Mission
In this role, you will manage all aspects of component design and release, specifically:
- Design & Release: Manage the release of components, bill of materials (BOM), CAD drawings, and change notices.
- Performance Management: Ensure products meet functional, cost, and weight targets while directing packaging within the vehicle environment.
- Supplier & Quality Management: Manage supplier and internal DVPRs and DFMEAs; oversee the PPAP process and coordinate with Purchasing and Quality teams.
- Validation & Testing: Execute design verification plans and physical testing to ensure component reliability.
- Operational Support: Provide vehicle build support, resolve engineering issues, and assist with product launches (AQP/PSO) and maintenance of carryover products.
Profile
- Education: Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering from an accredited institution (or ABET equivalent).
- Technical Aptitude: Demonstrated mechanical engineering aptitude through professional work experience or advanced academic projects.
- Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to interface effectively with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams.
- Experience: 1–5 years of experience specifically in brake design, development, and validation. Technical Skills: Strong GD&T skill set and proficiency in engineering disciplines (DVPR, DFMEA, etc.).
- Quality & Problem Solving: Formal training in problem-solving and reliability; Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
- Manufacturing Knowledge: Experience in the manufacturing of brake components and vehicle assembly processes.