Product Engineer I

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Would you like to work on the development of roof systems for future car models together with some of the market leaders in the automotive industry? Inalfa Roof Systems is a world leading supplier for OEM automotive roof systems and still growing strong. Are you ready to grow with us?

Job Title:                      Product Engineer I

Department:                 Engineering

Reports To:                  Director of Manufacturing Engineering

FLSA status:                Exempt

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.   Other duties may be assigned.

• Oversee the engineering change process
• Support all DOE activities
• Work with manufacturing engineering on DFM/DFA analysis
• Support manufacturing and quality with plant build issues and root cause analysis
• Update DFMEA’s as required
• Ensure SPV testing performed as required, results and actions communicated to organization
• Support cost reduction activities as appropriate
• Support Purchasing and SQA with technical input in to supply base issues
• Support plant liaisons with technical input in to customer assembly plant issues
• Support CIP activities as appropriate
• Support all Kaizen activities as appropriate
• Utilize appropriate CAD system, access and make minor updates to drawings

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES – N/A

IATF 16949/ ISO14001 / ISO 45001 RESPONSIBILITIES:

The IATF16949and ISO14001 responsibilities listed below are required for this position.  Adhere to all IATF16949 (Quality) / ISO14001 (Environmental) / ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) procedures as related to the operations department function.

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.   The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.    Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelors’ degree or equivalent; or 2 to 5 years of automotive experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

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.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry.   Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.   Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perfume the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to walk and to sit; use hands to manipulate objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms.  The employee is occasionally required to stand, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and to talk and hear.    The employee must occasionally lift up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This employee regularly works in an office environment.   Occasionally the employee works in the manufacturing area around moving mechanical equipment and is occasionally exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals.   The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

What can you expect from us? 

• Paid vacation.
• Paid sick time.
• Healthcare, dental, prescription drug insurance plans.
• Company paid and voluntary life insurance plans.
• Disability benefits.

Our Core Values are One Inalfa, Ownership, Ambition and Progress.

WE ARE IN IT TO WIN IT!

Does this sound interesting to you? Don't hesitate and submit your application today.