Project Engineer

JTEKT Column Systems North America • Hopkinsville, KY

7h

About The Position

1 REPORTING RELATIONSHIP
Reports to the Manager of Product Design / Engineering.

2 PURPOSE
2.1 Function
2.1.1 Develops engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates, written reports, technical specifications and material specifications for engineering projects;
2.1.2 Works with various disciplines providing overall engineering direction;
2.2 Authority
2.2.1 Ensure implementation of necessary procedures and work instructions to meet requirements of product design system.

3 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
3.1 Conducts comprehensive engineering planning, design and operational studies of components;
3.2 Performs design work including researching data, conducting feasibility and economic studies, and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes;
3.3 Design product (truck/automotive steering columns) in teams and individually using CAD (Incumbent must be proficient in use of CAD or training in the program);
3.4 Perform analysis of product: stress analysis, tolerance analysis (stack-up analysis) etc. and also document these analysis for various presentations;
3.5 Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, & DFM, tolerance stack ups;
3.6 Utilization of design software Unigraphics and Microsoft Office;
3.7 Optional utilization of design software Ideas and Catia;
3.8 Apply understanding of manufacturing, economics, design, materials, blue prints, GD&T, drafting, QMS procedures, and validation of product and verification of design;
3.9 Prepares project documents and reports;
3.10 Reviews and checks engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness and accuracy;
3.11 Prepares scope of engineering project;
3.12 Confers with manufacturing personnel on feasibility of design;
3.13 Implements use of new technologies, cost savings techniques/materials, and improved safety designs;
3.14 Develops standards for project;
3.15 Ensures that the right product is developed and delivered to meet Company objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost;

3.16 Assists in tracking the project against its schedule and budget;
3.17 Prepares periodic management and customer reports and presentations;
3.18 May oversee Product Engineering activities as required;
3.19 Performs engineering calculations;
3.20 Recommends new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction or on-time delivery;
3.21 Other duties as assigned.

4 MEASUREMENTS/COMPETENCIES
4.1 Accomplishment of set goals, including documentation, organization, and timeliness;
4.2 Performance in areas of responsibility (including internal audit performance);
4.3 Problem solving accomplishments;
4.4 Effectiveness of designs;
4.5 Successful annual performance reviews.

5 SUPERVISOR RESPONSIBILITY
This position has no supervisory responsibility.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• At least 1 year as a Product Engineer, or evidence of the capability to perform the job duties through previous employment or prior work experience
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Team player
• Self-motivated

Nice To Haves

• Preferred two years automotive or heavy truck experience

Responsibilities

• Develops engineering designs, specifications, cost estimates, written reports, technical specifications and material specifications for engineering projects
• Works with various disciplines providing overall engineering direction
• Ensure implementation of necessary procedures and work instructions to meet requirements of product design system
• Conducts comprehensive engineering planning, design and operational studies of components
• Performs design work including researching data, conducting feasibility and economic studies, and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes
• Design product (truck/automotive steering columns) in teams and individually using CAD (Incumbent must be proficient in use of CAD or training in the program)
• Perform analysis of product: stress analysis, tolerance analysis (stack-up analysis) etc. and also document these analysis for various presentations
• Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, & DFM, tolerance stack ups
• Utilization of design software Unigraphics and Microsoft Office
• Optional utilization of design software Ideas and Catia
• Apply understanding of manufacturing, economics, design, materials, blue prints, GD&T, drafting, QMS procedures, and validation of product and verification of design
• Prepares project documents and reports
• Reviews and checks engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness and accuracy
• Prepares scope of engineering project
• Confers with manufacturing personnel on feasibility of design
• Implements use of new technologies, cost savings techniques/materials, and improved safety designs
• Develops standards for project
• Ensures that the right product is developed and delivered to meet Company objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost
• Assists in tracking the project against its schedule and budget
• Prepares periodic management and customer reports and presentations
• May oversee Product Engineering activities as required
• Performs engineering calculations
• Recommends new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction or on-time delivery
• Other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level