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Position Summary:
The Product Engineer is responsible for the initial technical design of shock absorbers and strut application, while providing continuous technical support according to the Customer’s expectations and organizational standards. This position coordinates and interfaces with the Customer throughout the entire design process.
Your tasks:
Maintains a safe working environment by complying with all safety and environmental policies in the workplace. Advocates for and promotes a safe work environment by reporting Near Misses and/or other safety and environmental hazards, wearing all required PPE and encouraging others to do the same.
Designs shock absorber and strut applications by working collaboratively with customers, Process Engineering & production personnel to meet customer specifications & expectations.
Researches & analyses data such as customer design proposal, specifications, and manuals to determine feasibility of design or application.
Manages the coordination of fabrication and installation activities to ensure products and systems conform to Engineering design and customer specifications.
Evaluates field installations and recommends design modifications to eliminate machine or system malfunctions.
Develops shock absorber and strut component assemblies with customers, suppliers, and internal customers.
Leads design of shock absorber and system team consisting of Bilstein colleagues from Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics and other departments to bring product into production per customer time tables.
Presents design concerns, issues and final solutions to cross-functions teams during the Design Review, Drawing Review and Customer Focus Team (CFT) meetings
Plans and coordinates all test activities according to the Customer and Bilstein specifications
Performs all other duties and responsibilities as assigned
Complies with Export Controls/ITAR regulations
Profil
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
- Proven experience in design for automotive manufacturing components (preferred)
- Strong background in automotive & suspensions (preferred)
- Understanding of material properties & characteristics of critically used materials such as steel, aluminum, sintered metals, rubber and plastic components, and various coatings
- Ability to comprehend drawings and GD&T along with some awareness of CAD software
- Demonstrated ability to analyze FEA/CFD results
- Experience with coordination and presentation of technical data and information to key component suppliers & customers
- Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one & small group situations to Customers, clients, & others
- Proven ability to read and interpret customer specifications and industry standards
- Self-starter and able to work without day-to-day direction
- Expert knowledge of Microsoft Office Products (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Strong project management skills with proven ability to plan, monitor, and control a project from start to finish ensuring everyone meets their deadlines
- Highly organized with ability to work independently as well as part of a team
- Exhibits integrity through fair and ethical behaviors in all activities; maintains accountability for performance
- Strong attention to detail with well-developed organizational and communication skills
- Proven experience developing work processes to improve outcomes for the team/customers
The [above] is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Das bieten wir
Bilstein has great benefits to offer!
- A state-of-the-art OE manufacturing plant with a strong focus on safety and cleanliness.
- Multiple competitive Health, Dental & Vision Coverage options.
- 401K matching program.
- Paid time off + 13 paid holidays.
- Paid volunteer hours.
- Tuition reimbursement program.
- Gym reimbursement.
- Company-paid short-term disability and life insurance.
- Internal growth opportunities.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Discounted BILSTEIN products.
Kontakt
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Notices:
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