Prototype Build Engineer
About The Position
The Prototype Build Engineer manages engine and battery prototype build activities. The role includes developing and communicating build plans based on powertrain and vehicle specifications; creating build books with process flows, part numbers and descriptions, torque specifications, order of operations, illustrations, and assembly instructions; managing build bills of material; ensuring the correct-level parts are stocked and available; capturing part weights and dimensions; coordinating post-build component evaluations with suppliers; and returning reusable components to inventory. The engineer works with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to meet program deliverables and proactively resolve issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing processes, and timing. The position supports prototype builds for traction batteries and engines, with the current project workload primarily focused on engine programs. The engineer works closely with a collaborative team responsible for prototype builds, testing, and validation activities.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
- Strong organizational and project management skills.
- Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively with personnel at all levels across multiple functions and departments.
- Technical knowledge of engine and/or battery components and systems.
- Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and perform effectively with minimal supervision.
- Self-starter with a proactive, motivated approach and strong problem-solving skills.
Nice To Haves
- Previous automotive industry experience, preferably with an OEM or automotive supplier.
- Manufacturing experience in a related environment.
- Experience using Teamcenter or similar CAD/Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems.
- Experience creating build documentation, assembly instructions, visual work instructions, bills of material, and technical process documentation.
- Familiarity with extracting component images and engineering data from CAD systems to create detailed build books and assembly illustrations.
Responsibilities
- Develop and communicate prototype build plans based on powertrain and vehicle specifications.
- Create comprehensive build books containing process flows, part numbers and descriptions, torque specifications, order of operations, illustrations, and assembly instructions.
- Manage the build bill of material.
- Ensure the correct-level parts are stocked and available for builds.
- Capture part weights and dimensions.
- Coordinate post-build component evaluations with suppliers.
- Return reusable components to inventory.
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and program teams to meet program deliverables.
- Proactively resolve issues affecting build quality, engineering design, manufacturing processes, and timing.
- Support prototype builds for traction batteries and engines, with current work primarily focused on engine programs.
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Job Type
Full-time
