Design Engineering Project Chief

Overview

Position Summary:

Identify and manage all key deliverables and critical new technology for ATV/ROV projects from initial concept, multiple design & testing phases, and ultimately pilot and production launch. Performs work under minimum supervision. Handles complex issues/problems. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of vehicle systems. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to design team members.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the assigned ATV/ROV project to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe, established budget, and to the scope specified.


• Create and manage all project schedules, integrating all key aspects and deliverables into a master schedule.


• Collaborate with Product Planning and Business unit teams for initial model direction and iteration throughout the project balancing all inputs to meet PJ goals.


• Work with PD Unit/Department manager to identify the work plan and necessary resource allocation for each phase of the project and secure these commitments within the organization design team.


• Facilitate weekly project status meetings with PD management/engineers, monthly model reviews with YMMC executives / cross functional management, and project gate meetings.


• Provide frequent status review of engineers assigned design tasks to give technical guidance and to avoid schedule or resource conflict.


• Serve as the organization's point person for all project related issues and questions.


• Some design responsibilities may be necessary such as component or vehicle section design utilizing CAD/CAE tools.


• Chair fabrication tooling/capital approval meetings for the project with YMMC executives.


• Manage capital funds request / sign off process.


• Create and monitor testing problem list management and tracking.


• Prototype test phase management including part procurement and delivery plan.


• Facilitate QFD evaluation event preparations and meeting support.


• Manage project budget (cost/tooling) with YMMC cost planning group, cost down activity.


• Drawing checking prior to release of prototype, fabrication, and instruction.


• CE review coordination-
  
  
  • Purchasing / Suppliers
  
  
  • Manufacturing Eng.
  
  
  • Operations
  
  
  • ASQE/PQE
  
  
  • Reliability Eng.
  
  
  • Service Div.
  
  
  • Styling Div.
  
  
  • YMUS product planning / testing groups
  
  
  • Accessory Div.
  
  


• BOM management


• Existing /new patent investigation /support


• Help to develop design validation plan for new technology.


• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of project management experience in similar industry.


• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.