Product Engineer

DRiV Incorporated; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated's Aftermarket Braking Division seeks a Product Engineer to provide product engineering support for new product introductions, Ford and Mazda launches, and new vendors. This role requires collaboration with testing labs, maintenance of data, and involvement in supplier qualification.

Responsibilities include coordinating inertia-dynamometer testing, SAE testing, and PPAP approvals, while leveraging Excel and AutoCad to analyze results and present benchmarking data.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel to maintain records, analyze data and create graphs.
• Experience with AutoCad or similar design software.
• Mature, professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inertia-dynamometer testing for friction products with testing labs.
• Manage PPAP submissions and approvals for purchased friction products.
• Coordinate dyno testing for rotor coating interaction with friction.
• Prepare benchmarking studies to qualify new supplier formulas.
• Maintain historical test data and analyze results from labs.
• Evaluate and select new testing labs for efficiency and cost.
• Review MDS submissions and approvals; assist with vendor approvals.
• Support Ford and Mazda testing requirements for new applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Product Engineer

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide Product Engineering support to the DRiV Aftermarket Braking Division. This position will provide guidance and testing approvals for all New Product Introductions, Ford and Mazda launches and new Vendors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Coordinate inertia-dynamometer testing for friction products with testing labs
• CHASE testing (SAE J866)
• Environmental / chemical testing (SAE J2975)
• AMECA edge code registration
• Maintain historical test database, analyzing and incorporating report results received from testing labs
• Manage test component inventory required for dynamometer testing, and ship test components to testing labs
• Prioritize testing based on changing testing requirements and coordinate test schedule with labs based on dyno and fixture availability
• Prepare benchmarking studies to qualify new supplier formulas
• Coordinate dyno testing for rotor coating interaction with friction
• Coordinate salt spray testing per ASTM-B117 for Rotors, Calipers, Zinc coated back plates and new vendor disc pad paint as needed
• Evaluate new Testing labs for faster and more competitive testing
• Responsible for understanding Ford and Mazda testing requirements for new applications and coordinating all testing plans to validate new Ford and Mazda Business
• Responsible for all MDS (Material Data Sheets) submissions reviews and approvals
• Drawing Reviews for Purchased Friction Products. Disc Pad sets, Commercial Vehicle Linings
• New Vendor approvals
• PPAP reviews for purchased products
• PPAP submissions to Ford for DRiV products

JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION:

• BS Engineering

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years Automotive Brake Engineering Manufacturing experience. Experience with friction formula dynamometer analysis preferred.

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills required, must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Must be highly skilled in Excel to maintain records, analyze data and create graphs to present benchmarking data.
• Must be experienced in AutoCad, or similar design software
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
• Strong written, verbal analytical, and interpersonal skills required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Should be able to lift up to 30 lbs when packing and receiving test samples

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office environment for computer work and data analysis. Additional working areas for part storage and handling disc pads and rotors for measuring and testing. Packing components to send to labs for testing, boxes could weigh up to 30 lbs.

Other Duties:

Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required