Product Engineer

Job Summary

About the role

Overall suspension system design and development. Responsible for validating designs, managing design analysis projects, and providing continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Manage all technical aspects of major product design and development and/or multiple smaller products, utilizing the Product Planning and Development Procedure.
• Design, validate, and provide test reports and sign-off documents to ensure production readiness.
• Design for manufacturing.
• Cook up with CAD, FEA, and laboratory personnel and interface with other departments.
• Cook up the technical design and test aspects on projects with suppliers and customers.
• Provide continuous improvement through employee development, process improvement, and elimination of waste and assure safety in the lab and office.
• Manage value added, value engineered projects.
• Work with the product portfolio team throughout the SPDD process to define project objectives.
• Interface with the end user for technical calls and develop actions plans as required.
• Maintain regular attendance.

Requirements

• Education and Training: Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Agricultural, Aeronautical, or related engineering field required.
• Minimum Qualifications: Four to six years’ experience in vehicle structural design (preferably heavy or medium duty truck) with exposure to dynamic structural analysis, finite element analysis, fatigue analysis, and product design preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage development projects and meet deadlines.
• Demonstrated experience/skill in product innovation.
• Somewhat controls experience a plus.
• Exposure to or training in vehicle dynamics or vibration and controls background desirable.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to lead a cross-functional launch effort.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Working understanding and knowledge of Computer Aided Design and Analysis tools.
• G.D. & T. and IATF 16949, ISO 9001 experience preferred.
• Ongoing travel required.

Physical Demands

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position constantly, or move about consistently.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs.
• Minimal need to move about inside office and plant designated area.
• Occasional movement of hands, wrists, or fingers such as typing, filing, and writing.

Environmental Conditions

• Constantly exposed to office designated area.
• Minimal exposure to loud noises.

Behavioral Traits

• Innovative, Feedback, and Cooperation.
• Attention to Detail.
• Facilitating Groups.
• Managing Programs or Projects.
• Self-Management.
• Safety Focus.
• Teamwork.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life, travel, and disability insurance.
• A flexible spending account.
• 401K plans.
• A pension plan.
• Paid holidays and vacation.
• Financial assistance programs for adoption or further education.
• A comprehensive wellness program.
• An Employee Assistance Program.