Drivetrain Component Senior Design Engineer – Casting/Structure

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JOB DESCRIPTION:

As a Senior Design Engineer you are responsible for delivering casting and structure component solution for torque converter transmission axle to support NPI cost reduction etc. This include but not limited to lead component engineers deliver the component design and development solution explore the innovative solution suitable for specific product requirement and supply base. You will broadly work w/ cross function team including Drivetrain system engineering team NPI team purchasing team receiving facility quality team supply chain team supplier etc. to ensure goals are achieved.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Construction Industry related component projects include but not limited to lead the component engineers to deliver components solution to satisfy system and machine team expectation play a major role to interface with internal client and business partner timely gather and respond to client feedback guide component engineers focus and prioritize towards meeting clients business need manage project budget
• Explore and apply new technology design new component improve manufacturing processes document and promote team best practice etc. Demonstrate strong customer focus to meet customer needs from PQVC
• Lead casting and structure component design including but not limited to collect VOC discuss and align requirements 3D modeling structure FEA analysis design verification 2D drawing field follow tear down OMSA failure analysis etc.
• Lead casting and structure component development include but not limited to work w/ purchasing on quote and review comprehensively assess the supply base and propose supplier APQP proceed Gateway review for sourcing decision lead the development and validation review PPAP etc.
• Provide engineering support to drivetrain casting & structure component resourcing and development
• Closely work with global cross function team including but not limited to Drivetrain system engineering team NPI team global engineering experts purchasing team receiving facility quality team receiving facility manufacturing team supply chain team supplier etc. to deliver qualified drivetrain components for the broad machine products
• The job involve global team night meeting and 10%-25% travel based on project need

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering/Material Processing Engineering or related engineering major
• 8 years working experience on mechanical design and casting/forging part development
• Familiar with mechanical component design such as FMEA 3D modeling structure FEA analysis design verification 2D drawing OMSA failure analysis etc.
• Good project management and risk management skill
• Creative strong intellectual curiosity keep interest in continuous learn & improve take challenge
• Strong initiative and proactively planning
• Strong presentation skill
• Good written and verbal English communication skills
• Good interpersonal communication and collaboration skill
• Good Cero or similar CAD software experiences

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Casting & Structure design background in construction/mining/energy/transportation machinery
• Drivetrain system and related components design and manufacturing experiences especially for casting and structure component
• Good knowledge of drivetrain system include torque converter transmission and axle etc.
• Good manufacturing knowledge and experience on foundry forging HT machining inspection

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