Automotive Lighting: Product Engineer

Job Duties

• Review engineering drawings, schematics and/or prototypes based upon pre-defined product requirements.
• Analyze current product offerings to determine ways to improve quality, increase functionality, maintain aesthetic appeal and reduce cost of production.
• Analyze and reverse-engineer competitor product offerings.
• Identify key product strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop solutions to product weaknesses.
• Product Development Team Review of drawings and prototypes for functionality, reliability and ease of manufacture.
• Aid the product development team in keeping development on schedule.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable customer specifications.
• Liaise with sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that product specifications align with corporate strategy and competitive goals.
• Respond to product development/functionality inquiries.
• Aid the sales and marketing staff with understanding the functionality and benefits of products.
• Observe product related policies and procedures.
• Aid the product development team with keeping within product development budgets.
• Troubleshoot product malfunctions/failures to prevent future concerns.
• Maintain accurate product development records.
• Assist other engineers with product development projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 3 years+ experience in automotive industry, preferably in Exterior Lighting
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of the requirements of TS16949
• Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, DVP&R, Control Plans, and Process Flow
• Proven ability to create and execute product development plans that have achieved the identified targets
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings
• Good problem solving and root cause analysis skills
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach
• Good organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques
• Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed
• Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer competent (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Able to travel to USA and international destinations
• Able to complete VA/VE and Product R&D activities and monitor.