Mechanical Engineer - Production Liaison

GILLIG•Livermore, CA

6h•Onsite

About The Position

As an Engineer in Liaison Engineering, you will take on a pivotal role, providing technical support to engineers and technicians in tasks related to the assembly of transit buses. You will have significant influence at the component level to optimize parts and systems. You will collaborate closely with a diverse team of engineers, technicians and other professionals, fostering a collaborative environment to achieve common goals. Your role will involve leading projects, mentoring junior team members, and ensuring the successful implementation of engineering solutions and improvements through effective communication and coordination. Liaison Engineering serves as the critical link between design and manufacturing teams, ensuring smooth and efficient production of GILLIG’s high-quality transit buses. Their core mission is to bridge the gap between engineering design and the manufacturing floor in Livermore, CA. They support current products, facilitate seamless integration of new designs and ensure continuous improvement of production processes. The Liaison Engineering Group is a cross-functional and multi-talented group, housing mechanical, electrical, vehicle controls, and industrial engineering as well as dedicated production support technicians to ensure coverage in all facets of producing transit buses.

Requirements

Bachelor or advanced degree in Engineering
Minimum 2 years of experience within the Engineering industry
Proficient mechanical troubleshooting and understanding of quality standards
Experience with “hands-on” troubleshooting, product assembly, prototyping, testing, and validation activities
Understanding of manufacturing processes lean manufacturing principles
Fluency in CAD software
Familiarity with BOM structures
Ability to create and understand mechanical drawings
Experience in the designing of components including Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Service (DFS), and cost-efficiency (Value Engineering)
Experience working with component suppliers, engineering service suppliers, testing suppliers and product validation engineers
Effective collaboration with cross-functional teams

Nice To Haves

Automotive, commercial and/or heavy-duty vehicle design familiarity, direct experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong understanding of engineering design principles and manufacturing processes, improving project outcomes through accurate and manufacturable designs
Proficiently troubleshoot and resolve production issues to ensure consistent flow and high-quality outputs, maintaining smooth operations with minimal downtime, and provide prompt technical support during production
Perform root cause analysis, resolve complex engineering challenges, design processes, and support manufacturing of heavy-duty transit buses
Apply experience with lean manufacturing principles and process optimization, achieving better resource utilization and cost efficiency
Utilize knowledge of quality assurance standards and practices, ensuring compliance and high-quality production
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration, achieving project milestones through improved communication
Evaluate and address rapid requests from the supply chain, ensuring timely response to supply chain needs
Ensure manufacturability of designs, enhancing design feasibility and production efficiency
Develop and improve production processes, ensuring efficient and reliable manufacturing
Optimize manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, enhancing overall production performance
Act as a key contributor in providing Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA) input to design teams
Prepare and maintain process documentation to support safety standards, compliance with safety regulations and ensure a safe work environment to reduce assembly risks