Lead Product Support & Mechanical Development Engineer

INNIO•Waukesha, WI

44d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Product Support & Mechanical Development Engineer will lead the primary technology “rapid response” interface to sourcing and quality to qualify components through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), work cross functionally to determine disposition of engine components such as castings, and engineering changes along with complex design and development activities of engine components and systems for current product support in serial products. In this role, you will both heavily develop new product while utilizing knowledge of manufacturing processes to solve problems while also leading and mentoring Engineers on programs. In this role you’ll develop new engine systems and solve technical -related problems, including: Creating component and system technical requirements for complex design and development activities while working closely with technical and cross-functional personnel Providing technical leadership to new supplier development and component quality projects, leading validation tests (DVP&R) for key engine components Utilizing knowledge of casting processes in conjunction with material lab analysis to determine if the qualification should be approved. Leading the on-time execution of multiple simultaneous projects in line with the Design for Six sigma (DFSS) & Design for Reliability (DFR) principles, utilizing Critical to Quality (CTQ) flow-downs and effective Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to guide system developments and to drive the Design Validation Plans & Reporting (DVP&R) in line with the customer and product requirements Performing engineering studies and calculations within the scope of assigned work including defining the requirements for simulation and physical validation of designs Leading cross functional development teams, including leadership of RCA projects and oversight of the preparation Procuring prototype hardware for design validation, product release, and trouble-shooting production and field service type problems Ensuring all required business system transactions associated with ECO releases are completed as required Providing technical engineering support to other functional areas as required, including other engineering teams, manufacturing, purchasing, application engineering, marketing, service, contracted engineering consultants, and suppliers Utilizing Design of Experiments (DoE) to prepare and execute validation activities identified in the DVP&R, utilizing the full suite of on-site test facilities available, as well as targeted field testing

Requirements

Bachelor’s / Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechanical Design Technology from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 8 years’ experience in mechanical design and/or development experience with components and systems of reciprocating internal combustion engines and/or engine-driven packaged equipment

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of GD&T, tolerance calculation and DVA tool in the development process
Understanding of engine performance, simulation/FEA, engine testing/DVP, and mechanical development
Knowledge of materials, manufacturing, quality std/tools (ISO/DFMEA/DFSS/DFR), and assembly processes and experience working with the associated functional organizations
Robust knowledge capture and documentation
New product design leadership experience
Current product support and problem-solving design experience
Knowledge and experience in the use of rapid prototype techniques
Comfortable in an international environment and have strong oral and written communication skills
Organizational skills required to manage multiple projects and/or activities
Demonstrated proficiency in technical writing, oral, listening and presentation skills

Responsibilities

Lead the primary technology “rapid response” interface to sourcing and quality to qualify components through PPAP (Production Part Approval Process)
Work cross functionally to determine disposition of engine components such as castings, and engineering changes
Lead complex design and development activities of engine components and systems for current product support in serial products
Develop new product while utilizing knowledge of manufacturing processes to solve problems
Lead and mentor Engineers on programs
Develop new engine systems and solve technical-related problems
Create component and system technical requirements for complex design and development activities while working closely with technical and cross-functional personnel
Provide technical leadership to new supplier development and component quality projects
Lead validation tests (DVP&R) for key engine components
Utilize knowledge of casting processes in conjunction with material lab analysis to determine if the qualification should be approved
Lead the on-time execution of multiple simultaneous projects in line with the Design for Six sigma (DFSS) & Design for Reliability (DFR) principles
Utilize Critical to Quality (CTQ) flow-downs and effective Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA) to guide system developments
Drive the Design Validation Plans & Reporting (DVP&R) in line with the customer and product requirements
Perform engineering studies and calculations within the scope of assigned work including defining the requirements for simulation and physical validation of designs
Lead cross functional development teams, including leadership of RCA projects and oversight of the preparation
Procure prototype hardware for design validation, product release, and trouble-shooting production and field service type problems
Ensure all required business system transactions associated with ECO releases are completed as required
Provide technical engineering support to other functional areas as required, including other engineering teams, manufacturing, purchasing, application engineering, marketing, service, contracted engineering consultants, and suppliers
Utilize Design of Experiments (DoE) to prepare and execute validation activities identified in the DVP&R
Utilize the full suite of on-site test facilities available, as well as targeted field testing