Material Analyst

Purem by Eberspächer•Louisville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

This position develops, designs, validates and ensures acoustic technology designs are manufactured, cost effective and meet all internal and external targets. Also leads the product development team for program assigned to including CAD/CAE/Validation and interface with cross functional ENA teams to fulfill Gate requirements and Program Development cycles.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
Minimum three years’ experience in engineering role working for a manufacturing supplier preferably automotive, in a role pertaining to engineering for acoustic performance including technological selection and new technology development.
Prior experience with heat transfer and fluid dynamics
Education in APQP, GD&T, DFMEA and drawing release experience
Ability to travel domestically by car or plane.
To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient in Microsoft Office.

Nice To Haves

Ability to handle multiple tasks smoothly in situations containing a moderate to high level of stress.
Ability to maintain a safe and clean work environment.
Adaptability – Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent.
The ability to follow-up on projects and ensure all items are completed on time with all necessary data required and supporting documentation.
Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction.
Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; Supports organization's goals and values.
Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently.
Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations.
Takes responsibility for own actions; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
Ability to be self-motivated and to work with minimum supervision.
Ability to effectively present information to customers, supplier, coworkers and management.
Ability to maintain utmost confidentiality.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints.
Ability to work as a Team Member towards overall company objectives. Teamwork – Contributes to building a positive team spirit.
Communicate and present proper information to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
Customer Service – Ability to manage difficult customers Responds promptly to their needs; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
Initiative- Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased responsibilities; Looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
Innovation- Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets other’s attention.
Interpersonal skills-Focuses on solving conflict.
Judgment - Displays willingness to make decisions based on gathered facts; Exhibits sound and accurate judgment; Includes appropriate people in decision-making process, Makes timely decisions.
Leadership- Exhibits confidence in self and others; Inspires and motivates others to perform well.
Motivation- Sets and achieves challenging goals; Demonstrates persistence and overcomes obstacles; Measures self against standard of excellence.
Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Participates in meetings.
Professionalism - Reacts well under pressure; Treats others with dignity, respect and consideration.

Responsibilities

Approval of prototype content variation
Approve supplier and plant deviations
Checking and release of math models and drawings
Coordinate development process with product engineering team
Creation and management of design workload on program
Creation and release of prototype work orders
Decisions in RFQ’ phase regarding design and BOM content at an appropriate level of fidelity and risk to support RFQ quoting process
Design decisions during development phase in regards to functional objectives and target setting for acoustic technologies
General and design detailed decisions that impact cost, weight, manufacturing and function of acoustic technologies in exhaust systems
Maintain key development APQP documents
Manage ED&D work per program budget
Manage test scheduling and part delivery with customer timeline
Prioritize design work within assigned project
Provide engineering feedback to other ENA departments on potential changes
Provide expertise regarding application of acoustic technology to exhaust systems
Responsible over final release of technical drawings and math models
Conduct all business related activities for, and on the behalf of, Eberspaecher within the limits of applicable local, state, and federal legal requirements.
Provide support to, and compliance with, all local and corporate Eberspaecher Health, Safety & Environmental (HSE) policies, procedures and other HSE related requirements.
Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness and follows all ENA polices related to TS16949 and ISO 14001; looks for way to improve and promote quality.
Other duties as assigned.