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Job Title


Sr. Product Engineer


Company : Autoneum


Location : Farmington, MI


Created : 2024-05-06


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

SpecialtyDevelop Engineering solutions of Vehicle Soft Trim, preferred specialty on Trunk Trim, Cargo, and Rear Window Trim. Metal Formability knowledge is a plus.Experience required with OEM or Tier 1 as Supplier Integrated Product Engineering Experience with OEMs preferredGerman language skills a plusSummaryThe primary purpose of this role is to define the elements of Autoneum's product line in such a way that it meets the needs of the end user (OEM customer) within the capabilities of our Manufacturing team. As a senior level professional it is expected that this individual leads the Autoneum Product Engineering team, and collaborates with the design staff, systems development, laboratory personnel, tooling, manufacturing and process engineering, and tier two suppliers for the assigned projects. Primary among these tasks is to perform Engineering Analysis as described in the ISO/TS procedures for the project's Bill of Materials. Equally important is the role this individual plays in our relationship to our customers. As the primary interface on Engineering and Technical issues it is imperative that they conduct themselves in a professional manner. Can have Product Engineer personnel as direct reports.All candidates should make sure to read the following job description and information carefully before applying.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Defines products that achieve optimal NVH/Acoustic/Thermal performance within the constraints of existing manufacturing process capability and materials with ease of assembly at the customer assembly plantProvides single point of contact to customer for product design and engineering issues for assigned products, ensuring support of performance demands, ease of assembly, cost and quality targets are metLeads design and engineering team in defining the project activities, milestones, and staff requirements, in support of customer requirementsReports on the status of project milestones to Design Leader, Engineering Manager and Program Manager and adjusts schedule as necessary to meet the agreed objectives. Using the Corporate defined tools this individual will record and track project activities and report progress in the prescribed formatReviews product design for compliance with engineering principles, company standards, customer contract requirements, and related specifications. Product design includes: design feasibility, support of DFM, VA/VE, complexity and quality (drawings, tolerances, specifications and significant characteristics)Coordinates activities of the technical development, scheduling, and resolution of engineering, design and test problems Leads Engineering Analysis with supporting documentation. Provides verification that resulting testing meets customer requirementsProvides engineering direction to designers as neededSupports prototype and production vehicle and product launch events at Autoneum Manufacturing, customer and supplier facilities as requiredProvides supervision, training and mentoring to Product EngineersGD&T working knowledge, RSS StacksAble to manage/prioritize workloads in OEM environment, including independent offsite locationsInjection molding experience a plusSoft trim experience preferredEducation / ExperienceBachelor's degree in Engineering requiredMS in Engineering a plusPosition requires a minimum of 10 years' experience in product engineering1 year of vehicle interior experience is preferredAcoustic experience a plusWorking knowledge of Teamcenter, specifically building & maintaining BOMs for End ProductsTravel Required (International ~ 5%, Domestic ~5%)Language AbilityAbility to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documentsMust have the ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business communityMust be able to effectively present information to management (internal and customer).Math AbilityMust have the ability to apply advanced mathematical conceptsMust have the 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 analysisAbility to perform RSS stack ups and tolerance studies. Reasoning Ability Required to have the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsMust be able to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.Computer SkillsMS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Internet software, E-mail, knowledge of manufacturing software, database softwareSiemens TeamcenterWhile performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. The vision requirements include: close vision and ability to adjust focus. This position works under pressure of deadlines with interruptions occurring regularly. Position frequently requires more than 40 hours per week.The primary purpose of this job description is to summarize the key/essential duties.Other duties may be assigned.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.