- Assists in establishing design parameters to achieve most cost-effective approach consistent with the end item of specifications, performance and reliability objectives
- Establishes designs through calculations, analysis and various design verification techniques
- Approves releasing engineering designs at prototype, test, development and production phases of a program
- May assist in set-up/monitoring of a testing program
- Analyzes, evaluates and reports test results to determine acceptability or needed modifications in meeting specifications
- Maintains contact with vendors and subcontractors to keep abreast of new materials, products, sources, pricing and lead-time requirements
- Solicits vendor knowledge and participation in product standardization and cost reduction
- Provides information and direction to facilitate building of prototype vehicles
- Revises design package based on feedback from prototype activities
- Provides engineering analysis of field problems and, as required, makes recommendations for, and implements, corrective action
- Assists the manufacturing group during production startup and resolves engineering changes for effective production runs
- Bachelor’s degree, with a concentration in mechanical, or similar engineering discipline
- 1-4 years experience in an engineering environment
- Product Engineer with knowledge in body design and styling, automotive kits, interior integration, and development
- Experience with HVAC a plus
- Proficient computer knowledge and skills, including MS Products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
- Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate
- Hand-Eye Coordination: must be able to regularly coordinate one’s eyes with one’s fingers, wrists, or arms to move, carry, or manipulate objects or to perform other job-related tasks
- Manual Dexterity: must be able to regularly make quick, accurate, skillful, and coordinated movement with hands and arms to grasp, place, move, or use objects such as phone, computer, and other office equipment, tools, or controls
- Agility: must be able to regularly bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks, including the ability to move throughout all areas of the facility, Company’s property surrounding facility, or additional work areas
- Climbing / Kneeling: must be able to occasionally climb, kneel, bend over, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl, with balance
- Lifting: must be able to occasionally lift up to 25 pounds with or without assistance
- Physical Strength: must be able to occasionally lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups
- Stamina: must be able to occasionally exert oneself physically over long periods of time, including performing repetitive or strenuous tasks as well as standing and sitting for long periods
- Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
- Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
- Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
- Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
- Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
- Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important
Up to 25% travel may be required