Prototype Development Senior Engineer (99W207)

Job Title: (Prototype Development Senior Engineer (99W207)) About Kyyba: Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances. At Kyyba, the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development. Job Description JOB DETAILS:Automotive OEM's Vehicle Prototype Department (PD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our weld and paint engineering team.Reporting to the Prototype Development Senior Engineering Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to lead preparation of tooling, process planning and suppliers during prototype builds to ensure highest quality and on-time vehicle delivery. Including but not limited to quoting, sourcing, CAD modeling, parts list confirmation, scheduling, quality control and supplier management as well as an understanding of weld and paint process and equipment. The person in this role will support the Vehicle Prototype department's objective to support Automotive OEM North America Product Development and Vehicle Evaluation. What you'll be doing The required work is cyclical and will change during a project from early schedule planning to CV build management . The required work will start with early process planning for jigs and tooling . And finish with leading CV build activity for welding and paint processes.Grasp key project requirements to set early process targets and strategy.In-house process planning considering Safety /Quality / Productivity/ CostDevelop and maintain Operation Plan (OP) for in-house process, tooling and vendor activity.Clear communication of deliverables to project team and Sr. managerOperation Plan tracking in-house process and tooling to meet project goals.Attend project meetings and negotiate countermeasures.Summarize status and report to upper management weekly.Attend prototype vendors for part kento-kai, fixture approval and weekly status meetings.Track and follow responsible processes, tooling, and vendor issues to closure.Issue and manage in-house tooling specProcess offline robot programming.Chair meetings with in-house shop and other groups to monitor vehicle build progress.Travel to supply base to review parts prior to shipmentTrack and resolve quality problemsMeasure and adjust In-House tooling, N&P check welded sub-assembliesMulti-tasking will be required due to activity overlapsSupporting build process both at prototype vendor and at PD Weld and Paint line REQUIREMENTS:Must have bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Weld Engineering).4+ years of experience working on Automotive OEM vehicle programs in either manufacturing, production engineering, PD, Design or QE.Proficient communication skillsDeep understanding of tooling (design and manufacturing) & Welding and Painting process planning .Deep understanding body structure and shell body, welding and painting process .Proficient in body accuracy and related measurement equipment, model set, fixture and part scanning.Proficient with 3D CAD (Catia) - CATIA/CARROT 3 Robot Offline ProgrammingExcellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to act as a representative of NA R&D to TMC, manufacturing, affiliates, and suppliers.Ability & willingness to coach and mentor less experienced engineers/co-opsWillingness to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 20% of the time.Willingness to work overtime up to 25% of the time including weekends. What you may bringExperience in other engineering fields such as design, procurement, quality or manufacturing.Master's degree in engineeringExperience using PolyWorksExperience in LSW (Laser Screw Welding) or Self Piercing RivetsCompleted TBP with Panel.Completion of JKKCompletion of OJD.Terrace Experience in managing 3D DataExperience supporting equipment installations for weld or painting equipment Location: (Saline, MI) Disclaimer: Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need." It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment, including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact Kyyba at 248-813-9665 Rewards: Medical, dental, vision 401k Term life Voluntary life and disability insurance Optional Pre-paid legal plan Optional Identity theft plan Optional Medical and dependent FSA Work-visa sponsorship Opportunity for advancement Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client SELECT AWARDSAn INC 5000 company for 10 yearsCorp! 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