What are the responsibilities and job description for the DRE – Exterior Trims position at altentechnologyusa?
We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000 experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.
As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000 engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.
Job Description:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and or MBA from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent)
- Knowledge of Body Exterior Trimparts, focused on Functional Plastics.
- Experience developing Performance Standards, Creating master sections and Surface feasibility proposal for PDO
- Design for Six Sigma DFSS experienced (Green Belt or Black Belt preferred), Shainin Green Belt
- NX and Teamcenter knowledge
- Automotive Interior Product Design components/systems design/development/releasing experience
- Experience with Tooling feasibility in Injection molded plastics/Decorative components
- Highly motivated individual with excellent communication, leadership, organizational skills, excellent relationship building skills with the ability to work in a cross functional team environment
- Knowledge of Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R), FEA, Mold Flow Virtual Validation, GD&T, and i-Speed
- Well-rounded outward attitude
- Willingness to present to Management
- Knowledge of Quality Methods and tools (Green Belt -- DFSS/Reactive, SBT, 3L5Y)
- Knowledge of radio head unit software and hardware architectures and corresponding vehicle system architecture
- Ability to lead colleagues from engineering, planning, and suppliers to achieve goals
- Demonstrated potential to direct, teach, lead and inspire
- Highly effective at communicating technical issues both verbally and written
- Excellent MS Office skills (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook)
- Strong technical knowledge of plastic design and system interfaces.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanism and moving components interfaces.
- Strong communications skills and ability to convey technical information for understanding to various audiences (management/non-technical)
- Strong technical knowledge of plastic components and metal structures design and seat system interfaces.
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanism, latches and moving components interfaces.
- Demonstrated working knowledge of Powertrain / Engine / Transmission operation and components. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent problem solving skills.
- Must be able to manage multiple complex projects simultaneously.
- Must be able to lead and manage Suppliers.
- Some travel required to Supplier and Corporate Engine/Transmission / Vehicle Assembly Plants -- including Canada & Mexico.
- Green/black belt in Shainin or DFSS desirable.
- Note : 40% remote max - 3 days on site in Auburn Hills MI minimum required from Tuesday to Thursday.
- 20% of the time may be for traveling to supplier plant, locally in MI or in Canada or Mexico.
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual’s age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
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