Job Description

Summary

Product Engineer - Post Launch (Resident Engineering), for Seating with focus on Armrest, Head Restraints, and the associated components provides engineering support to manage customer requests, address and support warranty/quality issues within the plants, and lead cost reduction (value engineering) activities in our manufacturing sites

Roles and Responsibilities

• Manage regular manufacturing plant interface to understand current production issues and how Engineering may lead or support closure.
• Work with external customers and internal business units to assess requests for ongoing product changes. Determine how to manage changes most effectively, either as a new product launch or as part of ongoing launch support.
• Develop tactical timelines to meet deliverables. Seek guidance and support if necessary to ensure the schedule is maintained.
• Capture lessons learned
• Identify and address issue root cause using problem solving skills such as KT and 5-Why analysis.
• Apply knowledge to design concepts. Lead design team in developing 3D CAD models and 2D drawings.
• Work with suppliers to acquire part data, samples, and quotes as necessary and own supplier relationship for engineering deliverables, including drawings, CAD models and appropriate analysis.
• Travel to support customer needs; international (U.S.A.) and domestic (MX) travel.Product Engineer - Post Launch 10-20%
• Manage program risk.
• Communicate effectively both internally and externally.

Education

• Bachelor 's Degree or equivalent degree in a technical field (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Operations, etc.)

Experience

• 5+ years' experience in automotive seating with focus on Armrest, Head Restraints, and the associated components design and development expertise.
• Knowledge of materials, trim, foam, and assembly processes.
• Dimensional management and tolerancing experience. Ability to develop component and sub-assembly GD&T tolerancing and tolerance stack-up studies in support of manufacturing & craftsmanship goals.
• Ability to identify and address issues in a direct, "data driven" manner.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Self-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Knowledge in: MS tools, Teamcenter PLM, CATIA // NX
• Working with global program, team, and various time zones.
• English skills