Sr. Design Engineer - Closures Stamping

Years of Experience: 8+ Years

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the design and development of automotive Closures Stamping parts and assemblies such as Hoods, Fenders, Front and Rear Side Doors, Decklids and Liftgates with a preference on aluminum or composite designs with knowledge of hinges and kinematic requirements from a blank page into production.
• Design with excellence at system and component level with great attention to every detail creating optimized for performance, size, weight, durability, and cost.
• Deep understanding of sheet metal formability and Die process to perform stamping simulations for the Closure parts using AutoForm software to ensure manufacturability
• Provide engineering product performance guideline.
• Work closely with both internal teams and external suppliers using creativity and teamwork to integrate multiple systems in the most efficient way possible.
• Manage, plan and assess mechanical engineering needs regarding priorities, deadlines, quantities, and drives suppliers for on-time deliverables with internal Lucid Customers.
• Work closely with other stake owners and attribute owners across the company such as Vehicle Safety, Vehicle Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, Design Studio, etc. to create world class designs.
• Collaboration with cross functional teams such as CAE by interpreting and using analysis results to guide and evolve the design.
• Collaboration with manufacturing to ensure efficient process sequence and build quality.
• Perform engineering duties in providing prompt feedback on product design proposals to ensure manufacturability.
• Cross functionally works with Manufacturing, Design and Product Development as well as with Purchasing, Supplier Quality, Stamping and Suppliers on items such as tool buy-offs and secondary component changes.
• Provide approval for supplier forming simulation setup and output.
• Address Lucid technical questions, follow up to ensure all action items are completed, and take formability ownership of the technical management of the products.
• Facilitate the PCR process interaction between the supplier and Lucid Engineering teams.
• Ability to create testing plan and conduct / coordinate physical tests to prove out design concepts and ensure performance targets are being achieved.
• Perform detailed analysis of section properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking activities to understand competitiveness of designs.
• Assist development with new processes or materials as requested.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Coordinate and communicate with interfacing suppliers.
• Maintain documentation of internal or external communication, processing data, and other pertinent engineering product information.
• Effectively provide direction to others and negotiate a balanced solution.
• Coordinate virtual engineering and physical validation testing activities for your designs.
• Determine required tolerances using GD&T.
• Travel domestically and internationally as required.

Qualifications:

• 8+ years of expertise in automotive Closures Structural systems (Closures-in-white) and sub-systems or Closures hardware and mechanisms at OEM or supplier desired.
• Solid track record of successful system level integration.
• Experience working with Class A surface data.
• Proven 3D CAD skills, proficient with CATIA V5/V6 or similar software (desired to do it).
• Hands-on practical experience in prototype assembly and production assembly with the willingness to assemble your own parts.
• Experience in technology, system and supplier selection with expectation of leading activities.
• Ability to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment is crucial.
• Detail oriented personality with a determined problem-solving attitude using an Engineering first principles approach.
• Design release engineering experience including engineering change management and project management experiences.
• A strong understanding of various analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MatLab, ADAMS, etc.
• Proof of excellence in your past position, while demonstrating profound creativity in resolving mechanical design problems.
• Experience in full life cycle development from concept to prototype to full production.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes applicable Closures Structures and Hardware such as hot and cold stampings, extrusions, joining, injection molding, die casting, etc., their advantages, and limitations.

Education:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or equivalent from ABET accredited institution or equivalent closures automotive experience. Master's degree preferred.