Engineer, Body Exterior Systems & Mechanisms - Fiberglass Tub & Class-A Surfaces

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build parametric NX models and drawings for the fiberglass tub, claddings, fascia, dash/IP structure, and hood mechanism; release in Teamcenter (TC)
• Drive A/B/C-surface development with PDO (Product Design Office): manage interfaces, parting lines, drafts, radii, and attachment strategies without breaking the theme
• Iterate multiple concepts quickly for studio reviews; document pros/cons, mass/cost impact, and feasibility
• Define laminate stackups, cores, reinforcements, and hardpoints for fiberglass/composite parts; specify inserts, bonding, and local doublers
• Own gap & flush targets and fit/finish at Class-A: datum scheme, locator strategy, tolerance stacks, and build validation
• Engineer the hood mechanism end-to-end (hinges, latch/secondary, counterbalance, stops, slam loads, cycle life, service access)
• Lead supplier DFM/DFA for composite and plastic processes (hand layup, RTM/VARTM, SMC/compression molding, trimming/fixtures, gel-coat/paint), plus mechanism manufacture and assembly
• Create and maintain the BOM, interface control documents (ICDs), and change management (ECR/ECO)
• Run quick checks in SimSolid/Ansys or hand calcs for stiffness, local bearing/crush, bracket loads, and hood slam; coordinate physical tests and CMM/fixture checks
• Support prototype builds and issue closure at Alpha/Beta/DV/PV; track quality (S&R, water/dust sealing, squeak/rattle countermeasures)
• Work across Studio, Vehicle Packaging, Chassis, Thermal, EE, and Manufacturing to land hardpoints and assembly sequence

Experience

Required

• Strong NX part/assembly/drafting skills; Teamcenter release experience
• Hands-on experience with fiberglass/composite design (laminates, cores, bonding, inserts) and DFM with suppliers
• Proven ownership of gap & flush, datuming, and tolerance stacks for Class-A exterior parts
• Ability to justify decisions with first-principles reasoning, quick FEA, and hand calculations

Preferred

• Mechanism design for closures (hoods, lids, latches, hinges, gas struts) and durability/cycle testing.
• Mechanism design for closures (hoods, lids, latches, hinges, gas struts) and durability/cycle testing.
• Dimensional control and fixtures (CMM strategy, locator design, SPC); experience with 3DCS or similar.
• Sealing and NVH for off-road (dust/water ingress, rattle control).
• Basic should-cost for composites and mechanisms; supplier quote reviews

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