Senior Vehicle Engineer

Senior Vehicle Engineer

Contract

Evans, GA, US

GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION

The position offers the opportunity to be a Mechanical Engineer focused on the development of vehicles used by customers around the world. The position requires a passion for vehicles and the desire to work with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment to bring new and exciting products to market.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

Lead the design process for vehicle related components and systems from concept to production.

Transform market requirements into system, subsystem and component specifications.

Perform project related assignments and work directly with all functions of the organization to ensure project success with respect to Quality, Delivery and Cost

Represent Engineering on cross functional new product development teams.

Ensure technical rigor for all projects assigned (Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, APQP, and Technical Design Reviews).

Creates and owns the Engineering Release Plan for all components, assemblies, installations, and Bills of Materials within assigned programs.

Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.

Utilize PTC Creo to design & develop mechanical components, subsystems and systems

Work closely with suppliers to develop components and subsystems to Car specifications.

Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design For Manufacture (DFM) and to incorporate designs into manufacturing processes.

Leads competitive benchmarking activities & value engineering ideation activities

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Mentor less experienced engineers.

Understand and influence regulatory standards that affect Car products.

Develop project schedules and drive cross functional teams to meet milestones for assigned projects.

Effectively self-manage large projects

First point of contact within engineering regarding customer issues.

QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB

Education:

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent is required

Demonstrated expertise in product & assembly design for different manufacturing processes

Experience working as an engineer in a vehicle related business is preferred.

Experience:

7+ years of experience is recommended.

KEY COMPETENCIES

Strong ability to handle both complex and ambiguous situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.

The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.

Able to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.

Solid Project Management/leadership skills

Process knowledge for plastics: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.

Process knowledge for metals: extrusion, stamping, die cast, welding, and other common manufacturing processes.

Experienced in applying and understanding the results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

Expert in technical, analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, 9-step, etc).

Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

Employs "best" solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements)

Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans

High capability in in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.

Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.

This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.

Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus