Vehicle Architect

Sterling Heights, MI
Full Time
Mid Level

Waltonen Engineering is actively seeking a Physical Architect to join our team!

The Physical Architect will develop and evaluate design concepts regarding space allocations, support concept design reviews, and establish the overall vehicle space claim model.  The Physical Architect will also conduct interference checks, establish and maintain subsystem-to-subsystem interface definition, develop and maintain the vehicle Product Structure/EBOM, and analyze potential impacts of design decisions to determine the best course of action for resolution.

Responsibilities

  • Assist in planning and coordinating work activities to meet department/section requirements
  • Provide day-to-day project execution oversight and guidance
  • Development and maintenance of CAD Master Model and Interface assemblies
  • Develop space claims for static condition, dynamic condition, sway, shot line, and keep-out zones
  • Develop and maintain Product Structure and establish preliminary EBOM.
  • Support concurrent engineering reviews, tech reviews, drawing sign-off, and internal/external checkpoint reviews
  • Support trial fits and vehicle builds
  • Perform system/component interference and clearance analysis; compile reports clearly documenting results, impacts, and recommended solutions
  • Identify critical interfaces and coordinate interface definition with impacted organizations/vendors
  • Develop and Maintain Interface Control Drawings, Class & Division drawings, Installation drawings, General Assembly Drawings, Appurtenance  Drawings, and Turret & Hull Weldment drawings
  • Interface with Program Office, Design Engineering, Systems Engineering, Logistics, Vetronics, Manufacturing, Design Services, vendors, and USG

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
  • 7+ years in a related role
  • Experience with the following Software: CREO, TeamCenter, Vis-Mockup, Ansys SpaceClaim
  • Only United States Citizens can be considered
  • Must possess or be able to obtain security clearance

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • Vacation and Holiday pay
  • Employer matching 401K
  • Hybrid work schedule after 90 days for eligible positions
  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Flexible Spending Programs (FSAs)
  • Short-Term & Long-Term Disability insurance
  • Employee Referral Program
  • Additional Voluntary Benefit Programs
  • Off-site company events & Employee Luncheons

Who are we?

Waltonen Engineering, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and will consider qualified applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, marital status, weight, height, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.

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