Senior Product Engineer

Linamar•Livonia, MI

29d•Onsite

About The Position

The Senior Product Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, validation and release of new products, current products, models, or mechanisms. It is the Senior Product Engineer's responsibility to address product development and design issues as required in a timely manner and with a quality focus. The Senior Product Engineer will act as a leading figure in the product design process.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering and minimum of seven years of related experience.
Proficient with GD&T, dimensional tolerancing and tolerance stacks.
Strong decision-making skills with the ability to grasp technical concepts.
Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes (i.e. casting, forging, machining and assembly).
Ability to prioritize and work multiple tasks to completion.
Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to ensure clear and effective group communication with fellow engineers, customers, sales and manufacturing.
Proficient with application of DFMEA, DVPR and Control Plans.
MS Office proficient.
Strong analytical skills with ability to conduct engineering calculations, use/support predictive software tools and accurate definition of load/boundary conditions for CAE.
Experience writing technical specifications, validation test procedures and test reports.

Nice To Haves

Master of Science in Engineering preferred
Experience with CAD/CAE is desirable.

Responsibilities

Lead the design, development and validation of product adhering to engineering disciplines with minimal supervision.
Perform standard engineering analysis (stacks, calculations, interfacing with Core Eng. Groups).
Execute work tasks in a planned and methodical manner.
Prioritize, manage and delegate work tasks to supporting Product Engineers.
Lead the development of engineering drawings and specifications.
Provide mentoring to supporting Product Engineers.
Coordinate material selection with material specialist.
Manage DVP&R execution by coordinating with cross functional team.
Drive engineering adherence of Linamar launch process (CFLP) for program execution.
Recognize and lead technical problem resolution using problem solving techniques such as 8-D, IS/IS-NOT, fishbone, Red X and 6-Panels.
Lead customer technical meetings and presentations.
Lead internal design reviews to meet program milestones.
Lead DFMEA activity for the responsible products.
Lead DFM/DFA activities with Linamar manufacturing plants and suppliers to assure manufacturing feasibility of designs.
Support quote process for design changes.
Participate/Lead Value Analysis/Value Engineering activities.
Manage CAD and CAE support of projects.