Project Engineer

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Kforce has a client in Warren, MI that is seeking a Project Engineer responsible for design and release engineering of exterior lighting components. This may include upfront design and development and/or program launch/current product continuous improvement execution.

Summary:
The Project Engineer will be responsible for managing design and development of their components and working cross functionally with multiple other teams (studio/program team/purchasing/supplier quality/supplier/manufacturing/etc). They will own and manage their parts list and will work to meet all development milestones on time and with quality. The Project Engineer will lead root cause analysis and problem resolution of issues that range from warranty to assembly plant issues. This person will be responsible for leading a PDT (Product Development Team) to drive issue resolution, quality improvement, cost reduction and design optimization.

REQUIREMENTS:
* BS in Engineering - Mechanical, Electrical, or closely related technical discipline
* 2+ years of experience in exterior lighting or injection-molded plastic part design (or clearly equivalent)
* Strong NX and Teamcenter/Unigraphics skills (math creation, packaging, release)
* Experience with vehicle integration and design trade-offs (appearance, performance, cost, mass, complexity, manufacturability, timing)
* Working knowledge of SOR, ICD, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, drawing/BOM creation

Preferred:
* MS in a relevant engineering discipline
* Knowledge of global exterior lighting regulations and installation criteria
* Experience with global suppliers and full program execution from concept through launch
* Experience with lit mechanizations, feature communication graphics, day/night architecture reviews

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

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