Sr. Engineer - Automotive (Brake System)

Abacus Serivice Corporation; Windsor; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing firm seeks a Sr. Materials Engineer for a full-time position in Windsor, ON. Responsibilities include supervising personnel, operating brake-testing equipment, and liaising with suppliers. Applicants need a Bachelor's degree in engineering, 3+ years in automotive testing, strong leadership skills, and knowledge of vehicle braking systems. The role offers excellent benefits including medical and retirement options.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k options

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive/testing industry.
• Experience working in a unionized environment.
• Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems.

Responsibilities

• Supervise unionized personnel in safety and environmental aspects.
• Operate brake-end dynos and full-size chassis dyno.
• Analyze data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand.

Skills

Excellent communication and leadership skills

Strong time management

Leadership and planning

Automotive testing experience

Data analysis skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automotive / Material Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Team Center and NX

Link ProLink software

Coordinate measuring machine (CMM)

Job description

Job Description

Title

Sr. Materials Engineer - Automotive

Location

Windsor, ON N8W 5B5

Duration

12 months (Open ended)

Description

The Brake Development Lab (BDL) is part of the Engineering Systems Development – Chassis / Body-in-White (ESD – CBIW) department.

Responsibilities include the operation of two brake-end dynos and one full size chassis dyno including associated test setup and reporting. The primary responsibility will be the supervision of unionized personnel and duties associated with such supervision (safety, environmental, conflict resolution, etc.)

Other activities will also include taking and analyzing data using the Laser Vibrometer and Caliper Test Stand. Departmental activities may be required depending on scheduling, for example vacation coverage in the Electromechanical Systems Test Lab.

The coordination and shipping of specimens and samples to various product engineers and suppliers will also be required.

Other work duties include working with external suppliers to lead the dissections of various components, track budgets and help generate purchase orders. Work with ARDC management and University of Windsor in interviewing, hiring and training co-op students.

Excellent communication and leadership skills are required to coordinate and instruct bargaining unit mechanics. The successful applicant must have cross functional experience in working collaboratively with the mechanic supervisor, union, management, maintenance and facilities teams.

The BDL is a 24 / 7 operation where occasionally coverage on the afternoon, midnight, weekends / OT may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Automotive / Material Engineering is required from an accredited university
• 3+ years of engineering experience within the automotive / testing industry, testing experience preferred
• Experience working in a unionized environment
• Must be legally authorized to work in Canada with ability to travel to USA
• Must have a valid driver's license
• Knowledge of vehicle suspension and braking systems
• Team Center and NX knowledge would be an asset
• Knowledge of Link ProLink software suite an asset
• Previous experience using a coordinate measuring machine (CMM) an asset
• Competent with the Microsoft Office Suite of products including Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, VBA
• Strong time management, leadership, planning and follow up skills
• Excellent written and oral skills

Additional Information / Must Have's

• Brake system design / testing experience
• Unigraphics NX experience
• Test lab experience with data analysis3.
• Onsite - 100%-
• Driving a company vehicle is required
• Amount of travel, Very little, mostly in Canada and USA.

Company Description

Abacus Service Corporation is a nation‑wide staffing firm based out of Farmington Hills, Michigan that services Fortune 500 companies in varying industries across the US. This is a full‑time position offering excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision, long and short term disability, life insurance, FSA and 401k options.