Exterior Trim Design and Release Engineer

Location: NTCNA/Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Full-time onsite

Education Requirement: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Sponsorship: No   

A Day in the Life:

This role will be responsible for developing exterior vehicle components based on materials such as plastics, rubber, adhesive, paint, sealants, steel, and aluminum. The role will require coordination with Suppliers, manufacturing plants, design engineers, and Purchasing to achieve company KPI’s (Quality, Cost, Schedule). In addition, the role

will be responsible for generating, developing, and implementing novel ideas that contribute to vehicle quality improvement, cost reduction, or weight reduction.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Design and validation of Front/Rear Bumper Fascia (in-house); Coordination with Nissan plant plastic engineering for manufacture of Front/Rear Bumper Fascia
• Design/validation of chrome/painted/mold-in-color parts for Exterior Trim/Front End Module (with supplier)
• Quality, Cost, and Timing management of Exterior Trim and Front End Module parts
• Collaboration with Styling for shape development of A-surface parts
• Safety and Regulatory performance (pedestrian protection/low speed impact)
• Achievement of Perceived Quality expectations, including Fit and Finish management

Who We’re Looking for:  

Required: 

·       Education requirements: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering required

·       Minimum of 3 or more years of directly related professional-level Engineering experience

·       Ability to perform work onsite at NTCNA Farmington Hills, MI

·       Valid driver's license

·       Travel requirements: up to 25%

Desired: 

·       Exterior trim engineering experience preferre

·       Ability to work overtime may be required

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 & unique Nissan perks, including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and a Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP). For more information, access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide. 

Built for Your Best:  

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