Junior Project Engineer

Employee Type FT Exempt Required Degree 4 Year Degree Manage Others No Description · Build and develop product knowledge and understanding of Mayser applications. · Support senior engineers as a technical point of contact for customer inquiries. · Work closely with sales to understand and coordinate customer requirements including key milestone dates. · Listen, understand and convey customer requirements. · Arrange, assist and attend customer design meetings. · Facilitate in bringing the technical voice of the customer into Mayser. · Function as the technical liaison between customer engineering and Mayser development/engineering. · Maintain accurate records of target account projects, knowledge and correspondence in company approved databases. · Schedule, monitor and support with sample and/or proof of concept per customer’s specifications. · Coordinate and support customer requests for CAD design work with Mayser design/engineering in Ulm, Germany and/or external partners. · Assist in scheduling and attending meetings to support communications between the customer, Mayser USA, and Mayser Ulm teams. · Assist in creating and tracking project timelines under the guidance of the Lead Project Engineer. · Communicate and coordinate on all aspects of project launches and any process or engineering changes. · Assist in completing and maintaining launch management forms. · Assist project management Ulm in all program related functions and activities. · Assist in APQP meetings and/or APQP process. · Support team efforts to meet customer expectations and program requirements. Process Engineering · Assure manufacturability of designs. · Support the development and monitoring of manufacturing processes and workflows for different product types. · Support new equipment development, product launches, and supplier meetings. · Improve manufacturing efficiency by analyzing and planning work flow, space requirements, and equipment layout. · Learn and support manufacturing process evaluation by studying product requirements and assisting with research, testing, and documentation of manufacturing methods and equipment. · Provide input in the creation of PFMEA for existing and future processes which contribute toward reduction of Occurrences. · Assist in preparing product and process reports by collecting and summarizing information and trends. · Prepare customer requests for testing, coordinate tests, and evaluate final results. · Coordination of internal and external testing resources e.g. via weekly meetings. · Support (product) testing of Mayser systems in customer vehicles and report findings and meeting minutes for future documentation. · Work with program management, engineering, manufacturing and suppliers to resolve PRE-LAUNCH quality issues and provide technical support to Quality Assurance Department where necessary. · Assist in identifying and documenting test equipment requirements for new programs and projects. · Proficiently use all Mayser USA laboratory equipment as related to Quality (Zwick, 3D Scanner, Climate Chamber, etc) for PRE-LAUNCH and/or change management testing. · Develop and/or assist developing and formalizing standard work guidelines and instructions for laboratory equipment. · Schedule, perform and document annual validation and CC-testing for validation by Quality Assurance Department. · Support the customer and new business/customer development. · Participate in the RFQ process. · Prepare and support customer presentations and product demonstrations as required. · Assist in providing technical and product field training to the Mayser sales team, and key decision-makers at targeted accounts. Other Responsibilities · Assist in adhering to Environmental responsibilities according to ISO14001. · Any other task pertaining to the job as may be assigned by Management. Requirements Required Qualifications · Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or equivalent · 1-2 years of related work experience dealing with electrical engineering · Academic coursework and/or working experience related to automotive systems, electronics, or sensor technologies · Foundational understanding of electronic components, circuits, and embedded or electro-mechanical systems · Exposure to automotive engineering concepts such as APQP, product development cycles, and design-to-launch processes through coursework, projects, or working experience · Experience with CAD and PLM tools (such as CATIA, NX, TeamCenter, or equivalent) · Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present technical information · Excellent organizational and time-management skills; ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines · Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills through lab work, senior design projects, or working experience · Ability to learn quickly, work independently, and follow direction with limited supervision · Strong interpersonal skills with a collaborative, team-oriented attitude · Familiarity with customer-focused or cross-functional teamwork environments through team projects · Willingness to travel to customer or supplier locations as required; some overseas travel may be required Preferred Qualifications · Additional knowledge of thermoplastics and manufacturing processes #J-18808-Ljbffr