LEER - Product Engineer

Overall Responsibilities:

The Product Engineerdesign solutions for products and set up product specifications to meet business goals.

RESPONSIBILITIES:


* Product development:Working closely with design, test, manufacturing, and quality engineering team members to provide support.



* Product specifications:Establishing product specifications to meet organizational goals.



* Test programs:Developing test programs, hardware, DVP&R



* Data analysis:Analyzing statistical data for new and sustaining products.



* Product release documentation:Generating and managing product release documentation.



* Cost reduction:Driving cost reduction activities.



* Product issues:Working on resolutions to product issues using data analysis.



* Train, and mentor other Engineers and supporting staff.



* Ensure APQP compliance during engineering development activities, as well as interface deliverables.



* Manage access to OE CAD data via various avenues including SEMA and direct contact with OEM representatives.



* Utilize and coordinate robust product designs practices within Engineering.



* Interface with customers to obtain technical requirements and engineering specifications (QFD and related activities).



* Support safety initiatives, policies, and procedures to ensure plant operations are safe and consistent with company standards and help reduce accidents and injuries.



* Exemplify and foster teamwork within the company.

Promptly respond to concerns, issues, and suggestions and act to ensure positive employee relations.



* Ensure full compliance with all applicable requirements and specifications imposed by the company, the customer, and/or the industry.



* Other duties as assigned or needed.

Characteristics and skills:


* Experience with "concept to completion" stage gate methodology.



* Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.



* Must be a self-starter capable of working both independently, as well as part of a team.



* Work requires a willingness to work a flexible schedule.



* Work may require occasional weekends and/or evening work.



* The ability to travel is required - an estimated 10%.

Valid driver's license.



* Critical thinking, analysis, and creativity.



* Understanding of Product Data Management systems and workflow



* Experience in presenting gate reviews, gate packages, senior leadership product development reviews in a disciplined and detailed product development process.



* Must be able to balance team and individual responsibilities, giving and receiving feedback, while supporting efforts to succeed.



* Generating creative solutions and being able to translate concepts and information into images.



* Must have strong computer skills and be proficient with Microsoft Office software and related packages.



* Must have strong analytical skills and be well organized, an excellent prob...