Body Systems Engineer - Trucks

Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. Our culture is one where employees are empowered to have a voice that can influence business decisions, find work that is exciting and enjoy an unbeatable camaraderie between colleagues. We’re currently looking for a Body Systems Engineer-Trucks to join our team in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Summary:
Responsible for the development of lower body structures (dash, floor or engine compartment) to meet performance and regulatory requirements related to body structures.

• Must have a good understanding of stiffness, durability and strengths requirements as related to passenger vehicles and trucks.
• Familiarity with design and development of lower body trim parts like carpet, insulators and fender protectors is desirable.
• Job encompasses either new and/or current model programs plus continuous improvement by increasing design robustness or through warranty reduction of existing models.
• Willing to work overtime as needed.

Job Duties:

• Daily use of CAD to study and make designs, present proposals and release the new or improved designs.
• Warranty reduction using root cause analysis techniques.
• Extensive interaction with manufacturing, other design groups, assembly plants, styling, test groups and prototype technicians.
• Variation and tolerance analysis at both component and system level.
• Make presentations of ideas and studies to upper management.
• Manage supplier to develop parts, meet cost, timing and quality targets.
• Manage cost and weight of assigned parts to meet or exceed targets.
• Daily interaction with manufacturing, other design groups, assembly plants, styling, test groups and prototype technicians.

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering.
• Use of CAD system.
• Proficiency with NX or I-DEAS is desirable.
• Strong ability to visualize part or system and work in a totally digital environment through the development cycle until physical phase.
• Work in a multicultural, multilingual environment, across several time zones.
• Willingness to travel internationally.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary to complete job.
• Experience making tolerance and variation studies.
• Knowledge of GD&T.
• Working knowledge of CAE.
• Ability to handle multiple issues and tasks.
• Knowledge of Six Sigma process.

We are proud to offer employees a benefit package that is designed to enhance your well-being and reward job performance. Some of these benefits include comprehensive healthcare coverage, paid holidays, paid vacation time, 401(K), vehicle lease/purchase programs, and more. Additional site specific benefits such as on-site childcare, gym, and dry cleaning services may also be available at some locations.

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Put yourself in the driver’s seat and apply today.