R&D Project Engineer 3

We’re currently looking for a Project Engineer to join our Materials Engineering team in Farmington Hills, MI to develop high quality, cost effective on time raw material solutions for Nissan vehicles.

This role will be responsible for developing various materials for body Structures, Chassis and Powertrain applications, including but not limited to ferrous and nonferrous metals, functional/anticorrosion surface treatments, and others used in the production of automobile parts. In addition, the selected applicant will be responsible for generating, developing and implementing novel ideas that contribute to vehicle quality improvement, cost reduction and sustainability. Therefore, the role will require cross functional coordination with Suppliers, Manufacturing Plants, Design Engineers and Purchasing to achieve company KPI’s (Quality, Cost, Schedule).

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Material qualification activities using company engineering standards (incl. supplier visit)
• Establish test plan, perform or direct testing using in-house or out-source resources, write technical reports to communicate the progress or evaluation judgment
• Coordinate material and design changes with related function, advise appropriate specification of material in the design release process to optimize QCT per project milestone
• Identify and define problems, collect data and draw valid conclusions
• Value Optimization (cost reduction) activity management
• Research US local material technologies and create new product specification
• Work independently within a fixed schedule; domestic and international travel as required
• Global collaborations with Nissan Japan and other regional engineering counterpart.

Qualifications:

• BS degree in Mechanical, Chemical, or Materials Engineering, or related field; 3 years of experience in related field, or combination of advanced degree, co-op/internship and experience required.
• Practical experience with all aspect of materials testing/analyzing, including but not limited to: testing methods and equipment, production and conversion/forming processes, formulations, applications, etc. desired
• Experience with metal part manufacturing processes such as Stamping, Casting, Machining, Drawing, and respective quality control measures desirable
• Direct experience with problem analysis and root cause investigation, such as FTA, and product development and failure prevention, such as FMEA, desired
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills required; Experience working in a multicultural environment desired
• Ability to travel and work overtime may be required

 

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law. Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E-Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and diversity and inclusion are the key to maximizing the power of each individual member of our team.  When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable.  Our Corporate Diversity Initiative aims to improve business results by ensuring that our workplace and core businesses meet the unique needs of our employees and customer base.

Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard.  We have over 10 Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the U.S. and Canada that connect employees – with shared characteristics or interests – build allies, and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included.

Nissan also values inclusion in all areas of our business as we strive to mirror the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products and communicating from a diverse perspective which will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market-driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to diversity and inclusion into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America