Contract Engineer-Accessory ComponentsLocation: Plymouth, MIDuration: 12+ MonthsJob Summary:Conducts all aspects of engineering activities related to the design, testing and release of commercial vehicle (CV) accessory components.Principal Duties & Responsibilities:Works closely with all stakeholders (e.g. Product Engineering, Sales, Service and Design) to manage all aspects of accessory componentsConcept definition - Ability to work with the customer to create technical definition, performance targets and validation plans for the concept. Ideally, can translate concepts into 3D math designEvaluation support - Procures pre-production components for design and functional tests.
Ensures that test results meet target.Validation support – Obtains approval for validation plans and ensures that plan is completed on-timePart releases - Works with stakeholders to ensure components are released and available for production ordersTraining - Supports training of personnel from manufacturing, dealerships, upfitters or other groupsWorks with NX math designs and direct design department as necessary. Prepares component drawings and evaluates vendor/supplier drawings when needed.Assists and consults with other Isuzu departments and companies, sharing technical documentation to support Isuzu's collective objectives.Investigates competitors' vehicles or specific subsystems for competitive engineering research. Prepares for presentation reviews and information sharing.Organizational Relationships:Reports to: Manager/Supervisor, CV Planning/EngineeringDepartment wide cross sharing/training to encourage multi-department learning and team projectsEducation, Experience & Training:Bachelor's degree in Electrical or Mechanical EngineeringMinimum experience 3 years in design and release, preferably in automotive componentsKnowledge:PC computer system usage and maintenance practices (MS Office, including Teams)CAD/CAM design system familiarization; Siemens NX & TcAE preferredSkills & Abilities:Good verbal and written communication skillsProficient PC skills in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation applicationsStrong analytical skillsAbility to travel up to 10-15% of the timeWork independently and multi-task with minimum supervisionTeam playerMust possess a valid driving licensePhysical Standards:The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer.
This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less. Requires occasional light lifting (5-25 lbs) and on rare occasions, heavy lifting (60 lbs.).
Must be able on rare occasions to bend, crawl, climb, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level in the performance of job duties.