Overview
The position is expected to provide product engineering technical support in the El Salto plant to coordinate and perform design and development engineering, champion engineering warranty solutions, and implement design cost reductions. Central activities include technical problem solving, design change ideation, concept evaluation, design, technical risk analysis, and overall improvement of existing products.
Education & Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in engineering (mechanical preferred).
- 5+ years of engineering experience.
- Experience in the creation of DFMEA is required.
- Experience in root cause analysis is required.
- Ability to understand technical drawings and knowledge of GD&T is required.
- Ability to use Microsoft Office software (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
- Excellent communication skills required.
- Experience in the automotive development process is required.
- Experience in powertrain, engine, and / or timing systems is preferred.
- Experience in DFM / DFA is preferred.
- Manufacturing and assembly process knowledge preferred.
Responsibilities
Provides the El Salto plant with technical problem solving (e.g., 8D lead and support) capability, including analysis of hardware for failure modes, analysis of design and manufacturing processes for root causes and corrective actions.Supports El Salto manufacturing operations, including supply chain, in solving production or process problems to ensure that product meets requirements of reliability, quality, and cost.Releases designs of El Salto products (e.g. chain timing drives, oil pump chains, VCT) in conformance with product design guidelines and BW process.Works collaboratively with global product engineering, sales, program management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain personnel to achieve goals set forth by regional engineering management and local plant management.Keeps the regional and global product engineering management team informed of activity and progress on an agreed upon frequency.Keeps the local plant management team informed of activity and progress on an agreed upon frequency.Leads DRBFM, DFMEA, DVP&R, and DFM / DFA reviews.Identifies new concepts that address weaknesses within our current product portfolio or technology roadmap.#J-18808-Ljbffr