Senior Automotive Engineer

3 days ago


Troy, Michigan, United States Toyoda Gosei Americas Full time
Job Title: Principal Engineer

Toyoda Gosei Americas is seeking a highly skilled Principal Engineer to join our Exterior Plastics Engineering department. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for providing professional-level product development and engineering for our Interior and Exterior Plastics commodity.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Lead research and development efforts to innovate new automotive technologies, materials, or processes that can improve vehicle performance, efficiency, and safety.
  • Assess and mitigate risks associated with design decisions, anticipating potential issues and implementing strategies to address them proactively.
  • Negotiate designs that satisfy customer styling and engineering requirements while ensuring manufacturability and profitability.
  • Develop design proposals for automotive Interior / Exterior parts and components utilizing 2D & 3D design tools.
  • Conduct benchmarking and analysis of competitors' components and emerging technology.
  • Serve as an asset on company resources in the areas of design, analysis, measurement, bench testing, vehicle testing, & prototyping.
  • Develop technical reports, open items list, and internal/external presentations.
  • Improve designs and define new design guidelines to improve quality, productivity, and profit.
  • Create and maintain procedures and records of product development as required by our quality system.
  • Work with customers and internal groups to resolve functional design problems, and open list items in preparation of design release.
  • Develop drawings as necessary and participate in Design FMEA.
  • Develop new technology by partnering with customers, new suppliers, and working with emerging technologies, with minimal guidance.
  • Continue to improve the product development process to provide a higher level of service to our customers.
  • Serve as an expert in engineering project management, automotive part design, and injection molding.
  • Provide technical, project, and other guidance as needed to other Engineering team members.
  • Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts.
  • Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork are critical to success.
Requirements:
  • Bachelor degree in Engineering is required; Mechanical Engineering (BSME) is preferred.
  • 8+ years of relevant work experience required.
  • 3D CAD modeling of plastic injection part is required - CATIA V5 preferred.
  • Strong Knowledge of plastic component design and injection tooling is required.
  • Thorough understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerance is required.
  • Demonstrable ability to effectively manage multiple engineering projects/timelines.
  • Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites 2016 or newer is required.
  • Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required.
  • Effective verbal, non-verbal, and written communication skills with all staff and management are required.
  • Effective attention to detail, problem solving, and organizational skills is required.
Benefits:
  • Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
  • Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
  • Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
  • Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
  • Short and Long Term Disability
  • 401K Company Match
  • Paid Time Off/Holidays
  • Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
  • Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
  • Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered


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