Job Title: Wheel & Wheel Trim Engineer

Job Description

As a Wheel & Wheel Trim Engineer, you will be responsible for the engineering of wheels, wheel trim, inserts, center caps, and other components from initial concept to production. You will engage with attribute groups and other system owners to take the design from concept to production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop wheels, wheel trim, inserts, center caps, and other components from initial concept to production.
• Establish requirements for components based on desired vehicle attributes.
• Complete component DFMEAs and DVPs, and contribute to system failure mode analyses.
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers, using creativity and teamwork to design with excellence at the system and component levels.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Manage multiple complex projects in a demanding environment.
• Work closely with the design studio, CAE department, and validation team.

Essential Skills

• Experience in the automotive industry, specifically focused on the design of wheels, wheel inserts, and wheel trim.
• Proven 3D CAD skills.
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly.
• Experience in technology, system, and supplier selection.
• Project leadership and mentoring skills.
• Design release engineering experience, including engineering change management and project management experience.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Personally designed components from concept to production.
• Ability to determine required tolerances.

Work Environment

You will work in a collaborative environment, engaging with various departments such as the design studio, CAE department, and validation team. You will manage multiple complex projects, coordinating virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities. Creativity and teamwork are essential to excel in this demanding environment.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $55.00 - $62.00/hr.

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 Southfield,MI.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Apr 18, 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.

If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing process due to a disability, please email actalentaccommodation@actalentservices.com for other accommodation options.

Salary : $55 - $62