DRE-Interior

Kforce has a client in Warren, MI that is seeking a DRE - Interior. Job Responsibilities:

• Design, development, analysis, implementation, and validation of the complex instrument panel and console subsystems will be your day to day duties
• Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs
• Utilize engineering tools (DFMEA, ICDs, PFMEA) and leverage CAE groups including Safety Performance to successfully develop the best system solution
• Assessment of design to manufacturing processes (e.g. injection molding, vibration welding, vacuum forming, foam-in-place, wrapping)
• Package components, manage CAD development through supplier or GM designers and collaborate with other systems within the vehicle (Thermal, Electrical, Body, Chassis, Restraints, etc.); Ensure best practices are incorporated in the CAD and seeks support when best practice not met. Schedule and lead Peer Reviews
• Work cross-functionally to support initial vehicle configuration work, realize cost optimization, deliver customer-driven requirements, and implement product and process improvements
• Balance business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, part count, mass, complexity, timing, and content
• Communicate information to and from internal and external customer organizations (e.g. Creative Design, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality, suppliers) and lead the product development team (PDT); Track and resolve open issues with support
• Review, support and apply benchmarking for design direction competitiveness
• Lead execution through change management process to support workstreams and initiatives described above
• Support in the development of Statement of Requirements (SOR) Creation and lead in the development of statements of work, key partner for DFMEA/DRBFM/FEA
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field
• PMI or PMP certification preferred
• 8-10 years of experience preferred from other OEMs and/other Cockpit suppliers
• Demonstrated strong sense of ownership and urgency
• Proven project management experience
• Demonstrated ability to be flexible/adaptable in exercising judgment in a changing environment and to manage competing priorities
• Advanced knowledge of engineering principles and theory
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proven ability to learn business processes quickly and to work well with business partners at different levels within the organization
• Strong ability to assess risk and apply management principles engineering and business functions
• Ability to work independently and manage one's time
• Established knowledge of production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Established knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, and production methods
• Established knowledge of computer software, such as MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Excel, MS Project, CAD tools (eg VisMockup, UniGraphics, or others), etc.