Job Description

RESPONSIBILITIES / RESPONSABILIDADES - List the essential functions (i.e. key responsibilities with expected end results), which must be accomplished in order to fulfill the purpose of your position as described above

• Gather necessary design requirements and specifications from internal and external customers, and record using the technical assumptions, requirements and specifications (TARS) process.
• Execute the Component Engineering deliverables (e.g. concepts, CAD models, drawings, engineering analysis, engineering documents, etc.) at the direction of the project lead engineer; ensure assignments are completed on-time and meet or exceed internal and external customer performance expectations.
• Utilize the Change Engine database to create engineering change notices and document progress toward issue resolution and closure.
• Schedule and conduct technical reviews, customer design reviews and DFMEA reviews for the programs to which you are assigned.
• Actively participate in all cross functional team (CFT), change control, and program management team (PMT) meetings for the programs to which you are assigned., builds, teardowns, etc.
• Support all vehicle validation events such as prototype builds and durability vehicle teardowns on site at the customer facility as required by the customer.
• Obtain necessary customer part numbers and engineering change notices from Program Management. In addition, obtain the necessary customer approvals on the various engineering documents (e.g. drawings, DVP&R, etc.).
• Benchmarking competitor technology specifically related to electrical distribution centers, connectors, and terminals.
• Provide CAD and Engineering support to fellow associates in the Component Engineering group as required to manage workload peaks.
• Abide by all policies regarding EEO, Safety and Quality and Environmental.
  
  

KNOWLEDGE / CONOCIMIENTO- Describe any knowledge or skill (eg, technical, scientific, administrative, managerial) which the position requires.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience in related field.
• Minimum of 3 years automotive experience in product design, manufacturing or quality with strong understanding of automotive components.
• Two to three years experience with injection molded and/or stamped component design, including the application of GD&T and tolerance stack up calculations.
• Minimum (3) years of working experience with either Pro/Engineer, Catia, NX or other similar 3D CAD software.
  
  

Preferred:

• Experience with the Power Distribution Center (PDC) design and development.
• Experience with automotive connector and terminal systems design and development.
  
  

Skill/ knowledge requirements:

• Ability to facilitate cross-functional teams to achieve objectives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple assignments with high quality and on-time completion.
• Must be proficient with Microsoft Office with advanced skills in Excel.
• Excellent written, verbal and presentation skills.
• Working knowledge of design and engineering disciplines (8D, DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.).
  
  

Working Conditions:

• Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, domestically & internationally.
• Ability to work in an office & manufacturing environment.
  
  

What We Offer.

• The position is a regular active, full time role with competitive total rewards.
• We are an EOE Minorities/Women/Disabled/Vets/VEVRAA Federal contractor.