The Role The Resident Product Engineer supports production operations by representing Design and Product Engineering at RESS, Engine, Transmission, or Drive Unit manufacturing locations.
What You'll Do
- Function as the focal point for communicating product/process related issues between Product Engineering, Product Teams and Manufacturing Plant personnel
- Lead resolution of component, subsystem, and assembly issues within the plant which are product engineering related
- Lead activities to root cause and correct warranty issues
- Lead activities to root cause and correct scrap issues
- Support the introduction and launch of new designs into production through PTRs, ETRs, SPCRs, plant readiness reviews, and change management
- Support planning, build programs, and execution of pilot, preproduction and prototype build activity
- Support manufacturing and HRC design change requests
- Support the product team through participation in standard meetings such as PRT, PET, PAPIR, DSE, and Plant Quality Team meetings
- Support processes within and across HRC and system engineers to communicate/document component and system issues as well as best practices
- Direct the plant regarding the appropriate use of manufacturing processes and part salvage/re-use activities
- Support the release of BOD/BOM compliant designs within the plant
- Engage and inform Plant personnel regarding product function and requirements
- Support plant BIQ activities and continuous quality improvement
Your Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)
- Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering
- 5 + yrs of DRE experience
- Comprehensive understanding of Product Engineering Processes (Engineering Change Management, GPDP, PRTS, DFMEA/PFMEA, GART, P-release, TWOs, etc…)
- Comprehensive understanding of Design, Development & Validation activities for Engine/Transmission/RESS/Drive Unit
- Knowledge of engineering theory and operating principles of Energy Conversion Systems
- High level of oral & written communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with colleagues locally and at remote sites
- High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively within a team environment and with all levels of the organization
- High level of analytical problem-solving skills in a production environment where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult.
- Willingness to travel as required
What Will Give You A Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
- Advanced Degree in Engineering or Business
- Multiple DRE assignments in various PMT’s with successful individual and team-based achievements
- Cross functional experiences in areas such as Calibration, Validation, Analysis, etc.
- Manufacturing experience in casting, machining and assembly
- Red X / DFSS certification
