TEC Group, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Studio Design Engineer
Livonia, MI
Full-time, Contract
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expTEC Group, Inc. is seeking a Studio Design Engineer who will act as the technical bridge between various teams within the company. The role involves overseeing complex design projects and ensuring that design intent is maintained throughout the development process.
Staffing & Recruiting
Responsibilities
Oversee the creation of complex concept layouts and develop new designs as well as re-designs using internal or external 3D models, clay models, sketches, and verbal instructions
Assist in the development of both interior and exterior designs by providing feasibility information, master sections, and packaging information
Work to find common ground with cross-functional teams while championing the goals of the design team
Advise the studio team on requirements for common automotive manufacturing processes and build conditions while meeting Federal Motor Vehicles Safety Standards (FMVSS) guidelines
Lead groups of designers to achieve best-in-class results
Coordinate multiple projects to support overall project and component design timing
Oversee the modeling of simple or complex parts as well as dependent components
Define and apply Six Sigma principles and GD&T for assemblies and dependent components
Run design proposal meetings to establish closure on outstanding program issues using Vis Mock-Up and TeamCenter Engineering to gather and disseminate data
Utilize TeamCenter Engineering as a Product Data Management (PDM) system to document program milestones
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) studio experience
Minimum of 10 years of mechanical design experience in product design and development
Minimum of 5 years of experience using CATIA V5 Generative Surface Design (GSD), Free Form Surfacing (FFS), and 3D modeling
Ability to plan and organize department management tools such as surface trackers and surface change requests while maintaining deliverables
Ability to drive resolution of surface data issues and lead digital reviews
Ability to work within a styling studio environment, both independently and as a team member
Proficiency in CATIA V5 for producing studio and styling data guidelines while maintaining best practices
Ability to comprehend dimensional variations on nominal surface gaps and flushness
Preferred
Experience with Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) processes and release procedures
Experience in craftsmanship and systems compatibility
Experience evaluating design alternatives and providing recommendations
Experience in Batavia, Philpot, and Descriptive Geometry, as well as manual drafting
B-surface experience
Ability to be creative and provide artistic insight to ensure consistency with the design process
Knowledge of surface changes within a Surface Data Management System (SDMS)
Knowledge of the design development and feasibility process and how these drive design deliverables
Basic skills and ability in hands-on automotive tool usage and application
Company
TEC Group, Inc.
TEC Group recruits and employs quality talent for companies from diverse industries across the U.S.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Cheryl Hughes
Chief Financial Officer
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