Sr. Engineer (CIW + Closures + Exterior)

Location : Lisle, IL

Job Type : Full time

Job ID : 10131

CAD Skills required       :  Hands on experience on Unigraphics/NX software – Solid modelling, Surface development, Assembly, 2D drafting (Part/Assy), Working knowledge on Sheet metal module, analysis (like moldflow), machining etc. will be added advantage.

Design Skills required     : Commercial Vehicle (Trucks & Bus) system level design & development experience in CIW, Closure, Exterior domain for aggregates listed down. 

  • Common resource requirements for CIW + Closures:
  • Working experience on design & development of below aggregates includes but not limited
    • CAD parametric data creation in UG/NX,
    • Conceptual design,
    • Criteria section development,
    • 2D drawings,
    • Active participation in CFT review meetings,
    • Root cause analysis,
    • Project management – Ability to manage work for target Vs actual timelines, set goals.
    • Resource management like handling & guiding a team of engineers for various work assignments and at the same time working on aggregate by own.
  • Responsible for Complete project deliverables. Should be Multitasking & Innovative for concept design work.
  • Should be conversant with design requirements DRD’s, Dfmea/pfmea, DVPs, DSAO, weight/cost targets, country specific requirements & regulations etc.
  • Manufacturing experience/knowledge for designing sheet metal/plastic parts, assy sequence.
  • Material knowledge for sheet metal & plastic parts, ability to choose material based on requirement,
  • In depth experience of ‘design for manufacturing, design for serviceability & design for Assembly’
  • Knowledge in GD&T and its impacts to component design, cost, manufacturability and parts assembly
  • Should be aware of vehicle architecture/ integration & inter-department co-ordination for day to day work activities,
  • Should be able to Innovate, suggest & Implement VA/VE, cost reduction Ideas.
  • Ability to visualize and create concepts at a quick pace
  • Should be aware of new trends, technology & implementation for automotive parts.
  • Good communication skills (oral and written). Should be able to effectively communicate concepts and designs to other design teams.
  • Should be flexible to work at Client site & ready to work in any shift including US shift.
  • Should have handled project teams in Commercial\Passenger vehicles domain.
  • To work as ‘Checker’ as per quality check parameters for drawings, cad data prior to release.
  • Specific requirements in addition to common for CIW + Closures:
  • Hands on experience in below aggregates:
    • CIW: Underbody (Floor/Under floor structure), Side panel assy, Back panel assy, Roof assy.
    • Closures : Door assy, door mechanisms/linkages

  • Past experience in :
  • Design & development of CIW structures for OEMs
  • Sheet metal design, specifically Stampings, Press-brake parts, Die/Press technology
  • Part design optimization, weigh reduction and parts nesting (for manufacturing)
  • Sense of identifying concerns and risks and providing solutions to mitigate the same
  • Keen Ability to quickly understand Requirements (State & FMVSS) and translate the boundary into a design

  • In depth Knowledge in :
  • Forming simulations / draw simulations, method plan preparation, part try-outs etc.
  • Sheet metal stamping processes, joining techniques and joint design best practices
  • CAE tests/load cases for CIW/Cab application (G-load, Modal, Virtual shaker, static/dynamic analysis etc.)
  • Testing & Validation activities of CIW/Cab application.
  • Sheet metal part fabrication processes – Press brake, Roll forming, Laser & CNC cutting/bending etc.
  • Welding processes – Spot welding, MIG welding etc.
  • Fastening methods – Rivets, SPR, Bolted joints, Adhesives etc.
  • Addition for Closures/Doors
  • Past Experience in :
    • Design & development of Closures (doors)
    • Mechanism simulation and design (for door actuators)
    • Seal design, including designing sealing planes and interfaces
  • In depth Knowledge in :
    • best practices for Water management design
    • Glazings (Glass)
    • Seal (door seals) manufacturing processes

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