Product Engineer Body/Exterior Systems

Product Engineer Body | Dearborn, MIWe are seeking a Product Engineer Body to support our client in Dearborn, MI. WHO WE ARE LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING Product Engineer Secondary Description: Body / Exterior Systems Position Description: The D&R (Design & Release) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of automotive body and exterior systems and components, including but not limited to fixed glass, wipers and washer systems, leafscreens, badging, appliques, spoilers, running boards, roof rails, and other exterior components under their responsibility for assigned vehicle programs. The D&R Engineer will lead early development, system feasibility, and technical design activities in collaboration with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, Supplier Technical Assistance (STA), and other cross-functional engineering teams. The engineer is responsible for continuous design improvement focused on quality, cost, weight, performance, timing, manufacturability, and assembly. The D&R Engineer will design parts in compliance with Corporate, Local, and Global Regulatory Requirements while considering Worldwide Customer Requirements (WCR), Engineering Specifications (ES), Systems Design Specifications (SDS), Manufacturing requirements, and Assembly requirements. The engineer will support the complete product lifecycle from concept and sourcing through validation, prototype builds, launch, Job 1, and ongoing engineering changes. Responsible for meeting program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets using the Waterfall process.Understand and apply GPDS (Global Product Development System) to create engineering plans and deliver program requirements on time.Apply Robustness Engineering disciplines and Failure Mode Avoidance tools throughout the product development process.Develop Engineering Statements of Work (ESOW) and Engineering Concepts (EC).Participate in the sourcing process, including SOBA, ED&T reviews, piece and tooling cost reviews, and CPA.Actively participate in Technical Design Reviews and cross-functional engineering meetings.Design, develop, validate, and release parts through AVBOM/FEDE BOM and WERS throughout the product lifecycle.Support Change Control Meetings and worldwide engineering change processes.Audit and maintain BOMs with correct part levels, usage, and engineering content for prototype builds and post-Job 1 production.Ensure engineering designs comply with Worldwide Customer Requirements (WCR), Engineering Specifications (ES), Systems Design Specifications (SDS), regulatory requirements, manufacturing requirements, and assembly requirements.Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing based on SDS and ES requirements using DVP/eFDVS and applicable validation workbenches.Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the component level.Leverage AIMS root cause analysis to identify issues and implement permanent corrective actions.Apply Six Sigma, 8D, Lean, and other structured problem-solving methodologies as appropriate.Support parts implementation and engineering sign-off at assembly plants and assist with quality issues through all program milestones.Review PDL revisions and determine appropriate engineering actions when affected.Support VQRs, VRTs, and PVT activities as required.Collaborate with STA and provide technical assistance throughout the Supplier Engagement Process.Work closely with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers, and other engineering organizations to resolve technical issues and achieve program objectives.Drive continuous improvement in product quality, cost, weight, performance, manufacturability, and assembly.May require travel to component manufacturing facilities and vehicle assembly plants, both domestic and international.May require extended travel to support vehicle launches at Our Client's assembly plants.Maintain compliance with applicable Corporate, Local, Global, and Regulatory requirements throughout the product lifecycle.Apply Our Client's Performance+ principles and engineering best practices to deliver robust, high-quality products on schedule. WHAT YOU'LL NEED Essential: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Engineering, Systems Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.Product Engineering.Mechanical Engineering.Design & Release Engineering.Systems Engineering.Project Management.CAD / CAD Design.Teamcenter.Vismockup. AVBOM / FEDE BOM.Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS).Automotive Body and Exterior Systems.3+ years of experience in automotive body/exterior systems development in an engineering role; 5+ years preferred for senior-level responsibilities.Automotive Design & Release experience with body and/or Class A exterior components.Experience with CAD design and automotive component development.Experience with Teamcenter, Vismockup, AVBOM/FEDE BOM, and WERS.Experience designing and releasing parts through the automotive product development lifecycle.Experience with injection-molded part design preferred/required for applicable components.Experience with validation, durability, functional testing, DVP, and engineering prototype development.Experience supporting manufacturing and assembly plant implementation, sign-off, and quality issue resolution.Experience working with suppliers and Supplier Technical Assistance (STA) through the Supplier Engagement Process. Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline.APQP. Analytical Skills.Critical Thinking.Problem Solving.Injection Molding / Injection Molded Part Design.Lean Manufacturing.Lean Six Sigma.Six Sigma / Green Belt.8D Problem Solving.Release Engineering.Microsoft Excel.Microsoft Office.Microsoft Outlook.Microsoft PowerPoint.Microsoft Word.Microsoft Access.Microsoft SharePoint.Microsoft Azure.Experience with Our Client's production part approval processes and systems.Our Client's Systems and Our Client's Product Development experience.Experience with GPDS (Global Product Development System).Experience with Our Client's Waterfall process and Robustness Engineering disciplines.Experience with Our Client's Performance+ methodologies.Experience supporting vehicle launch at domestic and international assembly plants.Experience with VQR, VRT, PVT, PDL revisions, and engineering change control.Experience with AIMS root cause analysis and permanent corrective action implementation.Experience participating in sourcing activities including SOBA, ED&T reviews, piece and tooling cost reviews, and CPA. WHAT YOU'LL GET Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA401K with a match and immediate vestingShort-term & long-term disability, life insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramEmployee DiscountsOngoing professional developmentOpportunity to work on industry leading projects