We are recruiting an experienced KBE Engineer- BIW to join our team to support our client in the automotive industry.
NOTE:
- Hybrid with likelihood of being Onsite 100% in Windsor, Ontario
- Must be willing and able to travel to the USA, without restrictions, effective on the start date
- Valid driver's license is required as well as a clean driving record
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Own and manage the design, development and release of BIW upper body components/ subassemblies.
- Focus on machine/metal design engineering and body structures
- Extensive knowledge of Catia/NX modeling and an extensive background developing / packaging / synthesizing complex vehicle system
- Utilize/Update parameters and standards of specific to upper body shells and closures: doors, hoods, fenders, liftgates and overall upper body system.
- Work with external suppliers and internal stamping plants and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost and material performance
- Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies
- Create source package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal team
- Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing
- Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any
- Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets and regulatory requirements
- Communicate project status, risks and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing and quality teams
- Creating CAD (Catia/NX) parametric math models for commodities using Knowledge Based Engineering template modeling techniques
- Dictating architecture and construction techniques
- Creating master development / packaging / requirement sections
- Defining master template modeling structures
- Training other Catia/NX engineers on modeling techniques, architecture
- Focuses on machine/metal design engineering and body structures
- Understanding of Design to Manufacturing Best practices and guidelines
- Competitive benchmarking studies
- Create and maintain KBE design and analysis templates / requirements as standards change
- Associative parametric modeling
- CAD modeling and NX design templates automation capability
REQUIRED SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor of science degree in engineering from an accredited University. (Mechanical, Automotive or related field)
- 5 yrs of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related areas.
- Proficient in CAD Software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems
- Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques
- Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack ups and typical automotive validation testing
- KBE engineers work on upper body shells and closures: doors, hoods, fenders, liftgates and overall upper body system.
- Focus on machine/metal design engineering and body structures
- 5 yrs of CAD modeling, Robust Modeling, Parametric CAD Modeling with Siemens NX
- 5 yrs of NX Product Template Studio and templates creation experience for process automation
- 5 yrs of hands-on experience and understanding of automotive upper body shells and closures: doors, hoods, fenders, liftgates and overall upper body system.
- Ability to understand and react to Multidisciplinary engineering fields
- Strong English Speaking/Writing skills
- Strong Engineering Design project presentation skills required
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:
- $41.00/hour - $45.00/hour (depending on experience)
- Paid Benefits after 90 days (individual and family) – extended medical, out-of-country coverage, dental etc.
- Pension eligibility, with employer match, after 1 full year of work (open enrollment every October)
MEDA offers an excellent referral bonus. Great candidates know great candidates.
MEDA Limited is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of any of the protected reasons as described in the Ontario Human Rights Code. We are committed to providing accommodation for persons with disabilities, as described in the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005, reasonable accommodation requests will be reviewed and granted to those that request assistance during our hiring process.
