JTEKT Column Systems NA · 20 hours ago
Project Engineer
Hopkinsville,KY,US
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expJTEKT Column Systems NA is seeking a Project Engineer to develop engineering designs and specifications for various engineering projects. The role involves conducting comprehensive planning and design studies, performing design work, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products that meet company objectives.
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Responsibilities
Conducts comprehensive engineering planning, design and operational studies of components
Performs design work including researching data, conducting feasibility and economic studies, and determining design criteria in accordance with required standards and codes
Design product (truck/automotive steering columns) in teams and individually using CAD (Incumbent must be proficient in use of CAD or training in the program)
Perform analysis of product: stress analysis, tolerance analysis (stack-up analysis) etc. and also document these analysis for various presentations
Participate in DFMEA, PFMEA, & DFM, tolerance stack ups
Utilization of design software Unigraphics and Microsoft Office
Optional utilization of design software Ideas and Catia
Apply understanding of manufacturing, economics, design, materials, blue prints, GD&T, drafting, QMS procedures, and validation of product and verification of design
Prepares project documents and reports
Reviews and checks engineering drawings, plans, computations, estimates and reports for completeness and accuracy
Prepares scope of engineering project
Confers with manufacturing personnel on feasibility of design
Implements use of new technologies, cost savings techniques/materials, and improved safety designs
Develops standards for project
Ensures that the right product is developed and delivered to meet Company objectives for safety, quality, delivery and cost
Assists in tracking the project against its schedule and budget
Prepares periodic management and customer reports and presentations
May oversee Product Engineering activities as required
Performs engineering calculations
Recommends new processes where needed for quality improvement, cost reduction or on-time delivery
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
At least 1 year as a Product Engineer, or evidence of the capability to perform the job duties through previous employment or prior work experience
Good communication skills, both oral and written
Team player
Self-motivated
Preferred
Preferred two years automotive or heavy truck experience
Company
JTEKT Column Systems NA
JTEKT Column Systems North America is a world class manufacturer of directional controls for the international vehicle industry.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageCompany data provided by crunchbase