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Product Design Engineer - Cockpit

Job Summary

Our client in Auburn Hills, MI is looking for a Product Design Engineer - Cockpit. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do

The Cockpit Product Design Engineer must have experience in the design / development of cockpit components and will drive the development process. The candidate will be responsible to design, release, and validate Cockpit systems and components, leading the process from inception through launch. The Candidate must be an energetic leader that proposes feasible solutions and leads the team through the product development process. The candidate must be knowledgeable in development of DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans. Previous OEM, Supplier, NX, Team Center and business system experience is highly desirable. Problem solving and DFSS experience is also desirable. Positive attitude is critical.

Basics

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent from an ABET accredited university or equivalent (Material Science/ Civil Engineering/ Aerospace) Engineering degree.
• All experience levels considered including recent college graduates.
• Knowledge of Product Development for Cockpit Systems in one or more areas below:
• Instrument Panel Systems and Components.
• Console System and Components.
• Door Trim Systems and Components.
• Cross Car Beam Structures (Steel welded Assemblies and/or Cast Structures).
• NX, Team Center, business system experience.
• Knowledgeable in development of DFMEA, DVP&R, and validation plans.
• Self Starter with ability to lead and direct a cross-functional team.
• Energetic leader
  
  

Preferred

• Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Equivalent Engineering degree.
• Previous OEM / Supplier experience is highly desirable.
• Problem solving and DFSS experience.
• Hands on experience with Design, Release and Manufacturing of Cockpit components.
• Knowledge of tooling (Injection Molding, Blow Molding, Foaming, Stamping).
• Injection molding, Blow molding, Foaming process and Stamping experience.
• MS Office experience.
  
  
  

How You Will Be Successful

• Envision the Future
• Communicate Honestly and Broadly
• Seek Technology and Business “First”
• Embrace Diversity and Take Risks
  
  
  

What We Offer

• Competitive Salary
• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• 401(k) with matching contributions
• Paid Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• Free training on all Altair products
  
  
  

Why Work With Us

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit altair.com

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.