Product Development Engineer-Exterior

Role: Product Development Engineer- Exterior

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Exterior / Primary Skill:

.Excellent communication skills, CATIA V5/V6, 3DExperiance, Teamcenter Visualization Mock-up, DFMEA, Six Sigma, Agile or Scrum and Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.

.The Lead Engineer will be responsible for leadership of the sub system engineers and is responsible for deliverables for all aspects of defined component(s) / system(s) within the Exteriors Domain.

.Proven project management capability demonstrated by recent delivery in line with time, cost, quality & attribute targets.

.Proven and extensive experience in right first-time development and integration of at least one of the following - Underbody (e.g. Aero trays, Wheel arch liners, Heatshields, Active Vanes / shutters, Upstream duct, Brake duct, Secondary Bulkhead, NVH pads, ADL, Metal brackets)

.Detailed Engineering knowledge of design, function, performance, production & manufacturing requirements.

.Ability to manage and challenge system, sub-system and component costs through utilization of engineering knowledge and decision-making process.

.Excellent communication skills, with demonstrable ability of communicating with cross functional teams and influencing at all levels.

.Evidence of leading commodity delivery and co-ordination of Manufacturing, CAE & Validation Teams.

.PC Literacy: Microsoft Project, Power Point, Excel, Word etc.

.CAD Literacy: Ability to generate CAD data and Master sections in CATIA V5/V6. Teamcenter experience is necessary.

.Significant experience in the use of engineering tools - FMEA, Agile or Scrum (Six Sigma will be an added advantage)

.Successful history of multi vehicle delivery within the automotive sector.

.Knowledge of change control, product definition and change management processes will also prove invaluable

.This position is responsible for establishing, planning and running engineering sub system meetings to ensure appropriate cross functional representation and input from all relevant areas.

.Insure progression of design maturity from initial concept through to Engineering Sign-Off and design gateways.

.Establishing and maintaining the teamwork plan aligned to vehicle program.

.Ensure system, sub-system and components meet cost and weight targets.

.Ensure Regulatory compliance of system, sub-system and components.

.Define appropriate engineering targets to meet function, quality and attribute requirements for the Vehicle Program.

.Develop and maintain the design validation plan (DVP) including both in-house and supplier testing plan and ensure development signoff tests are completed on schedule.

.Troubleshoot and resolve all Validation issues.

.Develop System Design Specifications incorporating engineering standards, test procedures and material specifications.

.Lead Failure Mode Avoidance activities including DFMEA, quality history reviews and DFA/DFM reviews.

.Ensuring all relevant documentation meets ISO & quality standards.

.Lead the resolution of design, attribute or packaging incompatibilities through the appropriate cross-functional meetings.

.Management of Supplier (s) to ensure system/component delivery to vehicle program timing and attribute targets.

.Support Purchasing team in Sourcing and RFQ activities including the creation of ESOWs, CAD SOWs, PDSs and ESIs.

.Support vehicles launch and pre-production builds (both virtual and physical).

.Ensuring the effective application of APQP to manage system/component delivery.