TRAM, Inc. · 19 hours ago
Product Design Engineer
Plymouth, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
0+ years expTRAM, Inc. is a Japanese owned automotive parts supplier, and they are seeking a Product Design Engineer to act as a design liaison between TRAM, customers, and the Japan HQ Design department. The role involves supporting design engineering departments, coordinating design processes, and resolving design issues to meet customer expectations.
Automotive
No H1B
Hiring Manager
Ryan Surerus
Responsibilities
Support internal and external Design Engineering departments:
Coordination amongst TRAM, TAC, TRJ and customer of:
Adherence to customer wants/needs & strategy
Scheduling & status reports
Upcoming design announcements
Development status (testing, problems, tooling)
Explanation of design, manufacturing, ECI, and ECR details
Drawing approvals, changes or updates
Review of all design processes
Transportation of CAD and sample products
Communicate expectations, milestones and testing needs
Negotiate design direction within capabilities, allowing for variables to change
Estimate price, timing and feasibility of proto-types and sample parts for the customer
Perform problem solution activities
Create counter-measure ideas
Create Problem & Counter-measure sheets, Schedule sheet and ECR
Participate in DR and DRBFM meetings
Participate in vehicle checks at customer location during both design and start of production phases
Identify design flaws or issues at assembly plant
Assist suppliers with any difficulties in meeting TRJ design expectations
Resolve flaws/issues directly, or elevate to proper departments
Investigate field issues and review appropriate counter-measures with TRJ and customer
Coordinate with TRAM Quality dept to ensure parts are still performing after leaving TR production site
Provide evidence and data for warranty problems
Support TRAM Group manufacturing site:
Attend Product Development Team (PDT) meetings
Lead all design explanation and inform on customer expectations
Keep production site updated on upcoming ECI’s that require close monitoring (minimize financial losses)
Supply CAD, drawings, and reports of possible failures on new designs
Observe and assist suppliers having difficulty meeting production expectations
Help resolve design flaws or assembly difficulties with design change counter-measures
Support TRAM departments (Sales, Quality, PM, etc) on design process:
Update TRAM departments on ECI implementation dates
Work with TRAM departments to be effective member of PDT
Supply assigned deliverables
Get prototype orders of correct spec delivered to customer effectively
Research on current pricing in order to provide accurate estimates
Investigate returned parts, determine if there was a design or manufacturing issue
RFQ preparation, including creation of concept drawings
Prepare and perform presentation of materials to internal and external departments
Coordination with suppliers
Investigate new local candidates
Support with development, preparation and problem resolution/troubleshooting
Communicate design issues found with counter-measure ideas to TRJ Design
Qualification
Required
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor's degree in Engineering Management, Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering field
0 - 3 years of engineering experience preferred
Willingness / ability to travel to TRAM Group plant and customer sites
Strong communication skills
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Good organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Preferred
CATIA skills preferred
Company
TRAM, Inc.
TRAM, Inc. is in business to create products that make the driving experience a seamless and natural extension of the human body. TRAM Inc.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Chris Bryant
President and COO
Recent News
2024-04-23
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2022-05-27
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