What are the responsibilities and job description for the Applications Engineer General position at LER TechForce?
Applications Engineer General | Dearborn, MI
We are seeking an Applications Engineer General to support our client in Dearborn, MI.
WHO WE ARE
LER TechForce is a WBENC-certified women-owned engineering services and workforce solutions provider supporting customers across North America. We specialize in embedded systems, software, functional safety, and mechanical engineering, helping organizations move critical product development initiatives forward with the right expertise.
With over 20 years of experience, we partner closely with our customers to deliver engineering support when and where it matters most.
Learn more about us: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ler-techforce/
WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING
- Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for the assigned programs. Commodities include Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, Buckles, Height adjusters etc.
- Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components for Our Client's vehicles according to company-specific benchmarks.
- Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and Local Requirements for parts validation, considering the WCR (Worldwide Customers Requirements), ES (Engineering Specifications) and SDS (Systems Design specifications) as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements.
- Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets.
- Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through Our Client's systems.
- Incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and leading discussions with involved parties including suppliers.
- Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues.
- Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production.
WHAT YOU'LL NEED
Essential:
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Product Development.
- Managing project timing, releasing drawings and engineering specifications.
- Creating specific FMA Documents, DVP&R, and quality documents.
- Part delivery on time for each program milestone.
- Tracking of supplier's deliverables. Commodities include Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering Wheels, Buckles, Height Adjusters, etc.
- 3 years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities.
- Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, etc.
- Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems.
- Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately.
- Hybrid position, expected to be onsite for a minimum of 4 days a week, Monday through Thursday and Friday as needed.
Preferred:
- Master's Degree.
- Knowledge of Our Client's processes and systems.
- Experience in other interfacing interior commodities such as cockpit trim.
WHAT YOU'LL GET
- Full benefits: medical, dental, vision, HSA and FSA
- 401K with a match and immediate vesting
- Short-term & long-term disability, life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts
- Ongoing professional development
- Opportunity to work on industry leading projects