Komatsu · 8 hours ago
Lead Engineer II
Chattanooga, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff
15+ years expKomatsu is a world leader in manufacturing construction, mining, forestry, and industrial heavy equipment. The Lead Engineer II will provide advanced project and technical leadership for product development within the Forestry business unit, overseeing the full lifecycle of product development and ensuring alignment with global forestry growth strategies.
ConstructionIndustrialManufacturing
Responsibilities
Lead II Engineers will oversee the full lifecycle of product development. This position requires strong collaboration with diverse teams, partners and customers ensuring shared accountability for driving product innovation, timely launches, and ongoing maintenance
Assume project responsibility on assignments by providing planning, technical guidance, and coordination with inside and outside functions, as required to complete the assignment to plan and schedule
Provide technical leadership in completing assignments and projects. Demonstrate a high degree of creativity and mature judgement in anticipating and solving non-reoccurring, unprecedented problems
Contribute to developing and motivating department personnel
Apply a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of field experience to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures with quality and cost effectiveness as a key issue
Utilize CAD and PC Programs to develop project plan and to develop design concept drawing, complete assembly drawing, complete component drawing, and complete system drawing for respective vehicle chassis, and/or component, and/or system plus BOM and supporting technical information. Development to meet design compliance to Engineering Standards, Product Quality, Product Cost, and Development Schedule
Maintain open communications with internal and external customers and suppliers and provide technical support to meet their expectations (i.e. Manufacturing -Fab-ass'y, Parts, QA, purchasing, procurement, Test, Publications, Service, Sales, Marketing, customers, vendors, management, and collaborative Engineering teams and groups)
Develop and participate in programs for effective communication of engineering issues to ensure compliance with global standards for design and safety of products and services, as well as engineering best practices
Continuous improvement recommendations and implementation of engineering processes used to design, develop, maintain and support components, products, and/or services
Qualification
Required
Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or equivalent relevant discipline from an accredited university
15+ years' experience in mobile equipment product development. Forestry experience is preferred
Proven leadership and expertise in full model developments recognizing the life cycle significance of deliverables which directly and indirectly impact overall business performance
Sound knowledge of mobile equipment product development with extensive exposure to structures and related powertrain systems. Forestry, construction and mining backgrounds are ideal candidates
Experienced and knowledgeable planning and organizing uniform BOM structures with Sales code configurations consisting or multiple spec variations per marketing requirements
Proficient in engineering and business enterprise systems
Knowledge of analytical and testing methods, failure and root cause analysis
Vehicle and Systems Development - Appropriate knowledge in the fields of structural design and testing, Finite Element Analysis, CAD systems, hydraulics, electrical and electronic control systems, operator ergonomics, ISO and N.A. related regulations, and recommended best practices. Serviceability and maintenance preferences and procedures must be considered and incorporated into the designs. Knowledge of domestic and international compliance requirements
Electrical Systems - Appropriate knowledge in both standard and advanced aspects of electrical and electronic systems for mobile equipment, encompassing interfaces with controllers, monitors, and a wide range of Komatsu and 3rd party components
Hydraulic Systems & Components - Appropriate knowledge in both standard and advanced areas of hydraulic systems and components, including cylinders, valves, pumps, PTO, slewing and travel drives and motors, lubricants, seals, etc
Engines and Drive Systems - Appropriate knowledge in the specialized areas of engines and related power module components, drive systems (mechanical, electrical, and/or hydrostatic)
Preferred
Professional registration and/or membership in committees and/or technical societies, beneficial
Knowledge of Global Komatsu standards, Global Komatsu procedures and policies and Global common parts, BOM, SCS and drawing management systems are highly desired
Company
Komatsu
Komatsu is a manufacturing company that specializes in the development of equipment for the construction industry.
10001+ employees
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