Resident Engineer

Linamar Corporation; Livonia (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits package

Career advancement

Sustainability Council

Community outreach

Auto supplier discounts

Job summary

Linamar Corporation is seeking an Engineer - Resident to provide dedicated on-site engineering support to key customers. You will handle all process and product engineering tasks related to systems and components, working directly with Linamar facilities.

Responsibilities include maintaining customer-Linamar communication, supporting program launches, and delivering engineering estimates while building long-term relationships with customers.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 3+ years automotive experience.
• Experience in a customer-facing engineering role within an automotive supplier environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain smooth communication between customer and Linamar plants, prioritizing urgent issues.
• Provide immediate engineering liaison and response during emergencies at customer sites.
• Act as liaison between customer engineering and Linamar program managers for seamless launches.
• Support program launches and manufacturing concerns with technical input and estimates.
• Develop and maintain long-term customer relationships by working daily with engineering teams.
• Attend stakeholder meetings in person and assist with quoting Engineering Work Orders (EWOs).
• Support APQP activities and provide DFMEA/PFMEA input as needed at customer sites.

Skills

Customer facing engineering

Automotive Tier 1

Reading drawings/blueprints

Project coordination

DFMEA knowledge

PPAP familiarity

Communication

Problem solving

Machining processes

Technical drafting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

MS Office

Job description

Please Note

JOB DESCRIPTION

This position is on-site.

At this time, we are not able to offer current or future work authorization transfer or sponsorship.

Job Title: Engineer - Resident

Job Summary

Provide key Linamar customers with dedicated on-site engineering support. Responsible for all process and product engineering assistance related to systems and components for the customer by a Linamar Facility..

Responsibility

• Maintain a smooth flow between customer and Linamar manufacturing plant communications. Urgency of issues is key.
• Provide immediate communication and response from Linamar plants as emergencies occur.
• Act as Engineering liaison between customer Engineering Department and Linamar Program Managers ensuring a smooth flow of communication.
• Provide customers with continued engineering support related to program launch and manufacturing concerns.
• Build relationships with customers as a long-term supplier by working daily alongside engineering to ensure successful launches.
• Attending Key Stakeholder Meetings in person at customer. This flows into working with the DRE and the Buyer to understand and properly quote Engineering Work Orders (EWOs). This must be done accurately and in a timely manner. A quick response is needed on both sides.
• Implement and provide a mechanism for the application of Customer and Linamar Temporary Work Orders (TWOs).
• Maintain and develop positive working relationships with customer’s engineering team.
• Support Tech Reviews and team meetings at customer.
• Support Weekly/Bi-weekly Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) at customer .
• Provide customers with engineering estimates (potential manufacturing cost increases/reductions) related to product design changes. This includes being the champion for VAVE ideas to reduce cost .
• Report programs launch status and issues to the Linamar Account Manager so that proper items are elevated as needed to ensure the success of a program.
• Provide engineering support as it applies to the review of DFMEA and PFMEA documents.
• Working with customers to take account for their input on the Control Plans (CPs). Provide follow up with Linamar plants and completion with customer.
• Supporting advanced development work with customer’s engineering team.
• Speed up shipping and receiving time sensitive parts between customer and Linamar facilities.

Academic/Educational Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering discipline and min 3 years of experience in automotive field.

Required Skills/Experience

• Two plus (2+) years of experience in a customer facing, engineering role with an automotive tier one supplier.
• Knowledge of technical drafting and ability to read andinterpret engineering specifications, drawings and technical blueprints.
• Team oriented and willingness to take direction from various groups within the steering organization.
• Excellent organizational skills and must communication effectively both written and verbal.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Manage all aspects of a product launch: DFMEA, Appearance Approval, PPAP approval, etc.
• Strong computer skills, including AutoCAD, MS Office.
• Good interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• In depth knowledge of machining processes and manufacturing equipment.

What Linamar Has To Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Employee Benefits package includes but not limited to, Drug, Dental & Vision etc.
• Opportunities for career advancement.
• Sustainability Council
• Community based outreach supporting both local and global initiatives and charities.
• Discounts for local vendors and events, including auto supplier discounts.

About Us

Purchased by Linamar in 2003, McLaren provides design, development, integration, manufacturing, and testing capabilities that provide our customers a world-class, full-service supplier partner that develops complete vehicle powertrain & driveline systems for both the global electrified and traditionally powered vehicles.

With access to state-of-the-art tools and resources, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact alongside a team of driven and passionate professionals. Join us and be part of a company where innovation, collaboration, and growth are at the heart of everything we do.

Linamar Corporation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity in the workplace without regard to any basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Linamar Corporation encourages applications from all qualified individuals and will reasonably accommodate applicants throughout all stages of the recruitment and selection process upon request.