Rheinmetall Aktiengesellschaft Auburn Hills , MI 48326
Posted 3 days ago
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Position Summary:
This position will be responsible for acting as the technical liaison between the US customer and Pierburg`s respective local and global development centers, as it pertains to Pierburg Products. This position also provides technical support internally to the manufacturing location related to the product development and the customer specific application.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Act as the technical liaison between customer and the competence center for Pierburg Products
Support local sales organization on acquisition of new projects in the region
Assist in developing product design proposals to meet customer specifications
Prepare and conduct technical presentations, internal and external
Support all product development and validation activities including but not limited to DFMEA, customer packaging reviews, 3D model and drawing creation including stack-up analysis, prototype builds and DV/PV testing
Participate in weekly Simultaneous Engineering team meetings in order to fulfil project milestones on time
Must complete assigned tasks within the established project timelines.
Facilitate technical program meetings between customer and Development/Test Engineers at the headquarters in Europe
Responsible for publishing Meeting Minutes from technical customer meetings
Initiate and follow through with engineering changes via Engineering Change Management tools
Develop and maintain DVP&R plan in accordance with customer program timing
Responsible for obtaining customer approval related to technical documents, reports and specifications submitted to the customer
Follow internal guide lines and procedures according to IATF, AIAG and Customer specific requirements for APQP
Analyze and verify customer control strategies implemented for use with Pierburg products according to Pierburg application guidelines
Coordinate internal in-depth analysis of customer returned engineering samples
Support plant Quality and manufacturing teams with problem resolution in case of technical issues in production
Support Supplier Quality in case of issues or deviation requests (SREA)
Develop and launch material cost reduction ideas in coordination with plant and purchasing departments.
NONESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
UniGraphics, IDEAS or CATIA V5 knowledge and experience
Hands on capability to assemble mechanical components
Experience on operating engine components bench testing or flexibility to learn
Proficient in a foreign language
Performs other job related duties as assigned
WHAT QUALIFICATIONS YOU SHOULD HAVE
REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
BSME or equivalent combination of education and experience
2+ years related experience in Powertrain Product Application
Good understanding of combustion engine processes and components
Intermediate level of knowledge in solid mechanics, thermodynamics and materials engineering
Intermediate computer knowledge / MS Office (Word, Excel, Project . . .)
Good understanding of CAD and CAE tools and how to apply them
Knowledgeable and experienced in reading drawings and the use of GD&T
Familiar with product development processes
Innovative thinking as well as ability to make contact and willing to cooperate in global team environment
Efficient in writing, communication and presenting results
Willingness to travel as needed and to work abroad for training purposes
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