Sr Development Engineer

Continental • Rochester Hills, MI

6h • $125,362 - $130,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

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Sr Development Engineer, ContiTech USA, LLC, Rochester Hills, MI:
Responsible for technical aspects with the customer and internal functions including belt drive design, risk assessment, definition of belt specification, prototype deliveries, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Design Verification Plan Report including functional and durability validation for the region.
Develop testing procedures in cooperation with customers, Research and Development, testing and laboratory.
Support with belt application development using calculation tools, and contributing the optimization of cost structure.
Lead projects from technical customer acquisition until production launches for all corresponding locations, run project documentation internal and on customer platform according to defined quality regulations.
Perform belt analysis report for warranty claims and for prototype approval tests according to customer norms and standards.
Assure standards and quality guidelines (internal and external), quality awareness, and customer quality targets.
Coordinate creation and release of 2D-drawings for transmission belts to meet customer technical specifications, defining critical characteristics, standards, dimensions and drawing notes.
Manage formal problem-solving activities related to design failures using A3 method with multiple cross function teams to determine root cause and define corrective actions.
Telecommuting permitted up to 80%.
Full time employment, Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, $125,362.00 - $130,000.00 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience.
• Of the required experience, must have 3 years of experience working directly with customers.
• Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following:
• Working on belt components to define the correct materials for handling accessory loads in automotive applications.
• Performing lifetime calculations for Multi Rib Belts based on customer-provided data regarding application accessories and power consumption curves, ensuring that product characteristics align with customer requirements.
• Aligning belt characteristics with customer requirements.
• Defining tooling and production steps based on the rubber and cord materials used per belt specifications.
• Providing technical reports for warranty claims, including identifying the correct belt failure, reasons for the failure, and potential solutions.
• Conducting test procedures for customer approval, including dynamic tests, abrasion tests, noise tests, and specific customer tests.
• Managing project tools, including APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and IATF 16949 certification routines.
• Analyzing interactions between belt system components, including tensioners, idlers, bearings, belt starter-generator systems, and decouplers.
• Telecommuting permitted up to 80%.
• International travel required up to 5%; Domestic travel required up to 5%.
• Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas now or in the future for this job posting.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for technical aspects with the customer and internal functions including belt drive design, risk assessment, definition of belt specification, prototype deliveries, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Design Verification Plan Report including functional and durability validation for the region.
• Develop testing procedures in cooperation with customers, Research and Development, testing and laboratory.
• Support with belt application development using calculation tools, and contributing the optimization of cost structure.
• Lead projects from technical customer acquisition until production launches for all corresponding locations, run project documentation internal and on customer platform according to defined quality regulations.
• Perform belt analysis report for warranty claims and for prototype approval tests according to customer norms and standards.
• Assure standards and quality guidelines (internal and external), quality awareness, and customer quality targets.
• Coordinate creation and release of 2D-drawings for transmission belts to meet customer technical specifications, defining critical characteristics, standards, dimensions and drawing notes.
• Manage formal problem-solving activities related to design failures using A3 method with multiple cross function teams to determine root cause and define corrective actions.

What This Job Offers

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