Strattec Security Corporation · 2 days ago
Mechanical Product Engineer 4
Auburn Hills, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expSTRATTEC Security Corporation is one of the world's largest suppliers providing access and security systems to the automotive market. The Mechanical Product Engineer 4 will perform product engineering functions, support multiple engineers, and lead product design and development efforts in electro-mechanical systems.
AutomotiveManufacturing
Responsibilities
Takes a lead role in supporting multiple engineers on multiple projects
Coaches, trains, mentors and develops other product engineers in the electro-mechanical system field
Supports Product strategy activities as directed by Engineering Manager
Responsible for product design, engineering and development of assigned programs
Creates and maintains DFMEA
Writes engineering specifications and technical reports
Leads multi-disciplined design reviews on programs assigned
Understands, interprets, and applies design solutions based on CAE analysis
Maintains BOM on assigned products
Initiates Engineering Change Notices for engineering changes
Coordinates prototype builds on assigned programs, including development of prototype build control plan
Works closely with manufacturing engineers and purchasing on component procurement
Performs Design Review by Test Result (DRBTR) teardown analysis of passing and failing test parts
Performs root cause analysis for test or production issues
Monitors individual program status and reports this information to Engineering Manager and Program Manager
Represents STRATTEC in weekly Program Development Team meetings with customer
Utilizes the STRATTEC Program Development Process (PDP) for program implementation
Utilizes the STRATTEC Knowledge Management System (SKMS) for communicating engineering-related program deliverables
Reports progress to manager both verbally and in writing as required
Generates and implements cost reduction ideas
Uses and develops engineering tools and methods to assure design quality, mentors others in there use and learning of these tools
Periodic travel to customer, suppliers, other STRATTEC/VAST facilities is required (~10%)
Leads VAST initiatives and global teams as required
Interfaces with global customers, partners, and suppliers as required
Qualification
Required
Must be an expert at designing and engineering electro-mechanical systems
Must be able to conceptualize, plan and develop small electro-mechanical devices and mechanisms
Must be able to perform strength of material and static force calculations
Must have the ability to design springs and perform spring force/stress calculations is required
Must be able to read and interpret engineering drawings
Must have mechanical aptitude to work with tools in tearing down product assemblies
Must be able to multi-task, plan and organize work efficiently and effectively
Must be able to work in a cross functional team and be able to effectively communicate ideas
Must be able to present engineering data and progress directly to customers
Must be self-sufficient and be able to work effectively with minimal supervision
Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills
Must have experience with MS Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project)
Must have experience with DFMEA, DFM, DFA
Must have experience in performing tolerance stacks
Must have experience dimensioning and applying tolerances to components and assemblies
Must have a working knowledge of GD&T principles
Must have experience with design for manufacturability/assembly (mechanisms, metal stampings, plastic injection molded parts, die cast parts, gears etc)
Must have 3D modeling experience (Pro-E, UG/NX or CATIA V5)
Must have experience in designing gears and performing gear calculations
Must have experience in formal root cause analysis methodology
BSME or related technical degree is required
15+ years experience in product development required
BSME plus a masters degree in appropriate field is required
10+ years experience in product development required
Previous project leadership required
Product design experience in electro-mechanical systems is required
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
Good oral and written English language skills
Strong technical writing skills
Ability to effectively represent information and respond to questions in a meeting
Preferred
Red X or 8D is preferred
German and/or Spanish language knowledge desirable
Company
Strattec Security Corporation
Strattec Security Corporation, headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, is one of the world's largest producer of automotive locks and keys.
501-1000 employees
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Funding
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Public CompanyTotal Funding
unknown1995-03-03IPO
Leadership Team
Jennifer L. Slater
Chief Executive Officer
Matthew Pauli
SVP - Chief Financial Officer
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