Senior Engineer - Dynamic Sealing - ALTEN Technology USA
Newark, CA
About the Job
We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.
ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.
When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work—we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.
Senior Engineer - Automotive Dynamic Sealing Systems
Key Responsibilities:
System Design & Development: Lead the design and development of dynamic sealing systems for automotive closures, taking projects from concept through to production readiness.
Design Excellence: Craft detailed and optimized designs at both system and component levels, focusing on enhancing performance, minimizing size and weight, and balancing durability with cost efficiency.
Collaborative Innovation: Partner with internal teams and external suppliers, leveraging creativity and teamwork to seamlessly integrate diverse systems for optimal results.
Cross-functional Coordination: Work with various stakeholders including Vehicle Safety, Dynamics, NVH, Durability, Manufacturing, and Design Studio to deliver high-quality design solutions.
CAE Collaboration: Engage with CAE teams to interpret and apply analysis results, guiding design iterations and improvements.
Manufacturing Integration: Collaborate with manufacturing teams to ensure smooth process flows and high-quality assembly.
Cross-Departmental Interaction: Interface with Manufacturing, Design, Product Development, Purchasing, Supplier Quality, and other departments to manage tool approvals and component modifications.
Testing & Validation: Develop and oversee testing plans, coordinating physical tests to validate design concepts and ensure performance objectives are met.
Benchmarking & Analysis: Conduct thorough analysis of design properties, materials, and manufacturing processes through benchmarking to ensure competitiveness.
Supplier Coordination: Manage and communicate with suppliers, coordinating virtual and physical validation testing activities.
Leadership & Negotiation: Provide guidance to team members and negotiate balanced solutions for complex challenges.
Tolerance Specification: Define required tolerances using GD&T principles.
Travel Requirements: Travel domestically and internationally as needed.
Minimum Qualifications:
Experience: Over 5 years of experience in designing dynamic sealing systems for automotive closures, preferably within an OEM or supplier environment.
Integration Skills: Proven success in system-level integration with a strong grasp of Class A surface data.
CAD Proficiency: Expertise in 3D CAD software, preferably CATIA V5/V6 or similar.
Practical Assembly Experience: Hands-on experience with prototype and production assembly, with a willingness to be involved in part assembly.
Technology & Supplier Selection: Experience in selecting technologies, systems, and suppliers.
Task Management: Ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently in a high-pressure setting.
Problem-Solving: Detail-oriented with a strong problem-solving mindset, applying engineering principles effectively.
Project Management: Experience with design release engineering, including engineering change management and project management.
Analysis Tools: Proficient in analysis tools such as ANSYS, OptiStruct, MATLAB, ADAMS, etc.
Creative Problem-Solving: Demonstrated excellence and creativity in resolving mechanical design challenges.
Full Lifecycle Development: Experience managing the full lifecycle of product development from concept through prototype to production.
Manufacturing Knowledge: Understanding of manufacturing processes relevant to dynamic sealing, including extrusions, moldings, stampings, and coatings.
Education:
Degree: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field from an ABET-accredited institution or equivalent automotive closures experience.
Salary Range: $100,000-150,000
The actual salary offered is dependent on various factors including, but not limited to, location, the candidate's combination of job-related knowledge, qualifications, skills, education, training, and experience
ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.
Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.