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Plastic Omnium is a world-leading provider of innovative solutions for a unique, safer and more sustainable mobility experience. Innovation-driven since its creation, the Group develops and produces intelligent exterior systems, customized complex modules, lighting systems, clean energy systems and electrification solutions for all mobility companies. With a €9.5 billion economic revenue in 2022, a global network of 150 plants and 43 R&D centers, Plastic Omnium relies on its 40,500 employees to meet the challenges of transforming mobility.

Plastic Omnium Module division develops, assembles and delivers complex, just-in-sequence modules for mass production. World leader, HBPO, now 100% Plastic Omnium, specializes in highly integrated modules, including front-end & cockpit modules, center consoles and charge lid modules. Through new BEVs architectures, it constantly develops new modules with customized solutions.

Our ambition? Provide automakers with cutting-edge equipment and solutions to develop tomorrow's clean and connected car.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead Mechanical Engineer leads the mechanical projects team and he/she is responsible for technical solutions and leading and coordination of work within the dedicated project mechanical team. He/she is responsible for delivering a robust, proven, and reliable mechanical solution in the required time, quality and cost.
• Reports to Application Leader based on assignment to particular project.
• Leads all PD tasks related to successful Job1 and profitable products in terms of mechanical engineering.
• Develops concepts for innovative products about feasibility, cost, lifespan customer, and legal requirements.
• Is responsible for mechanical BOM release & updates.
• Applies and ensures application of the best design and process practices ( DGL, Rules ), standard parts, Lessons Learned, CAD standards and CAD methodology and customer-specific requirements.
• Provide suggestions for creating and updating DFMEA.
• Ensure the application of proper data management system and information exchange within the project team.
• Cooperates with External and Internal customers and suppliers from first product concepts till J1 +90
• Cooperates in creation of DFMEA, CAE plan, DV plan, component test, and certification in compliance with the CDP/VPDS/VBOS, customer specifications as well as legal requirements.
• Actively works within the team to support successful DV/PV and delivery of PPAP on time.
• Supports Technical Design Review (TDR) of given project. On request participate in TDR organized by other teams to provide feedback.
• Responsible for the mechanical feasibility of the projects proven by checklist status.
• Participates in customer & quality audits for given products/projects if required.
• Scouts for innovation opportunities, and cost optimizations and actively participates in DCRM sessions and participates in their implementation of the project.
• Participates in benchmarking and based on the information gathered gives incentives to improve standards.
• Provides technical support to new business development (i.e. VQF, BOM, presentation, feasibility)
• Mentors new PD engineers
• In cooperation with the legislation team is responsive to develop technical solutions without infringing on existing non-company Intellectual properties. In case a new design solution is invented or used during the product design process ensure that all required steps for Intellectual property protection of this new design solution are initiated.
• Prepares and shares given project Lessons Learned
• Performs other activities according to the superior's instructions, which do not contradict the positions of the position.

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT(S):

• University degree in machinery or mechanical engineering
• English on advanced level (B2)
• German or French language as an advantage
• MS Office, Windows - good
• CAD (CATIA, NX) - good
• GD&T - good
• DFMEA - good

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT(S):

• More than 3 years of experience in mechanical design, plastic injection technology and tool design knowledge
• Experience with technical leading of small projects
• Experience with team leading is advantage
• Experience with technical presentations to customer and communication to customer on daily basis

As a responsible company, Plastic Omnium pays particular attention to diversity and equality within its teams and the Group commits to treat all job applications equally.