SWS and Airbag Application Engineer

Role: SWS and Airbag Application Engineer

Location: Detroit, MI

Responsibilities:

• Design & CAD Modeling : Create and release 3D CAD models and 2D engineering drawings using CATIA V5.
• Engineering Deliverables: Prepare Bill of Materials (BOM), DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), tolerance stack-up analysis, DFM/DFA (Design for Manufacturing/Assembly), and Design Verification Plans (DVP).
• System Validation & Testing: Support prototype builds, product validation testing, crash/SLED test interpretation, and vehicle trials.
• Root Cause Analysis: Use structured problem-solving methodologies like 8D/G8D to resolve quality or manufacturing issues.
• Cross-Functional & Supplier Coordination : Work with project management, purchasing, manufacturing, quality teams, and Tier-1 suppliers to meet vehicle performance targets and APQP requirements.