CentroMotion · 5 days ago
Sr. Product Development Engineer
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Responsibilities
Manages current for new product introductions into the CBF manufacturing system by following Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) procedures and processes.
Completes cost estimating for new part opportunities and communicates to Carlisle Brake & Friction (CBF) Product Managers, following all APQP procedures.
Manages larger scale projects in addition to typical day-to-day job responsibilities.
Trains and mentors colleagues to assist in their growth/development.
Manages and coordinates the activities required to produce prototypes.
Continuously improves project cost position by assisting supply chain management in locating/approving new sources and presenting cost reduction design alternatives to customers.
Work with manufacturing engineering on design modifications that would permit simplified manufacturing methods, less expensive tooling or other improvements in the manufacturing process.
Coordinates Engineering activities in New Product / New Customer development, supports Marketing efforts.
Supports all Six Sigma and other continuous improvement projects within the organization.
Set-up and direct testing programs to increase our capabilities and understanding thereof.
Maintain working relationships with all suppliers and challenge them to assist in development/improvement efforts.
Identifies and solves problems, directly or indirectly, employing fact-based decision-making and identifying support as required.
Details performance versus established metrics in regular reports.
Regularly communicates team accomplishments and issues to management as appropriate.
Performs tasks with a positive, team-oriented approach in a “no-boundary” fashion.
Must remain respectful, open-minded and blameless in dealings with others while working in concert with internal and external customers’ needs.
Must be willing to travel as required to perform the objectives of this function.
Qualification
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Required
Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering, Masters Degree is a plus.
Minimum of 5 years’ experience in areas such as project management, manufacturing/industrial engineering; preferably in brake, transmission and/or clutch design/manufacturing.
Experience working with friction materials and/or their applications is preferred.
Experience working with customers, supply chain and engineering resources to design and/or reverse engineer products or component assemblies in a lean, pull-type, reduced inventory production system.
Good understanding of part manufacturability, design-for-quality, and Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
Experience with Enterprise/Manufacturing Resource Planning software, and solid modeling experience is desired.
Six Sigma training and/or certification is also a plus (Green or Black Belt).
Preferred
Knowledge of Computer Aided Design (CAD), Design/Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA/PFMEA), is preferred.
Knowledge of diverse manufacturing processes is a plus.
Proficiency in the use of technology including thorough understanding of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, Microsoft PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
Benefits
Comprehensive health benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for positions of 30 hours or more per week
Health Savings Account with annual employer contribution
Company provided Life Insurance, Accidental Death and Dismemberment, and Short-Term Disability
Voluntary Life Insurance, Spousal Life, Child Life, Critical Illness, Accident, and Long-Term Disability
401(k) with matching contribution that is fully vested from day one
Generous amount of PTO, plus 14 paid Holidays
Tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunity
$250 in Lifestyle Reimbursement Account upon completion of annual physical
Wellness program with monthly themes, quarterly challenges, onsite flu shot clinics and biometric screenings
Clean and safe work environment
Company
CentroMotion
CentroMotion is a manufacturer of motion, actuation and control solutions for the agriculture, specialty and commercial vehicle,.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2023-06-20Acquired· by Lone Star Funds
Recent News
2023-06-20
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