Steering Systems Design Engineer

JTEKT Column Systems NA; Hopkinsville (KY); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a Product Design Engineer for steering column systems. Location: Hopkinsville, KY. Full-time on-site role focusing on design, validation, and release from concept to production.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, BOM maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, cost, and timing goals. Requires a mechanical engineering degree and SolidWorks/GD&T expertise.

Formación

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Solid understanding of GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication in cross-functional settings.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsabilidades

• Design steering column assemblies from concept through production release.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, drawings, BOMs, and documentation.
• Review customer drawings and specs to ensure design compliance.
• Perform GD&T, tolerance stack-up analyses, and design feasibility studies.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and product launches.
• Develop and maintain DVP&R documents and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Suppliers.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and DFMEA activities.
• Initiate ECRs and ECOs as part of engineering change management.
• Contribute to root cause investigations and continuous improvement efforts.

Conocimientos

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional teamwork

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Herramientas

SolidWorks

Descripción del empleo

JTEKT Column Systems North America is seeking a Product Design Engineer for steering column systems. Location: Hopkinsville, KY. Full-time on-site role focusing on design, validation, and release from concept to production.

Responsibilities include CAD modeling, BOM maintenance, and cross-functional collaboration to meet safety, quality, cost, and timing goals. Requires a mechanical engineering degree and SolidWorks/GD&T expertise.