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 activity 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 CATIA, conduct layout review, drawing creating, and negotiation with surrounding component functional units.
- Creates concepts and specifications that meet the cost, delivery, accuracy, and quality targets to represent the best solution for customer.
- Lead the transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects within the discipline or function by monitoring and tracking the progress of projects and handle any issues that arise. Report and escalate to management as needed.
- Support management with project scope, scheduling, quoting and reporting for these small-scale projects.
- Mentor and train other associates in the team.
- Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date technology, and reduce design and parts costs.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering and 8+yrs relevant experience OR Master’s degree in Engineering and 6+yrs years of experience designing Automotive Interiors.
- Education with the following specialties preferred: Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, Manufacturing.
- Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing), DFM (Design for Manufacturing)
- Experience using both Catia V5/V6 to create 3-D models and 2D drawings is required.
- Experience in the automotive domain designing interior components, particularly Center console 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
- Exposure to CAE preferred.
- 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 8+ years relevant experience OR Master's degree in Engineering with 6+ years experience designing automotive interiors
- Experience using Catia V5 and Catia V6 to create 3D models and 2D drawings
- Knowledge and working experience with DFMEA, GD&T, and DFM
- Experience designing automotive interior components, particularly center console systems
- Experience leading development of assigned parts and coordinating with offshore teams and customer counterparts
- Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams and provide technical guidance to support senior management
- Knowledge of materials, manufacturing processes, and tooling
- Exposure to CAE
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Educational background in Mechanical, Mechanical Technology, Aerospace, Automotive, or Manufacturing (preferred)
What We Do
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
