Engineer Specialist, Product

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY

Intimately responsible for design, analysis, and maintenance of engineering projects within area of assigned responsibility by performing the following duties.  Charged to stay within budgeted hours, costs, and schedules.   MUST HAVE EXPEIRENCE IN THE METAL CUTTING INDUSTRY

This position requires intimate knowledge of the machine tool industry, particularly in CNC metal-removal applications serving OEM and Tier 1 and 2 customers

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform all work following documented departmental procedures and work instructions and utilizing the appropriate forms.
• Direct the product design in accordance with the specifications, cost targets, and schedule requirements.
• Generate and maintain appropriate records, reports and required documentation.
• May lead engineering associates, several direct reports, and subcontractors based on the years of experience and knowledge in technical engineering areas.
• Coordinate and document research and development projects.
• May coordinate engineering budgets, quotes, and schedules.
• Maintain engineering of standard designs.
• Coordinate FMEA, FEA, VA, and DFA/DFM activities.
• Arrange design review meeting with engineering, supply chain, and manufacturing personnel.
• Adhere to quality, customs, foreign trade zone and environmental processes and procedures.
• Coordinate efforts of other departments/disciplines to maintain effective control multiple ongoing projects.
• Manage suppliers of all project-related equipment and/or tooling.
• Communicate with customers regarding design related issues.
• Seek new innovations, materials, components, etc. for integration into current design projects.
• Share ideas about process improvements and other cost saving measures with management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Mechanical Engineer or relative Experience/Education
• 10+ years of experience in machine tool, specific to metal cutting machines
• Experience and knowledge with the following components, parts, and assemblies:

KNOWLEDGE AND HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE WORKING IN THE FOLLOWING:

• Ball screws, Linear guides, Bearings, Gear train / power transmission, Spindles, Tooling, Linear motors, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Modal – FFR / Forced Frequency Response, Lubrication, Cooling

MAG Automotive is a Military & Veteran friendly company.  We are an  Equal Opportunity Employer , dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination in employment on any basis including race, color, age, sex, religion, ancestry, national origin, marital status, veteran or disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression genetic information or other legally protected status. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act, applicants may request accommodations needed to participate in the application process