What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steering Wheel Engineer position at Mice Groups?
Steering Wheel EngineerLocation : On Site in MichiganPay Range : $54-$64 / hourly (W2) Job description We are currently seeking a Sr. Design Engineer, Restraints System - Steering Wheels. This position requires an excellent understanding of mechanical engineering fundamentals with a first experience in Automotive Engineering. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. The Role : o Perform the design release of steering wheels across the whole product lifetime : from system specification development, sourcing, packaging, drawing release, design validation to ramp up, manufacturing support to post SOP maintenanceo Work closely with the Design Studio, Attributes (e.g. NVH, UX), Digital, and Interior engineering teams to develop the optimal solutions to fulfill the required features with the best balance of mass and cost.o Manage Tier 1 suppliers for both engineering development and program timing. Function as the main point of contact for all supplier interfaces.o Support restraint system integration work. Work closely with CAE team to provide design inputs and utilize CAE results to optimize the component design.o Support crash tests and vehicle homologation. Make sure parts are supplied with right pedigrees for all crash test vehicles and other vehicle level validation and homologation needs. Minimum Qualifications : o Knowledge about the design and engineering of steering wheel, and / or interior or consumer mechatronics, direct experience in automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplierso Bachelor’s degree and above in Mechanical Engineering or other related fieldso Deep understanding of Mechanical Engineering fundamentals : mechanics of materials, materials properties and engineering of materials, kinematics of solids, failure mechanics, and capacity to apply those fundamentals in problem solving.o Knowledge about metal parts forming, plastic injection molding and associated design ruleso Experience using GD&T and tolerance stack analysis (ASME or ISO)o Basic understanding of electronics and automotive networkingo Enough CAD skills to package the component models into vehicle models, check interfaces with the rest of the vehicle and make small modifications if necessary. The ideal candidate should possess enough CAD skills to modify Tier 1 CAD with change proposals and give proposals and packaging envelopes to Studio.o Excellent people skills to manage suppliers, push the envelope to develop optimal technical solutions, ensure timely delivery of all componentso Have strong ethics and diligenceo Ability to make efficient reporting, both oral and written Preferredo Experience in program managemento Experience in steering wheel, other restraints, and / or interior product manufacturingo Deeper experience with Diagnostics, software updatable ECUs, Cybersecurity, software developmento Experience with systems engineering and requirement managemento Knowledge of CAE analysis and restraint system integration and optimizationo Knowledge of latest technology advancement in the field of passive safety and interior electronicso Experience in crash testso Ability to articulate highly technical issues to audiences not in the crash safety field, such as top management, design studio, purchasing team, etc.o Skills to manage suppliers, push the envelope to develop optimal technical solutions, ensure timely delivery of all componentso Experience using APQP processes (8D, DFMEA, DRBFM, GR&R, SPC)o 6 sigma Green or Black Belt Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website (www.MiceGroups.com) or through this careers site posting. 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Salary : $54 - $64
