Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) Engineer - Closures / BIW

This Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) position offers the opportunity for highly motivated, innovative, and inspired engineers to work in a challenging assignment in the advance phase of automotive product development using parametric and associative modeling methodology utilizing NX11. 

The KBE Advance Body / closures Development Engineer will be responsible for the rapid development of component template models that incorporate engineering requirements, best practices while honoring styling intent. Will be working daily with styling/studio engineering, other component engineers, requirement experts, Sciences and Manufacturing while using the latest in parametric design engineering tools.  Successful applicants should have demonstrated the ability to problem solve in a kinetic environment while achieving commitment dates for geometric releases. 

Selected applicants should have a command of both engineering and design principles involved in sheet metal body and closures development.  Capable leading and brokering agreements for conflicting requirements with different departments.   

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or equivalent 
• Proficient with NX11 parametric modeling, modeling with feature groups and wave linking 
• Minimum of 5 years of CAD Experience 
• Minimum of 5 Years Automotive Body Engineering Experience
• Teamcenter Experience 
• Strong Communication Skills 

• Minimum of 8 years Automotive Body Engineering Experience 
• Minimum of 8 years of CAD Experience 
• Experience with software NX development 
• Knowledge of vehicle and occupant packaging methods and requirements 
• Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE) experience highly desirable 
• Vehicle assembly process knowledge and system and component tooling and process experience 
• Self-starter with strong leadership and demonstrated problem-solving ability