R&D Design Engineer

Nissan Motor Corporation

Farmington Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 90,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

Nissan is seeking an R&D Design Engineer to join the Exterior Design Engineering Team in Farmington Hills, MI. This full-time, onsite role focuses on shaping exterior features for future Nissan vehicles, including lamps, wipers, mirrors, and related components.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in engineering (mechanical, optical, or electrical) with 1+ years of relevant experience, strong data analysis and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work onsite and communicate effectively with

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical) required.
  • 1+ years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Ability to gather data and propose solutions.
  • Self-motivated, detail-oriented problem-solver.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Onsite work in Farmington Hills, MI.
  • U.S. citizen or permanent resident.
  • Clean MVR required.

Responsibilities

  • Own design responsibilities for Lamps, Wipers, Washer System, Mirrors, Horn, and Cowl Cover.
  • Create initial design concepts based on program content.
  • Secure budget for responsible parts.
  • Troubleshoot issues and identify root causes with countermeasures.
  • Work with suppliers to meet quality, timing, and cost requirements.

Skills

Data analysis
Problem solving
Attention to detail
Communication skills
Onsite work
US citizen or PR

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical)

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Full-time onsite (M-F)

Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical preferred)

Sponsorship: No

Come drive innovation with us.

We are currently looking for an R&D Design Engineer to join our organization. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented engineer looking to join the Exterior Design Engineering Team. Come help shape the exterior look and function of future Nissan vehicles!

A Day in the Life:
  • Overall design-responsible for: Lamps, Wipers, Washer System, Mirrors, Horn, Cowl Cover.
  • Create initial design concepts based on program-changing content.
  • Secure necessary budget for responsible parts.
  • Troubleshoot issues. Find root cause(s) and propose countermeasure(s).
  • Work with suppliers to ensure overall quality, timing, and cost requirements are met.
Who We're Looking For:
Required:
  • Education requirements: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical).
  • 1 or more years of directly related professional-level engineering experience.
  • Ability to gather data, boil it down to key points, and propose solutions.
  • Self-motivated, self-driven, detail-oriented problem-solver.
  • Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal).
  • Ability to perform work onsite at the Farmington Hills, MI, USA office.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
  • A clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required.
Desired:
  • Experience in automotive exterior Lamps, Wipers, Mirrors a strong plus.
  • Experience in Siemens NX CAD software a strong plus.
Travel Requirements

occasional business trips up to 2 weeks within North America; also occasional business trips up to 4 weeks overseas (Asia, Europe).

What You'll Look Forward to at Nissan:
Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:

Benefit from diverse career paths, cross-departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards:

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and/or Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXuame0vwiw&list=PLki2k0CDxrPe8V6WmEeEdhj1fosRD-JQa

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan's policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America

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