Rea Magnet Wire · 2 weeks ago
Research and Development Engineer
Lafayette, IN
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
$90K/yr - $95K/yr
10+ years expRea Magnet Wire is focused on advancing electric vehicle applications through innovative engineering solutions. The Research and Development Engineer will manage the design and improvement of products and processes, particularly in enameling fluid dynamics and metallurgy, while leading a team to develop prototypes and ensure alignment with corporate initiatives.
ElectronicsManufacturing
No H1B
Responsibilities
Leads and manages a team that designs, models, and tests prototypes for products/process development and/or improvement
Conducts research and creates design proposals for projects. Establishes design briefs
Creates concepts, performance, and production criteria. Identifies and selects materials needed for production. Produces final design specifications. Creates parts lists. Lists costs involved in production. Supports concept sample production for demonstration
Utilizes computational analysis for theoretical design conception, demonstration, and verification
Manages technical activities on assigned automotive product development projects
Ensures production procedures and controls are developed to efficiently utilize equipment to achieve desired productivity and capability metrics in the project charter
Works and collaborates with plant members of APQP team to ensure successful completion of Rea’s product development process through 'Production Support' – Phase 5
Provides technical interface between key customers and Rea team members
Supports and implements various tasks, projects, and actions in support of Rea’s EV automotive strategy
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field
Ten years of product/process engineering experience
Knowledge of engineering techniques with a strong emphasis on fluid mechanics and metallurgy
Hands on experience with production equipment and lab equipment
Appreciation for continuous improvement on design and testing practices and overall improvements for the manufacturing of products
Knowledge of project planning and management and automotive product development practices (APQP)
Ability to problem solve and correct situations using engineering first principles
Ability to listen, manage, and contribute depending on situation, and work well within team environment
Effective customer communication skills
Travel 20-30% domestically; 10% internationally
Rea will not sponsor work visas for this role
Preferred
Master's degree desired
Knowledge of magnet wire products and applications preferred
Company
Rea Magnet Wire
Rea Magnet Wire has a heritage of innovation and setting the highest industry standards, along with advancements in magnet wire.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Glenn Maxwell
President and CEO
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