Responsibilities
- Lead and support the engineering design activities for Jigs/Fixtures used in Prototype Vehicle Assembly by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3-D modeling software, conducting layout review and 2D drawing creation.
- Develop and mature assigned components from scratch
- Understanding Vehicle Body-in-white (BIW) part construction, datums, and weld information to incorporate into fixture design
- Support development groups (Interior Design, Aerodynamics Team, etc.) with requests for fixturing, test equipment, or prototyping needs
- Analyze and resolve problems with moderate level of guidance and direction.
- Create part specification requirements and BOM.
- Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
- Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
- Travel to client sites required.
Requirements
- Minimum Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of industry experience in Automotive Design for Body-In-White (BIW)/Sheetmetal/Machining parts required
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive.
- Experience developing Jigs/Fixtures used in Prototype Vehicle Assembly is highly preferred
- Strong knowledge and Understanding of DFM (Design for Manufacturing), DFA (Design for Assembly) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing) is required.
- 2+ years of experience using CATIA V5 (CATIA V6 preferred)
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS office.
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What We Do
Goken America is an engineering & technology services company that works collaboratively to make a notable difference for its clients, team members, and the communities in which its employees live and work. Goken understands that to achieve real change, its associates must be empowered. They must have the tools to explore and build, and the passion to share empathy and understanding.
The key to Goken’s singular business model is the company’s relentless drive to be more than a technical services company. This means that Goken leaders must place uncommon trust and value in the teams and the talent who facilitate the organization’s fearless approach to problem-solving and client engagement.
To uncover the root causes of workforce issues, faltering production cycles, and other challenges, empowered Goken associates take the time to immerse themselves in client cultural underpinnings.
Then, Goken adds competitive value with a multi-dimensional approach that requires more than simply adding human capital. Instead, striking the perfect balance between a customer’s wants and needs, Goken infuses change techniques with technology; skills training with organizational development; and staffing projects with managed services.
Rather than a blueprint of static deliverables, Goken is a nimble provider of engineering and technology solutions that, because they are sustainable and repeatable, accelerate product development and deliver clients the advantage of time.
Time to get ahead of the competition.
Time to focus on business development.
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Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Goken has been making a difference for clients in the automotive, medical device, and aerospace industries since 2004.
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