Lead Handles Development Engineer

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Lead Engineer, Door Handles. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $ 45-50
Location: Fully onsite, Dearborn, MI
Openings: 4 positions
Job Responsibilities
· Lead suppliers through a "go-fast" application, moving from design to production readiness for a new handle opening system (one exterior handle mechanism and several interior handles, re-engineered from existing parts with new supplier partners)
· Lead and manage suppliers through development stages and release parts that are ready for production tooling
· Ensure tooled parts are validated per PPAP requirements
· Keep project timing, drive milestone deliverable compliance, and keep management informed of progress and any roadblocks
· Work closely with suppliers to develop product design and track delivery milestones to achieve scheduled PPAP
· Perform design, CAD, and drawing reviews
· Run and coordinate analytical verification (simulation, calculation, stack-up, T&E)
· Review product designs for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, requirements, and related specifications (Healthchart/Checklist)
· Coordinate technical developments, scheduling, and the resolution of engineering design and test problems
· Integrate all known product, process, and lessons learned issues into the FMEA
· Coordinate supplier validation testing and review test reports
· Coordinate internal vehicle and sub-system validation testing
· Work with cross-functional teams to ensure interface requirements are met, including the latching and closures sub-system
· Maintain regular communication with internal and external technical groups
· Prepare interim and completion project reports and technical presentations
· Release for production (WERS) and support production (SREA, Alerts)
· Manage storage of supplier design data in client systems/folders (CAD, drawings, CAE models)
Job Requirements
· 10+ years of mechanisms development experience (preferably related to latching, handles, and exterior mechanisms)
· Strong knowledge of engineering plastics and steels, and manufacturing processes such as molding, stampings, and castings
· Ability to perform (as needed) and lead suppliers through tolerance analysis studies
· Awareness of tolerance analytical tools such as C-Tol, 3DCS, Enventive, VSA, etc. (capability preferred)
· Awareness of CAE tools such as ADAMS, Working Model, CATIA FEA, Hypermesh, etc. (capability preferred)
· Engineering expertise with DFMEA (including B/P-Diagram, RDM, Interface Matrix), DVP&R, DOE, problem solving and 6-sigma tools (5D/8D/6-panel, etc.), SPC methods, statistical analysis, DFM/DFA, and GD&T
· Proficiency in CATIA V5/V6 and Teamcenter/Enovia for CAD reviews and basic design work
· Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· Preferred: experience with water management and sealing design, greases, and painted plastics
· Preferred: experience and understanding of electronics such as microswitches and small harnesses
Benefits
As a Lead Engineer, Door Handles with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:
· Medical, dental, and vision
· 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
· Paid time off, including holidays
· 529 college savings program
Make the most of your experience!
Apply now!
For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

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