Product Engineer I Tier 1 Automotive Industry

International Automotive Components

Job Location:

Arlington, TX - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 11 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Department:

Engineering

Job Summary

General Description:

Responsible to identify design and develop a product/product family.
Ensures production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel.
Tests finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary.
They receive and process changes required by clients released on production (not launches) at a SR Level responsible to develop the product from the concept up to the SOP on a limited basis (if it is a BTP Built to Print) or as a full development as an FSS Full-Service Supplier.
May develop uncover characterize and assess strategic new products and/or product extensions.
Transforms and adopts discoveries to ensure research and development activities will maintain an organizations competitive position.
May also focus on pure research and/or design and implementing the manufacturing processes and equipment for the product.

Position Specific Requirements (PSR):

Responsible to process ECNs / RFQs for the assigned product for upcoming Engineering changes.
Follow up to the process of Engineering Change until its implementation
Responsible to maintain BUMP chart for the products assigned and coordinate with Engineering Change Coordinator for Part number creation in QAD as well as following up with PCO process.
Will be required to work closely with Program Managers and Corporate Product Engineering Team
Will be representing plant on weekly PDT Meeting with the Customer / DREs
Ability to support a highvolume JustInTime production environment with rapid problemsolving and decisionmaking.
Experience working directly with OEM and Tier 1 customers on product design requirements engineering changes and technical discussions.
Strong understanding of APQP processes PPAP submission requirements and automotive core tools.
Ability to interpret and create CAD drawings GD&T material specifications and tolerance stackups.
Familiarity with production processes commonly used in automotive manufacturing (e.g. injection molding stamping welding assembly diecasting depending on your product linelet me know if you want it tailored).
Must be able to work cross-functionally with Quality Production Tooling and Maintenance to support JIT production schedules.
Ability to troubleshoot product issues quickly to avoid downtime or disruptions impacting customer delivery.
Understanding of costreduction techniques value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and manufacturability improvements.
Willingness to be on the floor supporting production issues line trials quality investigations and engineering events.
Strong customerfacing communication skills for meetings technical reviews and ongoing program support.

Qualifications:

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks CATIA NX AutoCADcustomize as needed).
Experience in Team Center / PLM is a plus.
Strong mechanical engineering principles with the ability to evaluate stress materials geometry and performance.
Knowledge of automotive quality systems: PPAP APQP DFMEA/PFMEA Control Plans SPC and Process Capability.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment with competing priorities.
Strong analytical organizational and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) documentation and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements preferred.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field required.
Minimum 35 years of experience in product engineering within the automotive industry preferably in a Tier 1 environment.
Experience supporting JustInTime manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
Experience working with OEM or major Tier 1 customers on product development or engineering changes.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Experience:

General Description:Responsible to identify design and develop a product/product family. Ensures production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel. Tests finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary. They receive a...

General Description:

Responsible to identify design and develop a product/product family.
Ensures production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel.
Tests finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary.
They receive and process changes required by clients released on production (not launches) at a SR Level responsible to develop the product from the concept up to the SOP on a limited basis (if it is a BTP Built to Print) or as a full development as an FSS Full-Service Supplier.
May develop uncover characterize and assess strategic new products and/or product extensions.
Transforms and adopts discoveries to ensure research and development activities will maintain an organizations competitive position.
May also focus on pure research and/or design and implementing the manufacturing processes and equipment for the product.

Position Specific Requirements (PSR):

Responsible to process ECNs / RFQs for the assigned product for upcoming Engineering changes.
Follow up to the process of Engineering Change until its implementation
Responsible to maintain BUMP chart for the products assigned and coordinate with Engineering Change Coordinator for Part number creation in QAD as well as following up with PCO process.
Will be required to work closely with Program Managers and Corporate Product Engineering Team
Will be representing plant on weekly PDT Meeting with the Customer / DREs
Ability to support a highvolume JustInTime production environment with rapid problemsolving and decisionmaking.
Experience working directly with OEM and Tier 1 customers on product design requirements engineering changes and technical discussions.
Strong understanding of APQP processes PPAP submission requirements and automotive core tools.
Ability to interpret and create CAD drawings GD&T material specifications and tolerance stackups.
Familiarity with production processes commonly used in automotive manufacturing (e.g. injection molding stamping welding assembly diecasting depending on your product linelet me know if you want it tailored).
Must be able to work cross-functionally with Quality Production Tooling and Maintenance to support JIT production schedules.
Ability to troubleshoot product issues quickly to avoid downtime or disruptions impacting customer delivery.
Understanding of costreduction techniques value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) and manufacturability improvements.
Willingness to be on the floor supporting production issues line trials quality investigations and engineering events.
Strong customerfacing communication skills for meetings technical reviews and ongoing program support.

Qualifications:

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks CATIA NX AutoCADcustomize as needed).
Experience in Team Center / PLM is a plus.
Strong mechanical engineering principles with the ability to evaluate stress materials geometry and performance.
Knowledge of automotive quality systems: PPAP APQP DFMEA/PFMEA Control Plans SPC and Process Capability.
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fastpaced environment with competing priorities.
Strong analytical organizational and problemsolving skills.
Excellent communication (written and verbal) documentation and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements preferred.

Education:

Bachelors degree in Mechanical Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Industrial Engineering or related technical field required.
Minimum 35 years of experience in product engineering within the automotive industry preferably in a Tier 1 environment.
Experience supporting JustInTime manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
Experience working with OEM or major Tier 1 customers on product development or engineering changes.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Experience:

Key Skills

APQP
Six Sigma
GD&T
Root cause Analysis
CAD
Project Leadership
SolidWorks
Mechanical Engineering
Quality Management
Product Development
Catia
Manufacturing

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International Automotive Components

Location: Arlington, TX About Us:As a leading Tier 1 supplier in the automotive industry, we pride ourselves on innovation, quality, and efficiency. Our Arlington, TX facility is seeking a Maintenance Manager with technical expertise in automotive machinery to lead our maintenance tea ... View more

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