Demonstrates expert level of design and analysis skills
Responsible for creating/implementing customer driven designs with minimal supervision.
Will specify materials and analyze structures for robustness, cost and risk of designs.
Lead Design FMEA’s with cross-functional groups including Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Tooling/Fixtures
Utilize QPC process as outlined in IATF-16949 standard
Will be the technical contact in support of sales and is expected to maintain/grow relationships with the customer.
Flexibility to travel both domestically and internationally
Support manufacturing as needed for prototyping or production launches.
Ability to direct designer/drafters who are providing project support.
Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or departmentally defined.
Uses leadership skills and sound business judgment to support sales volume and profits
Establishes strong, lasting relationships with customers
Champions department improvements projects
ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL SKILLS:
Must demonstrate a strong ability to design engine cooling and air conditioning components and have extensive knowledge in the physics of heat transfer and fluid flow phenomenon as applied to vehicles.
This position requires an extensive knowledge of the application of materials including ferrous and non-ferrous metals.
Strong analytical skills including heat transfer analysis, stress analysis and energy balances within the cooling system.
Applies sound analysis methods in the evaluation of heat transfer and structural requirements.
Demonstrates a high level of competency with solid modeling design software.
Demonstrates a strong understanding of production methods and the concept of designing for manufacturability. Should possess solid background in the processes of welding, brazing, and metal forming.
Must possess strong project management skills and employs the use of computer based prediction and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel.
Experience in the use of quality tools such as FMEAs, Design of Experiments, SPC, etc.
Works with the manufacturing personnel in order to design product consistent with current processes and their associated capability.
Effectively solves design-related problems identified during the fabrication and assembly of product and provides support as appropriate to shop personnel.
Prepares appropriate documentation related to design and engineering activities through the application of ANSI:Y14.5 drafting standards which includes geometric tolerancing.
Use Windchill/PDM Link to store CAD files and perform change management
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :
Self-starter with the ability to operate well independently
Five plus years of design experience in an OEM manufacturing environment
Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a parametric based CAD software.
Experience in sheet metal design and weldments
Experience in heat exchanger products and processes (brazing) a plus
Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)
Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Masters Degree in Engineering Management, or an MBA a plus.
Adams Thermal Systems offers a comprehensive employee benefit package including:
Paid Time Off (PTO)
10 Paid Holidays Per Year
Group Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) Retirement Saving Plan with Employer Match
Life Insurance at 1x Salary
Long Term Disability
Also Available:
Short Term Disability
Hospitalization Indemnity
Critical Illness Coverage
Term Life Insurance
Identity Protection
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Numbers & Facts
Location
Canton, SD
Skills
American National Standards Institute (ANSI)unmatched