The following positions are available at the Gibbs Technologies, Inc. US Technical Center located at:

2046 Brown Road
Auburn Hills, MI 48326

Tel +1(248) 418-7000
Fax +1(248) 418-7001

ENGINEERING:

PURCHASING AND SUPPLY CHAIN:

Automotive Development Technician

This is an opportunity to work on various projects in a vehicle development workshop environment including off-site testing.

Must be a conscientious, self motivated and have a minimum of 5 years experience. A technical degree is a plus, and a strong knowledge of all motor vehicle systems is a necessity.

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Body/Structures Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Body/Structures Engineer to support all aspects of Body/Frame/Platform Structures design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Body/Structures Engineering with all aspects of structure design/integration to include 2D/3D CAD tools, FEA analysis, GD&T;, and BOM development/control. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete Body Structures Design/Development/Test responsibility. This includes component design and integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Chassis Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Chassis Engineer to support all aspects of design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Chassis Engineering including Wheel Tire, Front/Rear Corner Module, Hydraulics, Steering systems, and Controls design/integration to include 2D/3D CAD tools, GD&T;, and BOM development/control. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete Chassis component/assembly Design/Development/Test responsibility. This includes component design and integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Closures Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Closures Engineer to support all aspects of Closures design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years designing vehicle Closures including Door, Hood, Trunk, Storage, etc. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete component/assembly Design/Development/Test responsibility for all platform Closures to include Door, Hood, Trunk Storage, etc. This includes component design and integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Database Administrator

Energetic and detail oriented person to develop and maintain system database. Primary responsibility will include Bill of Materials input and maintenance, Engineering Change Coordination, and software support.

Requirements include a minimum of a 2-year degree and strong computer background.

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Designers (4)

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for Designers to support all aspects of Component, Assembly, and Platform-level design & BOM development/maintenance.

Education/Experience:

5+ years in Design experience using 2D/3D CAD tools, and knowledge of GD&T;, and BOM development/control.

Responsibilities:

This position will have Design responsibility for multiple component/assembly design efforts including the generation of all 2D/3D models, development the corresponding BOM and providing quick response layouts as necessary.

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Electrical/Electronics Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Electrical/Electronics Engineer to support all aspects of Data/Power systems design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Engineering including various Electronics/Electrical components design/integration to include 2D/3D CAD tools, GD&T;, and BOM development/control. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete component/assembly Design/Development/Test responsibility for Harnesses, Power Storage & distribution systems, CAN/Fibre networks, and various ECU’s, meters/guages, etc. This includes component design and integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Frame Structures Engineer

Gibbs Technologies, Inc. is searching for degreed Frame/Structures Engineer to support all aspects of Frame/Platform Structures design & development including component/assembly design & test. The engineer should have experience with complete vehicle space frames and frame structures. Experience with aluminum structures is desirable. Structures experiences will cross over to other areas of the vehicle as well.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree + 10 years experience in Frame Structures Engineering with all aspects of frame design/integration to include 2D/3D CAD tools, GD&T; and BOM development/control. Ideal candidate will have had experience dealing with suppliers of frames including builds with aluminum and adhesives. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete Frame Structures Design/Development/Test responsibility. This includes component design & integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and corresponding program status reporting. The engineer should have experience leading a design team.

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Homologation Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for a degreed Homologation Engineer to support all aspects of homologating multiple amphibious vehicles with respect to automotive, motorcycle, ATV, and Marine requirements in N. America and Europe.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in homologation activities and responsibilities in one or more of the transportation industries described above. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete Homologation responsibilities for the company and will report to the Senior Technical and Operating leadership of GIBBS Technologies incorporated. This includes development of test plans and providing technical support for all vehicle lines. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

Specific requirements below:

• Identify program legal and certification targets.
• Translate targets into validation and build requirements.
• Communicate legal and certification requirements to the engineering team.
• Monitor engineering and development activities to insure compliance
• Prepare cost and timing strategies.
• Ensure test properties are built to the required standard and content.
• Liaise with company build and test departments to maintain timing requirements.
• Liaise with certification authorities to clarify requirements, resolve issues and arrange certification testing.
• Communicate test requirements to outsource facility providers.
• Ensure legal and certification test programme accuracy and timing requirements are achieved.
• Prepare and submit certification documentation to the relevant homologation authorities.
• Data analysis.
• Report writing.
• Maintain awareness of all new and revised legislation.
• Maintain the company regulations database.

Hull Design Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Hull Design Engineer to support all aspects of design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Hull Design Engineering eveloping Hull/support structure designs using 2D/3D CAD tools, and knowledge of GD&T;, and BOM development/control. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have Design/Development/Test responsibility for Hull shape & support structure design, and supporting analysis, This includes generating all 2D/3D models, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Lead Designers (2)

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for Lead Designers to support all aspects of Component, Assembly, and Platform-level design & BOM development/maintenance.

Education/Experience:

10+ years of Design experience using 2D/3D CAD tools, and knowledge of GD&T;, FEA, and BOM development/control.

Responsibilities:

This position will have Design responsibility for multiple component/assembly design efforts including the generation of all 2D/3D models, development of the corresponding BOM and providing quick response layouts as necessary. This position will also support the development of design change control processes.

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Manufacturing/Process Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Manufacturing/Process Engineer to support all aspects of process and manufacturing oversight for supplied components and assembly and test systems for multiple amphibious vehicle lines.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in manufacturing and process engineering in automotive Tier 1 or transportation/durable goods industries.

Responsibilities:

These positions will have complete manufacturing engineering responsibilities and will report to the Senior Technical and Operating leadership of GIBBS Technologies incorporated. This includes development of DFA, APQP, process, gaging and Operation instruction sheet support for all vehicle lines. Supplier development and execution of appropriate process technologies and quality systems at critical suppliers is also required. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

Travel to suppliers and the UK subsidiary is required.

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Marine Jet Design Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Marine Jet Design Engineer to support all aspects of design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Marine Jet Design including intake/impellor, nozzle designs using 2D/3D CAD tools, knowledge of GD&T; and corresponding design analysis.

Responsibilities:

This position will have Design/Development/Test responsibility for Marine Jet design, and supporting analysis, This includes generating all 2D/3D models, performing design analysis, and the development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Packaging/Studio Engineers (2)

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for Packaging/Studio Engineers to support all aspects Concept Model development & Marketing/Styling Models/Artwork.

Experience:

10+ years of Vehicle Development experience using 2D/3D CAD tools to support concept packaging studies andthe development of Marketing/Styling Artwork.

Responsibilities:

This position will have responsibility for the generation of Packaging Study Models as well as Marketing/Styling study Artwork.

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Plastics Composite Process Engineer

Education:

BS Degree with 6 years experience in plastic/plastic composite component tooling, processing and structural bonding. Materials expertise in GRP, SMC, Polypropylene highly important.

Responsibilities:

Support design and material selection in product prototyping/manufacturing to assure ease of manufacturing and smooth transition to full production rate. Contribute to the material, tooling and process development required to achieve excellent product performance requirements.

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Powertrain Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Powertrain Engineer to support all aspects of Diesel and/or Gas Powertrain development including component/assembly design & test and certification.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Powertrain Engineering including Diesel and/or Gas engines, Transmission systems (CVT, Automatic, PTO, 2WD/4WD), Prop Shafts, Fuel Systems, Controls, etc. Experience with 2D/3D CAD tools, GD&T;, and BOM development/control.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete Powertrain Component&Assembly; Design/Development/Test responsibility. This includes component design and integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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Project Managers (2)

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Project Managers to support all aspects of Project planning, day-to-day managing, and status reporting.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years developing project schedules plans including timing & cost, performing the day-to-day project management, developing cost/timing reports, and the generation of project status reports.

Responsibilities:

This position will have responsibility for the generation of assigned project plans, reporting, customer/supplier coordination, and issue resolution.

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Purchasing Assistant

We are seeking an experienced administrative assistant to support the Purchasing and Supply Chain Management organization.

Responsibilities will include developing and maintaining a supplier database, purchase order maintenance and follow-up, tracking supplier performance metrics, assembly and follow-up of Request-for-quote packages, research, and some procurement activities.

Qualifications include a High School diploma or equivalent, degree in a Business/Management discipline is preferred. Strong computer skills in all Microsoft applications

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Senior Buyer

An exciting opportunity waits for a person with 8+ years experience in purchasing in a manufacturing company, who is a self starter and thrives in a challenging environment.

Primary responsibilities will include the identification and development of a reliable supply base, developing and negotiating contracts and agreements, capital equipment procurement, leases and property, on-going VA/VE activities, and supplier performance monitoring.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree, and solid communication and leadership skills.

Please include salary history and requirements.

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Supplier Quality Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Supplier Quality Engineers to support all aspects of Supplier selection and qualification for components and assembly.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/5+ years in supplier quality activity within an automotive OEM or Tier 1 company.

Responsibilities:

Strength in negotiation, persuasion, communication and presentation with a strong automotive supplier Quality background.Excellent knowledge of Quality tools including APQP, PPAP, 8D, SPC, MSA, 5’s, Lean, Six Sigma and Poka yoke and a working knowledge of QS9000, ISO-TS16949 is required. The successful person will be involved in new product introduction and control of internal/external processes and product. Both internal and external auditing skills are necessary as well as holding a relevant degree.

Travel in this position will be required.

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Trim/Hardware/Seating Engineer

Gibbs Technologies Inc. is searching for degreed Trim/Hardware/Seating Engineer to support all aspects of Trim/Seating/Hardware design & development including component/assembly design & test.

Education/Experience:

BS Degree/10+ years in Engineering including various Trim/Hardware/Seating components design/integration to include 2D/3D CAD tools, GD&T;, and BOM development/control. Detailed knowledge of applicable federal & state safety regulations and tests is desired.

Responsibilities:

This position will have complete component/assembly Design/Development/Test responsibility for Seating, Instrument Panels, Overhead Support/NERF Bars, Steering Wheels, Internal/External Mirrors, etc. This includes component design and integration, development of test plans and providing technical support for purchasing efforts. In addition, this position will provide support developing planning (time/cost) documentation and the corresponding program status reporting.

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