Product Engineering Management, Senior

Overview Founded in 1946, HI-LEX is a leading supplier of window regulators, door modules, power lift gate systems, and mechanical control cables primarily serving the automotive industry, but also the power sports, marine, construction equipment, and medical device sectors. Headquartered in Takarazuka, Japan (near Osaka), and listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange (TSE), HI-LEX employs more than 12,000 associates across its global footprint. In the Americas region, HI-LEX has ten manufacturing facilities across the United States, Mexico, and Brazil. The company’s automotive center is in Rochester Hills, Michigan which consists of Finance, Sales, Engineering, Testing, Program Management, Human Resources, Purchasing and IT.

Note: Website information can be retained for reference but is not essential to the responsibilities or qualifications of the role.

Verifies critical interfaces via design study and statistical analysis as required to ensure design robustness.

Develops test methods and specifications based on customer requirements.

Develops and maintains strong relationships with key customer associates.

Manages prototype builds and testing/validation for assigned products.

Provides technical leadership to customers, Hi-Lex manufacturing, Sales, Quality Assurance, Program Management and other groups.

Creates, revises and checks 3D models, drawings and design studies.

Ensures root cause is identified and permanent corrective action is implemented for product test failures, quality concerns and warranty returns.

Interacts with customers, vendors, and Hi-Lex personnel to lead VA/VE cost reduction and ease of manufacturing (DFM) activities.

Provides leadership, training and technical support to product engineers, designers and technicians.

4-year degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology or equivalent field.

Thorough knowledge of engineering practices (GD&T, DOE, FMEA, DFM, CAD applications, statistical analysis, etc.).

10 or more years of experience in Automotive Engineering and Design.

CAD skills: CATIA V5

Quality tools and DFMEA

Project Management

Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as printers.

Periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment.

Periodic travel by air, car or train to other company operations, customers and/or suppliers.

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