Body/Chassis/Simulation Test Engineer - Amentum
Dearborn, MI
About the Job
We are the world’s top supplier of automotive test facilities, providing a full range of services to commercial automotive industry customers . Customers include not only the world’s major vehicle providers and other original equipment manufacturers (OEMs), but also clients from the international motor sports community.
+ Develop and implement test plans including report writing for validation Body / Chassis components, systems and full vehicles.
+ Design, review and update operational test procedures to ensure maximum facility and operational efficiencies.
+ Develop and implement new test procedures that are correlated to real world customer usage.
+ Ensure that all facilities and test equipment are properly maintained to conduct high quality testing.
+ Verify quality of test data by applying statistical methods.
+ Work with D&R Engineers to develop test plans to maximize the utilization of prototype components, bucks and vehicles.
+ Develop and implement maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure all test equipment is functioning properly.
+ Perform basic test automation functions such as test automation setup and execution.
+ Lead in the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements.
+ Collaborate with design engineers to continuously improve custom machinery/process equipment for reliability & uptime to ensure continuous improvement in the facilities department.
• BS in Engineering
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
• Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
• BS or Higher in ME/EE.
• 3 years’ experience in a Body/Chassis Testing environment.
• Working knowledge of servo hydraulic systems, supporting facilities equipment (fixed and mobile), control software fundamentals and data acquisition including RPC Pro Simulation Software and Multi-Axis Testing.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrometric test equipment and controllers including Ford designed control carts, Body closure KLTs and Seat Robots.
• Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.
• Leadership on one or more projects ($100k minimum)
• Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
+ Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
+ Climbing: 25%
+ Crawling: NA
+ Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, hearing protection on sites, safety shoes, 100%
+ Unusual physical requirements: 75%. Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor
+ High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)
Description of Work Environment
• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%
+ Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
+ Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA
+ Travel/transportation requirements : NA
+ Other: Must pass PMHV licensing.
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
+ Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 25%
+ Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMMHV, 25%
+ Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven sockets, basic hand tools, 25%
+ Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance
+ Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday.
+ Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Afternoon shift 3:00pm to 11:30pm but shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Possibility of moving to a day shift for several months at a time.
+ Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
+ Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
+ Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work afternoons to cover weekend testing requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, PHMV exam and background check.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.
+ Develop and implement test plans including report writing for validation Body / Chassis components, systems and full vehicles.
+ Design, review and update operational test procedures to ensure maximum facility and operational efficiencies.
+ Develop and implement new test procedures that are correlated to real world customer usage.
+ Ensure that all facilities and test equipment are properly maintained to conduct high quality testing.
+ Verify quality of test data by applying statistical methods.
+ Work with D&R Engineers to develop test plans to maximize the utilization of prototype components, bucks and vehicles.
+ Develop and implement maintenance and calibration procedures to ensure all test equipment is functioning properly.
+ Perform basic test automation functions such as test automation setup and execution.
+ Lead in the development of new equipment specifications to ensure that any new equipment meets all testing requirements.
+ Collaborate with design engineers to continuously improve custom machinery/process equipment for reliability & uptime to ensure continuous improvement in the facilities department.
• BS in Engineering
• Strong MS Office suite and computer skills, including fundamentals around application of Excel-VB macro development
• Excellent leadership, communications and interpersonal skills; Ability to function as part of a team and work cooperatively toward team goals
• Qualified candidates will work well under pressure, demonstrate excellent problem solving and creativity, and be able to quickly evaluate new information and make appropriate decisions.
Preferred Qualifications
• BS or Higher in ME/EE.
• 3 years’ experience in a Body/Chassis Testing environment.
• Working knowledge of servo hydraulic systems, supporting facilities equipment (fixed and mobile), control software fundamentals and data acquisition including RPC Pro Simulation Software and Multi-Axis Testing.
• Working knowledge of pneumatic and electrometric test equipment and controllers including Ford designed control carts, Body closure KLTs and Seat Robots.
• Applied understanding of Measurement Uncertainty, Equipment Calibration, Data Acquisition, Control Systems Fundamentals, SPC, QOS, FMEA, G8D and 6-Sigma skill set or certification.
• Leadership on one or more projects ($100k minimum)
• Ability to develop & deliver business cases and presentations, project documentation to be delivered to upper management
Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
+ Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 25%
+ Climbing: 25%
+ Crawling: NA
+ Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Safety glasses, hearing protection on sites, safety shoes, 100%
+ Unusual physical requirements: 75%. Sitting (50%), Standing (50%), Bending (25%), Stooping (25%). Job requires manual labor
+ High noise level: Audiograms required (TWA over 85 dB)
Description of Work Environment
• Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside, 100%
+ Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
+ Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA
+ Travel/transportation requirements : NA
+ Other: Must pass PMHV licensing.
Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
+ Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, 25%
+ Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: PMMHV, 25%
+ Tools used in trade - which ones?: Air driven sockets, basic hand tools, 25%
+ Other: NA
Criticality of Attendance
+ Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday.
+ Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Afternoon shift 3:00pm to 11:30pm but shift assignment is subject to change, so candidate must be flexible with available work hours. Possibility of moving to a day shift for several months at a time.
+ Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
+ Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
+ Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary. Must have flexibility of work afternoons to cover weekend testing requirements.
Other Essential Functions
Must pass a pre-employment drug screen, health performance evaluation, PHMV exam and background check.
Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers. Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to self or others. Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Dependable personal transportation to work site is required.
Source : Amentum