Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. · 2 days ago
Application Engineer
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc. is seeking an Application Engineer to design and develop new products tailored to customer requirements. The role involves managing product changes, developing CAD models, and coordinating testing to ensure compliance with standards.
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Responsibilities
Designs and develops new products within established design criteria guidelines to adapt CVG’s Seating Products to Customer Requirements. (Adaptor Plates, Brackets, etc.)
Communicate and manage Changes, Deviations, and VA/VE for Product with Customers
Provide Design and Manage all Program Refreshes or New Programs for Product Design, Testing and Samples to support a smooth launch with Customer
Develops CAD generated solid models and engineering drawings in Catia V5. Provides CAD data to develop proof of principle models to verify design concepts for Adaptor Brackets, Special Steel Brackets, Heating, Heat/Cool and Heat/Vent Systems, mechanisms, plastic, stampings, etc
Test and develop designs/corrective actions for insufficient areas of design
Procures prototype product and capital costs as required
Make Design and plasma cut prototype parts and work to make samples with Fabrication Shop
Coordinates the testing of existing and new products to validate FMVSS and customer requirements
Develop and maintain the DFMEA and DVPR for Programs and/or changes
Searches continuously for new processes and vendors that will enhance products, improve quality, and reduce costs for components or systems
Apply value-added practices to current products, processes, methods, and materials to identify opportunities for cost/quality improvements
Supports quality and environmental systems and APQP standards in design engineering functions
When needed support root cause analysis of quality issues and validate corrective actions
Coordinates cross-functional team activities between engineering and other departments
Travel as needed to CVG facilities, Suppliers and Customer locations
Keep emotions under control while under stressful situations. Speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations
Present numerical data effectively and accurately in presentation format
Show respect and sensitivity for cultural differences and always promote a harassment-free environment. Work with integrity and ethically; following the Company’s policies and procedures
Prioritize and plan work activities. Use time efficiently
Be consistently at work and on time and ensure work responsibilities are covered when absent
Arrive at meetings and appointments on time and ask for and offer help when needed
Lead others to work as a team to support projects and programs. Demonstrate teamwork by collaborating with others to improve overall standards of performance and service
Ability to work under tight timelines while juggling multiple tasks. Participate on projects and assume additional tasks as assigned
Able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner understand root cause analysis to develop solutions to issues
Other duties may be assigned as required
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree (B. S.) in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) from four-year College or university; and/or 2-5+ years' related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Company
Commercial Vehicle Group, Inc.
CVG is a leading supplier of warehouse automation and robotic assemblies, electric vehicle assemblies, electrical wire harnesses, seating systems, mechanical assemblies, structures, plastic products and more to the ecommerce, transportation, warehousing, construction equipment, industrial and recreational vehicle markets.
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$210M2025-06-27Post Ipo Debt· $210M
2004-08-05IPO
2000-01-01Private Equity
Leadership Team
Robert C. Griffin
President and Chief Executive Officer
Daniel (Dan) Mehringer
Senior Vice President of Strategic Planning and Business Development
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