Lead / Senior Engineer

BraunAbility•Carmel, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Mechanical Engineer will drive VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering) initiatives. This methodology is used to optimize product design and manufacturing processes, aiming for decreased costs, increased profits, improved quality and performance, and enhanced customer satisfaction.

Requirements

Mechanism Design knowledge is a most, and how to integrate it into the design, considering all Tolerances involved
Understanding of Vehicle Engineering and Integration. Must know what is required for a reliable design
Proficiency in Structural Design, sheet metal fabrication, welding processes, LEAN principles
Understanding of fuel, exhaust, cooling and braking systems, materials, and industry standards
Experience in with vehicle compartments like Closures & Suspensions
Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the other
Solid working knowledge of quality, design and validation tools including FEA, DFA/M, DOE, D/PFMEA, DVP&R, problem solving (8D or similar), GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up
Must be detail-oriented and a self-starter
Possess the ability to function well under the demands of project due dates
Excellent written and verbal communication skills needed
Well organized, accurate and possesses a strong attention to detail
Demonstrated ability to effectively solve and analyze problems
Desire to work in a fast-paced environment
Windows (computer), Outlook (email), Inventor, AutoCad, Vault, MS Office, and Epicor (ERP)
Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is required
Minimum of 7 years work experience in automotive design is required
Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD&T required
Experience with Mechanism, Steel and Aluminum part design and manufacturing

Nice To Haves

Mechanism Design expertise preferred
Previous assembly plant launch experience preferred
Prototype fabrication and welding knowledge preferred

Responsibilities

Responsible for executing VA/VE projects including concept, design, prototype, testing, and implementation
Identify new innovative ideas for our Vehicle products that improve the customer experience while reducing cost
Build pipeline of cost reduction ideas through leading internal and external VA/VE events
Work with cross-functional team including Portfolio, Sales, Quality, Manufacturing Engineering, Customer Experience Group and Purchasing to develop feasible designs and business cases for cost reduction ideas
Utilize rapid prototyping to evaluate concept designs to determine feasibility
Coordinate with production and purchasing to implement VA/VE projects
Engineer, design and develop new vehicle conversions in CAD (Inventor)
Design Mechanism, Suspensions, Structures and Closures (doors & liftgates)
Plan for design, procurement, assembly, and validation requirements that align with overall Project Timing, Stage Gate (APQP) and Mitigation Strategies
Ensure vehicle Designs & Systems conform to budgeted Quality and Cost targets
Lead Low-cost Design alternatives, Common Designs and Standardization
Constantly improve designs, processes, and timing, maintaining project specifications
Participate in design reviews to assure all vehicle conversions are developed and engineered to meet requirements