Job Title: Restraints Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a Restraints Engineer to lead the in-house design and release of safety restraint components. This role involves interacting with all stages of part development from initial CAD drawings to studio through surface development, prototyping, testing, feasibility, tooling, manufacturing, and launch. The successful candidate will lead the development and execution of product verification plans and final engineering sign-off, ensuring the system meets all corporate requirements and specifications. This is a meeting-heavy job that requires strong interaction with various internal teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Interact with all stages of part development from initial CAD drawings to final launch.
• Lead development and execution of product verification plans and final engineering sign-off.
• Ensure system meets all corporate requirements and specifications.
• Manage timelines for the entire 3-year product development lifecycle.
• Travel to supplier manufacturing sites and assembly locations to assist in initial builds.
• Collaborate with testing and validation engineering to ensure components meet requirements.
• Be responsible for specific components such as rear seatbelts or side airbags.
• Participate in prototyping and testing stages.
• Interact with internal teams including Program Management, Costing, Tooling, Systems, and Vehicle Integration.
• Balance pressures from internal and external groups regarding cost, weight, functionality, manufacturability, and sizing.

Essential Skills

• 5 years as a Design & Release engineer.
• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electronics, or Mechatronics Engineering.
• Experience with restraints, active safety, seat belts, and airbags.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience in restraints design.
• Proficiency in Catia and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of tooling.

Work Environment

This position is fully onsite at a large engineering center in Dearborn, featuring a three-story building with a quad short cube setup for engineers, tall cubes for supervisors, and offices for managers and above. Amenities include a large cafeteria, barber shop, sub shop, weekly shoe shine, café, vending areas, and dry cleaning. The building is well heated and air-conditioned with natural light. Core hours are 8 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. with flexible hours from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Overtime is uncommon, and the dress code is business casual with the option to wear a shirt and tie.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $40.00 - $46.00

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

� Medical, dental & vision

� Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

� 401(k) Retirement Plan � Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

� Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

� Short and long-term disability

� Health Spending Account (HSA)

� Transportation benefits

� Employee Assistance Program

� Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Dearborn,MI.

Application Deadline

This position will be accepting applications until Jan 17, 2025.

About Actalent

Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At Actalent, diversity and inclusion are a bridge towards the equity and success of our people. DE&I are embedded into our culture through:

• Hiring diverse talent
• Maintaining an inclusive environment through persistent self-reflection
• Building a culture of care, engagement, and recognition with clear outcomes
• Ensuring growth opportunities for our people

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

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Salary : $40 - $46