Sr. Test Engineer

Akebono Brake Corporation; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Akebono Brake Corporation in Farmington Hills, MI, seeks a results-driven engineer to test, develop and validate brake component designs or new applications of existing designs. You plan, execute and report experiments, analyze dimensional measurements, recommend corrective actions using Six Sigma or Shainin, and collaborate with design engineers to meet customer’s specifications and timing.

Responsibilities include writing test procedures, leading technicians, improving test equipment, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering; Master’s preferred; six+ years in brake design or testing is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to apply Six Sigma or Shainin methodologies.
• Experience with GD&T, CAD drawings, and fixture development.

Responsibilities

• Plan, execute and report experimental and validation tests on brake products.
• Plan and analyze dimensional measurement of brake components.
• Analyze test results and recommend corrective actions for non-compliance.
• Collaborate with design engineers and project managers to ensure specs and timing.
• Design and write test procedures.
• Lead technicians in test procedures and measurement execution.
• Recommend and implement improvements to test equipment and procedures.
• Create fixture drawings using Auto-Cad and SolidWorks with GD&T.
• Perform reference calibration on equipment as assigned.

Skills

Six Sigma

Shainin

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master’s Degree in Engineering

Tools

Auto-Cad

SolidWorks

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

Job description

Purpose/Summary

This position is responsible for testing, developing and validating new or improved automotive brake component designs or new applications of existing designs.

• Plans, executes and reports on experimental and validation tests on brake products
• Plans and analyzes dimensional measurement of brake components
• Analyzes test results and recommends corrective actions in cases of performance non-compliance. Use the problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Shainin, etc. when necessary
• Works with design engineer and project manager to ensure the compliance of product with customer’s specifications and timing requirements
• Designs and writes test procedures
• Leads technicians in procedures and technical aspects of test and measurement execution
• Recommends and implements improvements to test equipment and procedures
• Is approved to perform reference calibration on equipment necessary to their assigned task
• Organizes test samples. Performs minor modifications to test samples when necessary. Ability to assemble brake products from components
• Create fixture drawings using commercial software (Auto-Cad, Solid Works). Use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing on drawings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Purpose/Summary

This position is responsible for testing, developing and validating new or improved automotive brake component designs or new applications of existing designs.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Plans, executes and reports on experimental and validation tests on brake products
• Plans and analyzes dimensional measurement of brake components
• Analyzes test results and recommends corrective actions in cases of performance non-compliance. Use the problem solving tools such as Six Sigma, Shainin, etc. when necessary
• Works with design engineer and project manager to ensure the compliance of product with customer’s specifications and timing requirements
• Designs and writes test procedures
• Leads technicians in procedures and technical aspects of test and measurement execution
• Recommends and implements improvements to test equipment and procedures
• Is approved to perform reference calibration on equipment necessary to their assigned task
• Organizes test samples. Performs minor modifications to test samples when necessary. Ability to assemble brake products from components
• Create fixture drawings using commercial software (Auto-Cad, Solid Works). Use of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing on drawings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Education And/or Experience (minimum Required For The Position)

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B. S.) from four-year college or university is minimally required; Master’s Degree in Engineering (M.S.) will receive higher consideration. Or, six or more years of related experience to foundation brake design or testing and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Ability to read, analyzes, and interprets common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis
• Ability to define problems collects data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Physical Demands/Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

None