Product Engineer-Interior Systems

Job Description

Job Description

• Product Engineering lead for Interior Trim programs in Interiors
• Support business pursuit activities through tool kick off with technical input and presentations includes review of SOR’s, SSTS, creating EBoM and technical feasibility
• Owner of technical definition of product.  Responsible for the achievement of the product requirements: define the key process parameters and work with cross functional team to ensure the manufacturing process is documented to enable meeting program metrics: First Time Quality and Operational Equipment Efficiency
• During design phase create and manage design open issue list by part to promote closure of build and/or manufacturability concerns
• Help Customer with up-front packaging development and typical section criteria
• Mentor and coach other team members
• Attend all internal Design and Gate Reviews for Door programs and provide “Technical Guidance” as needed
• Work effectively in a team environment with a cross-functional team: design, tooling, CAE, quality, manufacturing, finance, purchasing, sales
• Create initial product design concepts
• Support Internal PDT meetings and “design issue resolution” utilizing engineering tools
• Establish effective communications (written and verbal) between customers, internal groups and suppliers
• Provide input to the component and system datum / attachment schemes and GD&T (Dimensional) plan
• Comply with all Inteva policies and procedures
• Generate and implement cost savings ideas
• Generate "Request for Quotes and Statement of Requirements" for purchased parts
• Issue Change Requests and Design Requests as needed
• Review designs for "Manufacturability" (Draft angles, part break-up, etc.)
• Participate in internal and external build events and meetings; drive product &/or process improvements
• Document Lessons Learned
• Participate in warranty improvement activities