Project Engineer JOEM

Specific Responsibilities:

• Support Sika materials and application strategy to meet customer statement of requirements.
• Support Account Management R&D and Marketing to quote and secure new business opportunities.
• Manage project timelines from award through 90 days post-launch.
• Meet regularly with OEM platform engineering teams to develop and validate solutions to platform performance issues.
• Review customer material and test specifications statements of requirements etc. and ensure Sika product conformance. 
• Assume leadership of the project team responsible to bring parts to production.  Facilitate resolution of any associated resource issues with appropriate department management at the time the team is formed (Program Management).
• Initiate update and maintain PLM software project space.
• Develop working relationships with Sika Japan and China offices to ensure JOEM customer requirements for technical solutions and design and part deliveries are met. 
• Establish DVP&Rs and DFMEAs and ensure design verification of parts - including customer on-site validation.
• Ensure design reviews are complete and drawings released in accordance with department procedures.
• Manage engineering changes from quote approval by the customer to implementation at the manufacturing plant.
• Maintain tooling budget and ensure all required actions taken to enable customer payments on time.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with customer interfaces and interdepartmental groups.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required by your supervisor.

Qualifications :

• Requires minimum of a Bachelors degree or equivalent required in Engineering
• 1-3 years of application engineering or Program Management required preferably in the Automotive Industry
• Must have worked with JOEMs including Toyota and Honda to launch new parts and Eng. changes
• Must have PC proficiency including MS Office and project management software

Preferred Skills

• Speaking Japanese and ability to read & interpret technical communications a plus
• Excellent organizational analytical & quantitative skills as well as strong communication
• Capable of creating strong internal & external relationships with customers vendors and contacts across business groups
• Familiarity with plastic injection molding and tooling as well as part design is highly recommended

Additional Information :

Perks & Benefits

• 401K with generous company match
• Bonuses
• Medical Dental and Vision Benefits
• Paid Parental Leave
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off Paid Holidays
• Floating Holidays Paid Volunteer Time
• Wellness/Fitness Reimbursements
• Education Assistance
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Employee Referral Program & More!

Sika fosters a culture of entrepreneurship empowering each individual to make decisions learn from experiences and shape their own career path. The safety and well-being of employees are top priorities at Sika with a strong commitment to open communication and maintaining a safe addition Sika actively contributes to the community and promotes sustainability by giving back minimizing environmental impact and embracing social responsibility.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilites of each role.  Compensation is determined based on skills relevant to the position education and or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Sika Corporation is committed to a work environment that supports inspires and respects all individuals that apply. As an equal opportunity employer Sika will consider all qualified applicants without discrimination on the basis of race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity age disability national or ethnic origin or other protected characteristics.

We offer competitive salaries aligned with local market benchmarks and the specific scope and responsibilities of each role. Compensation is determined based skills relevant to the position education and/or training.  We are committed to fair and equitable pay practices in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time