Sr. Product Engineer

Key Roles & Responsibilities

Standard Duties :  

• Analyze drawing deviations for functional risk and/or acceptance.  Approve or reject design deviations based on engineering analysis.
• Propose solutions to manufacturing problems.
• Work with suppliers to improve quality and address non-conformance to drawings.
• Mark up drawings for design improvement.
• Analyze data; provide process capability analyses and apply statistical process control.
• Evaluate torque transfer products in vehicle.
• Analyze warranty data and opportunities for design and process improvement.
• Interface with customers (automotive original equipment manufacturers) for advanced product quality planning, issues and warranty concerns.
• Communicate effectively across functional groups (product engineering, assembly, management, and manufacturing) and locations (Seneca, SC, Auburn Hills, MI, and multiple locations in Asia).
• Supports production with expertise and problem solving of product, design, and assembly issues.
• Root cause analysis and implementation of effective solutions.
• Lead design cost reduction activities.

Knowledge/ Skills

• General metallurgy knowledge preferred, including steel, aluminum,  magnesium and powdered metal.
• Self-motivation & self-starting work habits preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications - Word, Excel and PowerPoint required.
• Strong analytical ability and problem solving experience required.
• Professional verbal and written communication skills required.
• Experience in powertrain, driveline and/or 4WD systems is preferred.
• Experience and/or training in the development and maintenance of DFMEAs is preferred.
• Experience and/or training in APQP is preferred.
• Experience and/or training in DFM/DFA is preferred.
• Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge preferred.
• Knowledge of IATF is preferred.
• Ability to read prints and knowledge of GD&T is preferred.

Additional Information:

• Travel is occasionally required, up to 5% of the time.

Safety and Physical Requirements:

• All employees are responsible for knowing, understanding and complying with the safety policies and procedures.
• Wear PPE when appropriate in designated campus areas.
• Lifting shoulder high up to 35 lbs. on occasion.