Product Engineer - Winamac , Indianapolis

5 Star Recruitment; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Product Engineer for a role in Indianapolis, responsible for engineering and designing wheelchair accessible vehicles from concept to launch. The ideal candidate must possess a Bachelor’s in Engineering and have strong collaboration and design skills. Responsibilities include developing vehicle designs in CAD, ensuring quality compliance, and leading project teams. Ideal candidates will have 3D product design experience and an understanding of complex vehicle systems.

Qualifications

• Experience taking a product from concept to launch.
• 3D product design experience required.
• Ability to lead projects and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Engineer, design and develop vehicle conversions in CAD.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams on vehicle designs.
• Ensure design compliance with budgeted quality and cost.

Skills

Mechanism Design knowledge

Knowledge of Vehicle Engineering

Structural Design proficiency

Experience with fuel and exhaust systems

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Prototype fabrication knowledge

Education

Bachelors in Engineering

Tools

Inventor

AutoCad

MS Office

Job description

About the job Product Engineer - Winamac , Indianapolis

ENERAL PURPOSE:

The Vehicle Engineer is responsible for engineering and designing New Vehicles from start to finish. This person will be responsible for the design and integration of all vehicle systems found in todays wheelchair accessible vehicles and set the overall development strategy, maintaining corporate objectives.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Engineer, design and develop new vehicle conversions in CAD (Inventor)
• Design Mechanism, Suspensions, Structures and Closures (doors & liftgates)
• Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies.
• Ensure vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Manufacturing, Quality, Sales, Portfolio) to assure vehicle designs account for all requirements.
• Suggest Low-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization.
• Build and design prototype vehicles.
• Constantly improve designs, processes and timing, maintaining project specifications.
• Participate in design reviews to assure all vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet or exceed requirements.
• Review designs with peers for good design practices and any anticipated design concerns.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• Mechanism Design knowledge is a most, expertise preferred, and how to integrate it into the design, considering all Tolerances involved.
• Understanding of Vehicle Engineering and Integration. Must know what is required for a reliable design.
• Proficiency in Structural Design, sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, LEAN principles.
• Understanding of fuel, exhaust, cooling and braking systems, materials and industry standards
• Experience in with vehicle compartments like Closures & Suspensions.
• Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the other
• Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools including FEA, DFA/M, DOE, D/PFMEA, DVP&R, problem solving (8D or similar), GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up.
• Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter.
• Must possess the ability to function well under the demands of project due dates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed
• Well organized, accurate and possesses a strong attention to detail
• Demonstrated ability to effectively solve and analyze problems
• Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
• Prototype fabrication and welding knowledge preferred
• Windows (computer), Outlook (email), Inventor, AutoCad, Vault, MS Office, and Epicor (ERP)

Required Citizenship / Work Permit / Visa Status
US Citizen, Green Card Holder , TN Visa

Must-Haves

• Bachelors in Engineering
• Experience taking a product from Concept through Launch (Ideally multiple complex products)
• Able to Lead A Project & Work with Cross functional Teams
• 3D Product Design Experience

Nice to Haves

• DFMEA
• Root Cause Analysis Tools
• Automotive or Transportation / Specialty Vehicle