Product Engineer

Skills and Experience:

Technical Skills:

• Experience with repowering activities including engine mounting, cooling system, air handling, air compressor, exhaust system, fuel system, electrical engine & ATI harness, sensors connections, and transmission.
• Prepare essential project documents such as:
  • Build plans
  • Process flow charts
  • Control Plans
  • Bill of Materials (BOM) and handling large assemblies
  • PFMEA, SOPs, and PDI Checklists
  • Skill matrix
• Strong user-level knowledge in:
  • Prototype build of vehicles
  • GD&T, part modeling, and manufacturing processes of engine components
  • Interpreting engineering drawings and applying GD&T
  • Designing and modifying parts using Creo 5.0, SolidWorks, CATIA V5, UG, and AutoCAD
  • 3D modeling of parts per casting, forging & sheet metal design standards
  • Part validation requirement analysis and Design Validation Plan (DVP) preparation
  • Failure analysis with suppliers and CFT
  • Layout finalization across packaging & analysis and material selection based on CAE criteria
  • Vehicle planning, front loading, execution of repowered engine & ATS, quality, and delivery
• Report preparation:
  • Vehicle strip down, inspection (measurement, visual, dye penetrant) & rebuild reports on prototypes post vehicle testing
  • Department functional review, weekly & monthly meeting updates

Core Competencies:

• Machine Integration and Optimization:

  Combines various sub-systems into a whole to achieve desired project outcomes.

• Machine Operation and Support:

  Evaluates and monitors system performance, addressing failures and evolving user needs.

• Product Installation Quality:

  Identifies and applies best practices to improve machine integration and minimize rework.

• Collaborates:

  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Communicates Effectively:

  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications tailored to different audiences.

• Product Problem Solving:

  Uses structured methodologies like 7-step problem solving and design review checklists to resolve product issues.

• Product Development Execution:

  Plans, schedules, and coordinates product development activities ensuring quality and meeting technical requirements.

• Product Verification and Validation:

  Develops validation plans, assesses legacy versus proposed solutions, and documents technical recommendations.

• System Requirements Engineering:

  Translates stakeholder needs into verifiable requirements and tracks system lifecycle changes.

• Technical Documentation:

  Documents technical findings and communicates them effectively to enable knowledge transfer and improved productivity.