Senior Design Engineer, Product Cluster Leader

Vibracoustic is a leading global automotive supplier, providing customized solutions that add comfort to mobility by reducing noise and vibration in vehicles. As part of the Freudenberg Group, we foster an innovative and forward-thinking mindset. We are looking for proactive and entrepreneurial team players who are curious, and motivated to grow.

At Vibracoustic, you will enjoy a safe and collaborative environment and global opportunities. Ready to drive comfort with us?

Location: South Haven, MI On-Site: Vibracoustic USA Inc.

Job Description: Senior Design Engineer, Product Cluster Leader

Responsibilities:

• Provide a strong technical expertise and sense of leadership within the Design Engineering Team as well as the Product Cluster 3
• Deliver robust and innovative part designs that meet both customer and internal DVP requirements
• Effectively lead the design direction for Product Cluster 3 Parts
• Actively contribute to technical reviews
• Represent Product Cluster 3 within a global team environment
• Produce robust product designs using tools of CAD/CAE & company design standards
• Ensure parts meet all customer & internal DVP requirements
• Cooperate with Business Development to design & develop concepts according to customer functional requirements
• Cooperate with Process Development to ensure designs include DFM best practice
• Coordinate with other Design Engineers within the BU on best practice and lessons learned and work with the global PC3 team to develop those practices
• Support Business Development in the selection of the design concept
• Support acquisition for targeted projects, including presentation of Designs to customers as needed
• Document designs using VC Print Standards

This position is eligible for hybrid work up to 2 days per week after 6 months of employment.

Qualifications:

• Minimum Requirements:
• Bachelors Degree (or foreign academic equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Production Engineering or related degree field
• Four (4) years of experience as an Application Engineer, Process Engineer, Product Engineer, Project Engineer, Design Engineer or related occupation
• Experience must include:
• Experience with development of automotive components including spring isolators, suspension bushings, and motor mounting systems
• Experience with FMEA, APQP, GD&T, DVP&R, and PPAP
• Experience with cost analysis and problem solving methodology in the automotive industry such as (Ishikawa, 5 whys, etc.)
• Experience working with CAD systems such as (CATIA, NX)
• Experience working with FEA Software such as (Marc/Mentat, Abaqus)
• Experience managing design release and change control processes using PLM systems such as (e.g., Teamcenter, ENOVIA)
• Experience using FEA Pre/Post-processing software such as (Hypermesh/Hyperworks/Mentat)
• Engineering & Design experience with NVH Rubber Solutions
• Experience designing and tuning hydraulic NVH components
• Experience in Design for Manufacture, Cost, and Assembly
• Experience collaborating with global, cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and purchasing
• Experience supporting and interpreting physical validation and NVH testing results for product optimization
• Experience conducting root cause analysis and design countermeasures in response to field and production issues
• Experience preparing and delivering technical documentation and customer presentations

Other:

• No travel required for this position
• This is a hybrid position following six months of full-time in-person employment whereby the employee will work both from home up to two days a week and from the aforementioned office address
• Hence, the employee must live within a reasonable commuting distance of the aforementioned office address as no relocation package is offered as part of this role
• If offered employment must have legal right to work in U.S.

Benefits:

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the companys help
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge
• Family Insurance Plan: All-important health protection for self, spouse and eligible children

Equal Opportunity Employer:

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Apply Now:

Contact Spencer Campbell at [email protected] to learn more about this opportunity.