Automotive Aftermarket Accessories Design Release Engineer

Summary: You will be involved in the product design and release of aftermarket and custom accessories for automotive vehicles. What you will be able to do: Lead development of body and electrical components as accessory offerings on vehicle programs. Will need to define requirements, product design, tooling, testing and launching of components. Work with interfacing commodity engineers, developing viable designs that meet functional requirements, ensuring compatibility. Work to develop CAD to specific requirements/specifications and validating with CAE, as applicable, using Design Rules, Regulatory items, and Attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, etc.) Manage multiple projects, working with program engineers for refining functional characteristics of the components, system, and/or features in the vehicle. Lead team meetings (suppliers, designers, engineers, manufacturing, etc.) and work in a collaborative environment; establishing and delivering to plan. Balance attributes and tradeoffs (cost, weight, timing, etc.). Present to team stakeholder's, including PD Customization., Program Teams, Marketing, Vehicle Personalization, Design Studio, and Manufacturing teams. Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor of Science Degree Engineering Discipline / Mechanical &/or Electrical Preferred. 5 years' experience in design and release of functional components and systems integration Familiarity with engineering and design of automotive electrical components, wiring and systems. Working knowledge of TCE / CATIA, WERS, and Vis Mockup Strong problem solving and interpersonal skills. Experience with resolving complex issues and effectively communicating to management. Knowledge of engineering disciplines; Six Sigma, DFMEA, DVP, Certification Testing, GD&T, DFM, Variation Analysis. Knowledge of Systems: WERS, GPDS. Keywords: Automotive, Aftermarket, Accessories, Design Release Top Skills: 1. Mechanical Engineer 2. Automotive Aftermarket Accessories and Parts 3. CATIA