Automotive Design Architect & FEA Leader

TotalEnergies Group; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hutchinson Sealing Systems Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Center of Expertise Engineer to define early design direction and manage program risk. You will collaborate with Quality, Plant Engineering, Production, and customers to ensure design integrity across development phases.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in automotive design, with strong CAD, GD&T and FEA skills, plus travel to facilities and customers as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and 5 years automotive experience.
• Knowledge of automotive product design and development.
• Knowledge of automotive body engineering and sealing materials.
• CAD design, GD&T, and drawing development knowledge.
• Ability to work independently and in a team on multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Primary engineering contact prior to program sourcing.
• Support Engineering Managers and Project Engineers.
• Support Sales & Program Management during new business quotes.
• Develop initial design concepts and typical sections.
• Assist in section virtual validation and optimization via FEA.
• Create and manage Hutchinson design best practices.
• Interface with worldwide counterparts to transfer Hutchinson know-how.
• Train technical teams on product design upon request.
• Stay current with sealing system innovations in automotive.
• Review ECWs for clarity and accuracy at project onset.

Skills

Automotive design

CAD design

GD&T

FEA data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

CAD software

FEM/FEA tools

Job description

Hutchinson Sealing Systems Inc. in Auburn Hills, MI seeks an experienced Center of Expertise Engineer to define early design direction and manage program risk. You will collaborate with Quality, Plant Engineering, Production, and customers to ensure design integrity across development phases.

The role requires a Bachelor's in engineering and 5+ years in automotive design, with strong CAD, GD&T and FEA skills, plus travel to facilities and customers as needed.