The Design to Manufacturing (DtM) Engineer within North America VPE GAPE (Vehicle Process Engineering, General Assembly Process Engineering) is part of the DFWE Team (DtM, Fastener, and Workstation Engineering Team). This DtM Engineer is responsible for collaborating with key manufacturing and product engineering stakeholders to set DtM KPIs targets for future model programs and identify and implement DtM initiatives upfront. The Engineer will conduct DtM Optimization Workshops and Design Reviews with product engineering, the VPE Execution Team, the plant, and the MLM (Material Logistics Management) for DtM target attainments. The engineer's regular activities include extensive competitive benchmarking, vehicle physical and virtual teardown, math model analysis, technical alternatives pros and cons, and EST (Engineering Standard Time) impact on manufacturing process for all North American assembly plants. This includes extensive work on fastener optimization, fastener reductions, fastener complexity reductions, fastener 400 category compliance, APOQUA standard joints analysis, etc for new programs. The person in this position will be expected to effectively communicate with people at different functions and at different levels.
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Comprehensive Health & Well-being Coverage
From your very first day, you’ll have access to medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage - ensuring you and your family stay healthy and protected.
Generous Paid Time Off
We believe in work-life balance. That’s why we offer : 17+ paid holidays, including shut-down from December 24 th through New Years Day every year. Vacation, float & wellbeing days, sick time and fully paid parental leave when your family needs you most.
Competitive Retirement Savings Plans
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Income Protection & Insurance Options
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Company Vehicle Lease Program
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Family Building Benefit
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Dtm Engineer • Auburn Hills, MI, United States