Product Design Engineer - U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, and government contract for this position.

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Michigan City, IN

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Algebra, Analysis Skills, Audio Engineering, CAD (Computer-Aided Design) Software, CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Concrete, Cost Estimates, Credit Cards, Creo Elements/Pro, Customer/Client Research, Data Entry, Debugging Skills, Design Verification, Die Casting, Electricity, Engineering Drawing, Environmental Management Systems, Finite Element Analysis, Geometry, Government Contracts, Government Regulations, ISO 14001, Injection Molding, Legal, Manufacturing Process Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Processes, Mathematics, Microsoft Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Product Family, Microsoft Word, PC Software, PTC Creo, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Procedure Implementation, Process Sheet, Product Design, Product Development, Product Engineering, Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Public/Media/Press/Analyst Relations, Quality Management, Recruiting/Staffing Agency, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Requirements Management, Schedule Development, Simulation, Startup, Statistics, Technical/Engineering Design, Trigonometry, United States Citizen, Willing to Travel, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Michigan City, IN
POSTED
13 days ago

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U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, and government contract for this position.

Position Summary:

Design new wiper systems, control products, and components. Manage design projects from concept through production. Applies knowledge of product development and analysis to assist in meeting organizational objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Prepare original/revised design layouts based on customer CAD data and specifications.
  • Prepare cost estimates for new or revised designs.
  • Manage design projects from concept through production.
  • Gather data from customer input or off-site visits to debug, modify, or correct prototype, pre-production/start-up, warranty problems, or product improvements.
  • Remain current on customer end need/use of product.
  • Develop / conceptualize new products.
  • Develop, document, implement departmental procedures in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
  • Maintain current knowledge of sound engineering practices, manufacturing processes, FMVSS regulations, and SAE or other applicable standards.
  • Support and perform all major platform engineering analysis requirements (kinematic, electrical, environmental, etc. as required).
  • Complete design calculations using manual or computerized methods.
  • Apply knowledge of drafting techniques, engineering procedures, and CAD system to identify most effective methods, equipment, and processes.
  • Verify designs for design intent, specifications, and quality.
  • Provide technical product expertise to all internal/external relationships.
  • Travel Requirements: must be able to fulfill occasional travel, domestic & international, to other CVG facilities, customers, and vendors.

Required Qualifications:

U.S. citizenship is required by law, regulation, and government contract for this position.

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  • Education/Experience:Relevant Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree and 3-5+ years experience in related field or the equivalent in combined education/experience is preferred.
  • Additional courses or experience in CAD Design methods, FEA, Kinematics, simulation tools, and mechanisms desirable as appropriate to the position.
  • Knowledge of Creo (Pro/Engineer) or equivalent CAD software, personal computers, and Microsoft Office software.
  • Knowledge of manufacturing processes such as sheet metal stamping, die casting, injection molding, and assembly.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Products such as Teams, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Project and Access
  • Activities assigned related to and in support of the Quality & Environmental Management Systems
  • Strategic thinker - mindful of overall company/corporate goals
  • Language Skills: Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, engineering drawings, government regulations, safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions. Ability to write routine reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of customers or associates of organization.
  • Mathematical Skills: Ability to perform mathematical / engineering calculations using concepts of advanced algebra, geometry, trigonometry, and statistics.
  • Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form. Ability to think in mathematical or abstract terms, and to visualize three dimensional objects from two dimensional drawings.

CVG IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, we are not providing sponsorship for this role. Applicants must be authorized to work in the country of the job posting location on a full-time basis.

No Unauthorized Referrals from Recruiters & Vendors

Please note that Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc (CVG) and any of its affiliated companies does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to CVG will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or charge whatsoever. Only members of our Human Resources Team have the authority to engage or authorize recruiting services, which must be agreed upon before any resume or offer is received.

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Commercial Vehicle Group (CVG) makes no representations or guarantees regarding employment opportunities listed on any third-party website. To protect against career scams, job applicants should take the necessary precautions when interviewing for and accepting employment positions allegedly offered by CVG. Applicants should never provide their national ID numbers, birth dates, credit card numbers, bank account information or other private information when communicating with prospective employers or responding to employment opportunities online. Job applicants are invited to contact CVG through CVG's website to verify the authenticity of any employment opportunities.

About the Company

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Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.

Who We Are and What We Do

Headquartered in New Albany, Ohio, Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. (CVG) has a history that dates back to 2000 when the leadership team identified the need for a unified company that could more fully support the increasing demands and provide custom solutions to original equipment manufacturers. They envisioned an integrated company that could offer comprehensive product lines, reputable brand names and leading edge technology in diverse markets and locations. Due to the company’s success, a string of strategic acquisition and an increased global presence, CVG made the decision to go public on August 4, 2004 and are publicly traded on the NASDAQ with a stock symbol of CVGI.

Since that time, CVG has evolved into a recognized world leader in the development, manufacturing and fulfillment of fully integrated system solutions for the commercial vehicle market including the heavy truck, construction, military, agriculture and specialty industries. Our extensive product line is aimed at providing our customers solutions that help them succeed and includes suspension seat systems, interior trim systems such as instrument and door panels, headliners, cabinets, molded products and flooring, cab systems and components and electrical systems, including mirrors, wiper systems, electronic wiring harness assemblies and controls and switches. Our products are internationally recognized with product brands such as National Seating, KAB Seating, Sprague Devices, Moto Mirror, Prutsman, Roadwatch, Roadscan and Comfortek.

CVG is made up of hard-working, dedicated employees that are focused on delivering results for our customers as well as shareholders. We pride ourselves in being driven by our customer service, product innovation and a diverse culture focused on continuous improvement in all areas of our company using our Total Quality Production System (TQPS). We are well on our way to becoming a world class organization, and won’t stop even when we achieve that status.

COMPANY SIZE
5,000 to 9,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive Sales and Repair Services
FOUNDED
2000
WEBSITE
http://www.cvgrp.com/en-us/careers/Pages/Career-Opportunities.aspx