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Continental · 22 hours ago

Sr Development Engineer

Rochester Hills, MI

Full-time

Hybrid

Senior Level

$125K/yr - $130K/yr

5+ years exp

ContiTech USA, LLC is one of the largest automotive manufacturers in the world and a leader in automated driving. They are seeking a Sr Development Engineer to be responsible for technical aspects with customers and internal functions, including belt drive design and risk assessment, while leading projects from customer acquisition to production launches.

AutomotiveManufacturingRetailTransportation

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Responsible for technical aspects with the customer and internal functions including belt drive design, risk assessment, definition of belt specification, prototype deliveries, Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis and Design Verification Plan Report including functional and durability validation for the region

Develop testing procedures in cooperation with customers, Research and Development, testing and laboratory

Support with belt application development using calculation tools, and contributing the optimization of cost structure

Lead projects from technical customer acquisition until production launches for all corresponding locations, run project documentation internal and on customer platform according to defined quality regulations

Perform belt analysis report for warranty claims and for prototype approval tests according to customer norms and standards

Assure standards and quality guidelines (internal and external), quality awareness, and customer quality targets

Coordinate creation and release of 2D-drawings for transmission belts to meet customer technical specifications, defining critical characteristics, standards, dimensions and drawing notes

Manage formal problem-solving activities related to design failures using A3 method with multiple cross function teams to determine root cause and define corrective actions

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringBelt DesignFMEAAPQPLifetime CalculationsCustomer InteractionTechnical ReportingProject ManagementProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field plus 5 years of progressive, post-baccalaureate work experience

Of the required experience, must have 3 years of experience working directly with customers

Of the required experience, must have 2 years of experience in each of the following: Working on belt components to define the correct materials for handling accessory loads in automotive applications

Performing lifetime calculations for Multi Rib Belts based on customer-provided data regarding application accessories and power consumption curves, ensuring that product characteristics align with customer requirements

Aligning belt characteristics with customer requirements

Defining tooling and production steps based on the rubber and cord materials used per belt specifications

Providing technical reports for warranty claims, including identifying the correct belt failure, reasons for the failure, and potential solutions

Conducting test procedures for customer approval, including dynamic tests, abrasion tests, noise tests, and specific customer tests

Managing project tools, including APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), PPAP (Production Part Approval Process), FMEA (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis), and IATF 16949 certification routines

Analyzing interactions between belt system components, including tensioners, idlers, bearings, belt starter-generator systems, and decouplers

Legal authorization to work in the U.S. is required