Product Development Engineer

Rea-Magnet-Wire; Lafayette (IN); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 100.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Rea-Magnet-Wire is seeking a Technical Development Lead for automotive engineering projects in Lafayette, IN. You will drive product development from Phase 0 through Phase 5, translate customer needs into specifications, and lead risk assessment activities including DFMEAs.

Strong collaboration with the automotive team and lab resources is essential. Qualifications include a BS in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering (MS preferred) and 5–8 years of product/process engineering

Formación

• Bachelor's degree in engineering with strong design and development experience.
• MS degree preferred for advanced roles or leadership responsibilities.
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes (APQP) is desirable.

Responsabilidades

• Leads technical activities on automotive product development projects.
• Plans activities from Phase 0 to Phase 5 and prepares status reports.
• Translates customer requirements into specifications and tests.
• Leads DFMEAs and risk mitigation activities.
• Coordinates design reviews and supports lean/six sigma practices.
• Collaborates with lab/testing resources and automotive team.
• Interfaces with key customers and supports the Automotive Strategic Plan.
• Travels 20-30% domestically and 10% internationally.

Conocimientos

Project leadership

DFMEA

Engineering analysis

Customer communication

Lean Six Sigma

Team collaboration

Educación

B.S. Mechanical Engineering

B.S. Materials Science

B.S. Chemical Engineering

M.S. preferred

Herramientas

APQP

Lab equipment

Testing equipment

Descripción del empleo

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North American Technology Salaried Reg. FT Professionals Lafayette, IN, US 1 Attachments

2 days ago Requisition ID: 1345

Salary Range: $90,000.00 To $100,000.00 Annually

Function

Technical development lead for automotive engineering projects. Leads product development activities per Rea’s product development process. Supports and implements plans to meet Rea’s corporate initiatives aligned with the company’s Automotive Strategy while working with an automotive team.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads technical activities on assigned automotive product development project.
• Plans and organizes project activities from Phase 0 to Phase 5 of Rea’s product development process, including generating short term status reports and comprehensive engineering reports.
• Translates customer requirements into specifications and testing activities.
• Leads DFMEAs, identifies risks, and engineers risk mitigation activities for projects.
• Identifies validation and verification activities needed for internal design needs and to meet customer requirements.
• Leads internal design reviews following Rea’s design control practices and can present findings and progress in customer design reviews.
• Practices design for lean and six sigma methodology.
• Collaborates with laboratory resources to complete all testing activities called in the test plan.
• Collaborates with the automotive team to gain skills and augment the capabilities of Rea’s automotive group.
• As a core member of the Automotive Engineering group, assists on any activities related to meeting the project milestones.
• Ensures production procedures and controls are developed to efficiently utilize equipment to achieve desired productivity and capability metrics in the project charter.
• Works and collaborates with plant’s members of APQP team to ensure successful completion of Rea’s product development process through “Production Support” – Phase 5.
• Provides technical interface between key customers and Rea team members.
• Supports and implements various tasks, projects, and actions in support of the Automotive Strategic Plan.

Position Specifications

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering – Master of Science preferred.

Five to eight years of product/process engineering experience.

Knowledge of magnet wire products and applications preferred.

Knowledge of process engineering techniques with a strong emphasis on modern state of the art equipment. Hands on experience with production equipment and lab equipment.

Appreciation for continuous improvement on design practices, testing practices and overall improvements for the manufacturing of products.

Knowledge of project planning and management and automotive product development practices (APQP).

Ability to problem solve and correct situations using engineering first principles.

Ability to listen, lead and contribute depending on situation, and work well within team environment.

Effective customer communication skills.

Travel 20-30% domestically; 10% internationally.

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