HLM Design and Release Engineer

Job Title: (  HLM Design and Release Engineer )

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:

Job Description:  The HLM Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids). You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products. In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s)

Skills Required: CAD Design, Mechanical Engineering, Powerpoint, Product Design, Product Development

• CAD Design – ability to open and evaluate parts in CAD software such as TCE and CATIA
• Mechanical Engineering – show engineering development work on a mechanical or electromechanical system, that includes calculations/CAE, drawings, mockups, Failure Mode Analysis.
• PowerPoint – proficiency with this tool
• Product Design – some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system
• Product Development - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system

Preferred: Statistical Process Controls, Statistics, PFMEA , PPAP, Technical Communication 1. Statistical Process Controls –understanding of how part characteristics are managed in production. 2. Statistics – understanding of statistical stackup methods, Weibull charts, and 3. PFMEA – awareness of what this is and how it is developed 4. PPAP – minimum awareness of, or experience with this process 5. Technical Communication – ability to summarize complex issues effectively and present in the most relevant format, using tools such as PPT.

Experience Required:  2+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms. Can include experience from internships and coursework. CAD Capable (such as CATIA, 3DX, Teamcenter) & familiarity with CAE tools and software. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently. Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload. Ability to travel domestical and international. Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Experience Preferred: Experience in design and release of latching mechanisms, closure systems, or related mechanism applications. Software literacy and mechatronics experience. Strong understanding of statistical analysis. 8D and 5Why corrective action and problem-solving skills. Experience with DFMEA's, PFMEA's, and SCCAF's Knowledgeable in the Phased PPAP process Detailed understanding of materials, manufacturing technologies, and GD&T Ability to work in a fluid environment when overall vehicle targets, size, appearance, and manufacturing location are not always known. Ability to solve complex system issues and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Effective oral and written communication skills. Ability to adapt your role to a variety of applications and issues as required.

Education: Bachelor's degree in engineering 

Additional Information : Manage and lead the HLM suppliers to comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets. Understand GPDS (Global Product Development System) and create plans to deliver on time. Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver a robust system at vehicle level, ensuring all system interfaces of the HLM components are evaluated and validated. Create and present technical presentations for peer and management reviews. Perform and/or review & sign off technical analyses of component/system functional and packaging studies such as: dimensional stackups (GD&T layouts), CAE’s, dynamic calculations and simulations, etc. Actively participate in the Technical Design Reviews. Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS through the product life cycle. Review and sign-off CAD in Teamcenter Compile, document, sign-off, and present evidence of compliance to all applicable design rules and requirements. Develop HLM System documents including DFMEAs, SCCAF, Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, & DVP&Rs Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance. Develop ESOW (Engineering Statement of Work), EC (Engineering concepts) and participate in the Sourcing Process (SOBA, ED&T review, piece cost and tooling cost review. Identify validation, durability and functional tests required as per SDS & ES. (DVP / FEDE) Address issues with root cause analysis (8Ds, 3x5Why) and permanent corrective actions implementation. Apply knowledge of six sigma principles. Define and verify engineering prototypes requirements at part level. Parts implementation/Sign-off at assembly plant & assistance with quality issues at all milestones. Review impact of PDL revisions and proceed accordingly if affected. Collaborate with STA with technical assistance through the Supplier Engagement Process. Travel to North America plants when required.

Location: (Hybrid Position and  Dearborn 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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