With a focus on Mobility, Operational Excellence, Value to our Customers and the Electrification of vehicles, you can expect to be part of something exciting. From the sleek design of our vehicles to the unique opportunities we offer around the globe, Nissan exemplifies ingenuity in everything we do. Our people are what drive the business forward.

We're currently looking for a Advanced Body Systems Design Engineer to join a new team in Farmington Hills, MI.

This role will require innovative thinking and a cross collaborative challenging mindset.

You will be required to build from your experience and shift to ask the question "What will it take to make it happen?" rather than always looking to do things the ways we have done things in the past.

This role will be responsible for design, development, analysis of parts and systems while keeping a Vehicle-Level awareness. You will need to know various Nissan design standards and various performance requirements for parts and systems. Parts can include: Body/Door sheet metal, glass, soft trim parts, plastic components and mechanisms (Spindle Drives/Locks/Hinges, Regulators, Check Links) to be designed/packaged/mocked up/validated for Advanced Development ~ Production . In addition, continuous improvement through warranty reduction on existing models.

Job functions include but are not limited to:

• Daily use of NX CAD to study and make designs, present proposals and release the new or improved designs.
• Warranty reduction using root cause analysis techniques.
• Variation and tolerance analysis at both component and system level
• Make presentations of ideas and studies to upper management
• Manage suppliers to develop parts, meet cost, timing and quality targets
• Manage cost and weight of assigned parts/systems to meet or exceed targets
• Use of Project Management Software (Monday.com) for planning and task management

Minimum Qualifications:

• BS in Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 8-10 years' experience in Body/Door Structures design
• Prior use of NX CAD system along with the NX Advanced Simulation Module
• Knowledge of CAE software (Able to conduct basic analysis and
• Able to support some hands on Work to mock up proto-type solutions
• Strong ability to visualize part or system and work in a totally digital environment through the development cycle until physical phase.
• Willingness to travel locally and internationally
• Ability to support evening meetings with Japan
• Ability to tell a story in logical fashion to the correct level of key stake holders
• Strong presentation skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Experience in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint
• Willingness to work overtime as necessary to complete job
• Knowledge of GD&T
• Knowledge of Fit and Finish
• Ability to manage multiple issues and tasks simultaneously
• Self-starter

Welcome to an open lane of possibility. Drive your career forward and join the company leading the technology and business evolution of the automotive industry by applying today.

Nissan is committed to a drug-free workplace. All employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screen for roles based in the United States and background screening for all positions.

All of us at Nissan - regardless of functional area or expertise - share a passion to design, manufacture, and sell high-performance vehicles. 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. **Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.**

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