Sr. Technical Specialist, Exterior Systems

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Sr. Technical Specialist – Exterior Trim – Glazing The position requires experienced professionals with a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the glazing and mechanisms systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. The ideal resource will exhibit a can-do attitude and approaches their work with vigor and determination. Resources will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment. Will also act as a mentor to more junior engineers. Role: • Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of glazing and mechanisms of a state-of-the-art car. • Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency. • Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system. • Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation. • Will also act as a mentor to more junior engineers. Qualifications: • 12+ years of experience in vehicle glazing and mechanisms design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas: o Glazing – Windshield, Quarter Glasses, Roof Glass and Backlite o Wiper System o Side Mirrors o Active Grill Shutter o B Pillar Appliques • A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving. • Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6 • Proven experience with glazing, wipers, thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies • A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers • Launch experience • Understanding of applicable regulatory requirements. Advantageous: • 10 or more years of experience with glazing, including deep understanding of thermal and acoustic performance, mechanism system integration, plastics design, Class A surfaces, aero features, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, structural design, paint (matching), sensor integration. • Led a team through an automotive product development cycle • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team • Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills • A great work ethic Education: • Bachelor of Science (minimum) in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline. • Advanced Degree is advantageous.

 

Salary Range: 100,000-140,000

The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate’s combination of job-related knowl