Senior Product Engineer Mechanical

Position Summary Lead an engineering team in the product development process of transfer case (or related product ) mechanical hardware for customer 4WD applications. This includes the development of the initial proposal based on known customer requirements, responsibility for the design & development of the product at each prototype phase, the validation of the product at production launch, and post-launch support. Key Accountabilities Lead and conduct the engineering activities associated with the product development process for transfer case (or related product) mechanical hardware from new business opportunity through production launch. This includes: Analyzing the customer requirements ensuring the product meets performance, packaging and serviceability requirements, and in the resolution of open issues. Developing proposals for the mechanical hardware & supporting the estimation process for new business opportunities. Performing mechanical hardware system level design. Providing direction for or issuing CAE/NVH requests, as needed, for analysis of assemblies and components. Leading a team in the creation and maintenance of mechanical hardware assembly/system level DFMEAs. The development and monitoring of ADVP&R's. Issuing lab work orders providing direction for builds, tests, component modifications, and inspection. Conducting & leading meetings including design kick-off, open issues, design release, prototype build, root cause and others as necessary. Developing engineering specifications for the product. Creating prototype build/control plans, reviewing and approving prototype material for builds, and signing off mechanical hardware prototypes for usage in internal and external testing. Provide engineering support for the product. This includes: Supporting the ECU, software and calibration engineers to ensure the integration of mechanical and electrical systems. Supporting validation engineers in preparing the appropriate fixtures and completing testing requirements. Supporting sales with engineering data for estimates, including cost reduction opportunities, and with technical data for customer interaction. Supporting the production facility in DFM/DFA activities and as a technical resource for the product throughout its life cycle. Supporting global supply chain organization as a technical resource for sourcing decisions and technical discussions. Supporting quality engineer to figure out the production issues. involved for engineering budget for programs. Lead or support the engineering change management process for supported products as required.