27 Feb
Product Development Engineer
Vacancy expired!
Specific Duties and Responsibilities
- Work with SEF Customer Manager (CM) and/or with the customer directly to implement customer requirements into new product designs
- Champion material selection & collaborate with TM (Tooling Manager), CM & resin/material suppliers, based upon the performance criteria & application environment
- Work with the design team to create 2D drawings and 3D models
- Oversee generation and approval of designs
- Responsible for APQP deliverables (DFMEA, DVP&R, team feasibility assessments, design stack ups, design studies, etc)
- Conduct part reviews & approvals through validation methods: PV testing, CT Scans, CAD overlays, analyze results and implement design improvements through collaborative meetings with the TM & CM
- Assist in resolving current production product issues with Operations, through development & maintenance of open issues report with QC & Mfg Engineering teams
- Assist manufacturing and process development team in optimizing part designs for mass production and assuring part performance capability
- Take ownership in the development of the products:
- Demand the required information from the CM's, so a product can be developed that meets or exceeds expectations, is cost effective and on time
- Reduce solution completion time and design iterations, strive for better design decisions that lead to right the first time designs.
- As a PD team, insure that the products being developed have accurate and consistent drawings, APQP documentation, part duplication, test procedures, and updated Master Part Folders
- Formulate test procedures and ensure test & work instruction accuracy
- Align engineering efforts with global partners: SEF Europe and Asia to develop & maintain Stanley engineering best practices through Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE)
- Develop proficiency utilizing CT Scanner, VGL & exaCT Software, test lab & 3D printer operation, & CATIA and/or NX design platforms
- Support SPR initiatives, design, engineering and testing as needed
- Support and promote innovative product generation resulting in patent generation
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering.
- Experience in product design and development preferred
- Experience in automotive industry preferred
- Ability to coordinate multiple and fast paced projects
- Experience with APQP process and ISO 16949 (DFMEA, DVP&R, Team Feasibility)
- Six Sigma experience preferred
- Strong 3D CAD background and modeling experience preferred
- Strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, leadership skills
- Understanding of design for plastic injection molding preferred
- Understanding of design for metal forming, stamping, cold heading preferred
- VA/VE and continuous improvement
- Lessons learned and root cause analysis
- Experience in fastener design preferred
Vacancy expired!