Automotive Sealing Project Engineer II

Hutchinson

Auburn Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 80,000 - 110,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

Hutchinson is seeking a Project Engineer II to drive design and program execution for automotive sealing systems at our Auburn Hills facility. The role involves cross-functional teamwork, DFMEA/PFMEA activities, and ensuring milestones are met across program phases.

You will engage with customers on engineering issues, publish technical reports, and support PPAP and program launches. A bachelor’s degree in engineering and 4–8 years of automotive experience are required, with travel as needed.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering or equivalent and 4–8 years of related automotive experience.
Knowledgeable in product design and development.
Knowledgeable in the sealing manufacturing processes.
Knowledgeable in automotive body engineering.
Knowledgeable in GD&T.
Solid knowledge of sealing materials, purchased components, sealing performance and design requirements.
Basic understanding of CAD design.
Good planning abilities.
Good knowledge of Excel and PowerPoint.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Excellent interpersonal skills.
Should have participated in, at least, one full program cycle from RP0 to launch.
Willingness to travel to Hutchinson plants, to customer locations and vendors as needed.

Responsibilities

Advanced engineering of vehicle sealing systems.
Assist Program Manager in program planning.
Lead in completion of ADVP&R.
Customer contact on engineering issues and technical support.
Follow product/process validations.
Identify internal or external risks in terms of Quality, Cost, timing, product definition and processes.
Develop the DFMEA’s and PFMEA’s.
Ensure actions are executed on time at each program phase.
Develop program lessons learned at each phase.
Maintain and update drawings and parts lists.
Maintain liaison with Hutchinson Manufacturing.
Participate in design reviews.
Assist in creating program documentation (Design Requests, FEA, Technical Definition Sheets, Feasibility reviews, PCA’s, board reviews).
Publish regular technical reports (build issues & resolutions, studies).
Follow key dates and prototype shipments up to PPAP.
Assist with program launch at OEM assembly plant (occasional trips).
May assist with tooling development at supplier location (design buy off).
May participate in part reviews with customers to analyze root cause of warranty issues.