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WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

Project Manager Development at Auburn Hills, MI for Pierburg US, LLC

POSITION SUMMARY

Also known as a Product Development Engineer, this position will be responsible for developing products for production based on customer specifications, functional requirements, engine packaging and manufacturability. This position is leading all development activities according to the APQP process and will also support the manufacturing plant with issue resolution after SOP. This individual will provide ongoing technical support internally and to the customer.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Responsible for all design and development related activities both internally and with the customer (product functionality/reliability, timing, quality, development costs)
• Support local sales organization on acquisition of new projects in the region
• Prepare and conduct technical presentations, internal and external
• Lead all product development and validation activities including but not limited to DFMEA, customer packaging reviews, 3D model and drawing creation including stack-up analysis, prototype builds and DV/PV testing
• Participating in weekly SE (Simultaneous Engineering) team meetings in order to fulfil project milestones on time.
• Professional co-operation and communication within the project SE- team ensuring regular project gate deliverables are met
• Responsible for all technical program meetings with customer
• Responsible for publishing Meeting Minutes from technical customer meetings
• Initiate and follow through with engineering changes via Engineering Change Management tools
• Coordinates and chairs necessary job/task clarification meetings with engineering team members
• Responsible for approving technical results coming from central engineering functions such as 3D modeling, 2D component drawings , FEA and CFD simulations, prototype samples and validation testing according to internal and customer requirements
• Preparation of conceptual designs for new projects according to customer specifications based on: function, testing, engine packaging, specification sheets, prototype target costs, etc.
• Create the BOM (Bill of Material) for prototypes and production products.
• Initiate necessary component tolerances and stack-ups to ensure form, fit and function.
• Develop and maintain DVP&R plan in accordance with customer program timing
• Responsible for internal coordination of testing and release processes, analysis of test results as well as optimization of component parts resulting from those tests
• Responsible for obtaining customer approval related to technical documents, reports and specifications submitted to the customer
• Follow internal guide lines and procedures according to IATF, AIAG and Customer specific requirements for APQP
• Responsible for all technical aspects of the final product related to production processes of components and sub-assemblies.
• Analyze and verify customer control strategies implemented for use with Pierburg products according to Pierburg application guidelines
• Coordinate internal in-depth analysis of customer returned engineering samples
• Support plant Quality and manufacturing teams with problem resolution in case of technical issues in production
• Support Supplier Quality in case of issues or deviation requests (SREA)
• Develop and launch material cost reduction ideas in coordination with plant and purchasing departments

WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BSME or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 2+ years related experience in Powertrain Product Development or 4+ years related experience in product application
• High level understanding of combustion engine processes and components
• High level of knowledge in solid mechanics, thermodynamics and materials engineering
• Intermediate computer knowledge / MS Office (Word, Excel, Project . . .)
• High level understanding of CAD and CAE tools and how to apply them
• Knowledgeable and experienced in reading drawings, stack-up analysis and the use of GD&T
• Familiar with product development processes
• Innovative thinking as well as ability to make contact and willing to cooperate in global team environment
• Efficient in writing, communication and presenting results
• Willingness to travel as needed and to work abroad for training purposes