Application Engineer

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, Inc.; Sterling Heights (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Mitsubishi Turbocharger and Engine America, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer to support turbocharger development for OEM customers. You will collaborate with the Engineering Manager and Sr. Application Engineer to align with company goals.

You will lead cross-functional teams, manage multiple projects, and visit customer sites to provide technical support, reporting findings and coordinating launches with MHIET/MTA and related allies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• 5 years automotive Tier 1 supplier or powertrain OEM experience.
• 3 years project management experience required.
• Familiarity with IATF16949 quality control principles.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 1D/3D simulation experience or knowledge welcomed.
• CAD experience is a plus and knowledge of GD&T/DFSS is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Manage development of turbochargers for OEM customers.
• Coordinate with Engineering Manager and Sr. Application Engineer.
• Lead cross-functional teams to maintain project schedules.
• Visit customer locations to provide technical support.
• Create engineering and investigation reports.
• Coordinate product launches with related entities using APQP.
• Document design data and perform post-test evaluations.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Automotive experience

IATF16949 knowledge

CAD experience

GD&T

DFSS

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Job Summary

The Application Engineer manages development of turbochargers for various OEM customers. The Application Engineer will work with the Engineering Manager and Sr. Application Engineer by supporting activities within the Turbo Engineering Department in alignment with company goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Keep track of multiple projects and priorities of each.
• Assist with company goals and objectives
• Communicate with customers and determine the appropriate design scheme based on the high technical background and experience
• Communicate with MHIET engineer and recommend appropriate designing direction in considering customer’s demand
• Comprehends typical business procedure in turbocharger development and right/responsibility/support relationship among each section of company.
• Lead cross functional development team to ensure schedules are maintained for responsible projects.
• Visit customer locations to provide technical support.
• Assist validation testing and provide first had assessment of technical issues.
• Create engineering reports and investigation reports.
• Co-ordinate products launch activities with mother/sister companies (MHIET/MTA, MTEE, SMTC) utilizing APQP principles.
• Communicate design data from the local databases with MHIET Japan to the customers using such tools as e-mail and customer specified software.
• Co-ordinate post test evaluation of development turbocharger samples.
• Perform teardown inspection and measurement at the MTEA facility and document the findings.
• Perform other duties as assigned by MTEA Management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Theoretical understanding of internal combustion engine air handling and control systems.
• 5 years automotive Tier 1 supplier or powertrain OEM experience.
• 3 years project management experience.
• Familiarity with IATF16949 quality control principles.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• 1D/3D simulation experience / knowledge.
• GD&T, DFSS, Turbocharger product specific training.
• CAD experience a plus.
• Electrical Engineering experience / knowledge a plus.
• Hands on mechanical experience a plus.
• Japanese language skill a plus.
• Some business travel as needed.
• Must be able to occasionally move about inside the office to access file cabinets, office machinery, etc.
• Must be able to occasionally move up to 15lbs.
• Ability to sit throughout the workday.