• Handheld device interface, and user interaction (HMI) design

 
 

• Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.

 

• Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.

 

• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.

 

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.

 

• Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.

 

• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

 
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
 

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).

 

• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.

 

• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Location: (Troy,MI)
Disclaimer: 
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.”
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665
 
Rewards:
Medical, dental, vision
401k 
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client 
 
 
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