Product Engineer

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Engineer, design and develop new vehicle conversions in CAD (Inventor)
• Design Mechanism, Suspensions, Structures and Closures (doors & liftgates)
• Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies
• Ensure vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to assure vehicle designs account for all requirements
• Suggest Low-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization
• Build and design prototype vehicles
• Constantly improve designs, processes, and timing, maintaining project specifications
• Participate in design reviews to assure all vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet or exceed requirements
• Review designs with peers for good design practices and any anticipated design concerns

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

• Mechanism Design knowledge is a most, expertise preferred, and how to integrate it into the design, considering all Tolerances involved
• Understanding of Vehicle Engineering and Integration
• Must know what is required for a reliable design
• Proficiency in Structural Design, sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, LEAN principles
• Understanding of fuel, exhaust, cooling and braking systems, materials and industry standards
• Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the other
• Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools including FEA, DFA/M, DOE, D/PFMEA, DVP&R, problem solving (8D or similar), GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up
• Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter
• Must possess the ability to function well under the demands of project due dates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed
• Well organized, accurate and possesses a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve and analyze problems
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prototype fabrication and welding knowledge preferred
• Windows (computer), Outlook (email), Inventor, AutoCad, Vault, MS Office, and Epicor (ERP)