Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Summary:
This role will support design and development activities and lead the transition from support activities to small-scale projects by managing part and process development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead and support the engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, performing design using 3D modeling software, conducting layout review and 2D drawing creation.
- Analyze and resolve complex problems independently or with minimal guidance.
- Create part specification requirements and BOM.
- Negotiate with surrounding component business units and suppliers.
- Perform cost analysis, strength calculations, and material selection.
- Use best practices and knowledge of internal or external business issues to improve product and/or processes.
- Search for new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
- Travel to client sites required.
Qualifications:
- Minimum: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 2-5 years of relevant industry experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of relevant industry experience, or an Associate’s degree and 5+ years of relevant industry experience.
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis), GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), and DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- Experience using both Catia V5/V6 to create 3D models, 2D drawings, and 3DA is required.
- Experience in the automotive domain modelling/routing / static & dynamic clearance of hoses, pipes, brackets/ stays, HV cables, and LV harness systems is preferred.
- Leading the development of assigned parts, including coordination with offshore teams and customer counterparts to manage schedules, deliverables, and technical follow-up.
- The ability to work effectively in a cross-functional group setting, including essential technical guidance to support Senior Management
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
- DWG packaging creation and issuing/releasing experience
- Exposure to CAE preferred.
- Prior experience working with Japanese OEM's, including familiarity with engineering processes, tools, design standards, drawing release, and CAD systems, is a plus.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in MS Office.
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 2–5 years of relevant industry experience
- Bachelor's degree with 4 or more years of relevant industry experience
- Associate's degree with 5 or more years of relevant industry experience
- Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA, GD&T, and DFM
- Experience using CATIA V5 or V6 to create 3D models, 2D drawings, and 3DA
- Experience leading assigned-part development and coordinating with offshore teams and customer counterparts
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional groups and provide technical guidance to senior management
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
- DWG packaging creation and issuing or releasing experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing educational specialty
- Automotive-domain experience modeling and routing hoses, pipes, brackets, HV cables, and LV harness systems
- Exposure to CAE
- Experience working with Japanese OEMs and related engineering processes, standards, drawing release, and CAD systems
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Goken America is an engineering & technology services company that works collaboratively to make a notable difference for its clients, team members, and the communities in which its employees live and work. Goken understands that to achieve real change, its associates must be empowered. They must have the tools to explore and build, and the passion to share empathy and understanding. The key to Goken’s singular business model is the company’s relentless drive to be more than a technical services company. This means that Goken leaders must place uncommon trust and value in the teams and the talent who facilitate the organization’s fearless approach to problem-solving and client engagement. To uncover the root causes of workforce issues, faltering production cycles, and other challenges, empowered Goken associates take the time to immerse themselves in client cultural underpinnings. Then, Goken adds competitive value with a multi-dimensional approach that requires more than simply adding human capital. Instead, striking the perfect balance between a customer’s wants and needs, Goken infuses change techniques with technology; skills training with organizational development; and staffing projects with managed services. Rather than a blueprint of static deliverables, Goken is a nimble provider of engineering and technology solutions that, because they are sustainable and repeatable, accelerate product development and deliver clients the advantage of time. Time to get ahead of the competition. Time to focus on business development. Time to innovate and shape trends. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Goken has been making a difference for clients in the automotive, medical device, and aerospace industries since 2004. Learn more at www.goken-global.com Check out our youtube! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdDGdBxEwzg95OO3QQFEjhw
