What are the responsibilities and job description for the Vave engineer position at Global Connect Technologies?
Title: VAVE Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Duration: Long Term
Required Skills:
- Underbody parts design
- Experience with manufacturing processes including stamping and welding
- Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis
- Strong understanding of sheet metal part design
- Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA or NX
- Experience with PLM systems
Key Responsibilities:
- Design and develop automotive underbody and exhaust system components
- Support product development and VAVE/cost engineering activities
- Perform cost breakdown and should-cost analysis for automotive components
- Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams for design optimization
- Support manufacturing feasibility for stamping, welding, and assembly processes
- Participate in teardown benchmarking and cost reduction workshops
- Ensure designs meet quality, cost, and performance requirements
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field
- 5 years of experience in automotive product development or cost engineering
- Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers preferred
- Familiarity with Ford systems and processes including GPDS, WERS, and AIMS preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills