Automotive Product Engineer - Design & Global Travel

Flex--n--gate; Bradford West Gwillimbury; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Flex--n--gate is seeking a Product Engineer to assist in design, analysis, quoting, and testing of new products and support in production products with engineering changes. You will work with the Product Designer, sales, and manufacturing teams to identify features and improvements, review drawings, and prepare reports at each development stage.

You will liaise with customers to update on status and changes, ensure compliance with customer specs, and help drive product development on a

Qualifications

• 3 years’ experience in automotive industry.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Engineering discipline or equivalent engineering technology diploma.
• Knowledge of the requirements of TS16949.
• Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, Control Plans, and Process Flow.
• Proven ability to create and execute product development plans that have achieved the identified targets.
• Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings.
• Good problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach.
• Good organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
• Professional/mature demeanour under stressful situations.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
• Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Computer competent (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
• Ability to travel to USA and international destinations
• Ability to complete VA/VE and Product R&D activities and monitor.

Responsibilities

• Review engineering drawings, schematics and/or prototypes based upon pre-defined product requirements.
• Analyse current product offerings to determine ways to improve quality, increase functionality, maintain aesthetic appeal and reduce cost of production.
• Analyse and reverse-engineer competitor product offerings.
• Identify key product strengths and weaknesses.
• Develop solutions to product weaknesses.
• Product Development Team Review of drawings and prototypes for functionality, reliability and ease of manufacture.
• Assist the product development team with keeping development on schedule.
• Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable customer specifications.
• Liaise with sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that product specifications align with corporate strategy and competitive goals.
• Respond to product development/functionality inquiries.
• Assist the sales and marketing staff with understanding the functionality and benefits of products.
• Observe product related policies and procedures.
• Assist the product development team with keeping within product development budgets.
• Troubleshoot product malfunctions/failures to prevent future concerns.
• Maintain accurate product development records.
• Assist other engineers with product development projects.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Time Management

Problem Solving

Accountability and Dependability

Decision Making and Judgement

Ethics and Integrity

Planning and Organizing

Analytically Inclined

Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations

Mediating and Negotiating

Written and Verbal Communication

Team Work

Mechanical Aptitude

Presentation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Job description

Flex--n--gate is seeking a Product Engineer to assist in design, analysis, quoting, and testing of new products and support in production products with engineering changes. You will work with the Product Designer, sales, and manufacturing teams to identify features and improvements, review drawings, and prepare reports at each development stage.

You will liaise with customers to update on status and changes, ensure compliance with customer specs, and help drive product development on a