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.
Responsibilities:
- Lead & support engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, perform design using CATIA, conduct layout review, drawing, creating & negotiation w/surrounding component functional units.
- Create concepts & specifications that meet cost, delivery, accuracy, & quality targets.
- Lead transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects by monitoring & tracking progress of projects & handle issues that arise.
- Report & escalate to mgmt. Support management with projects scope, scheduling, quoting & reporting for these small-scale projects.
- Mentor & train assocs. Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date tech & reduce design & parts costs.
- Travel to client sites.
- Will work in various unanticipated locations throughout U.S.-5% domestic travel.
- Telecommuting option – employee must live in OH.
Qualifications:
Master’s in Engineering & 2 yrs exp OR Bachelor’s in Engineering & 5 yrs exp. 2 yrs exp using CATIA V5 &/or 3DEXPERIENCE in design of metal & plastic auto components & assemblies, with knowledge of FMVSS standards & cross functional coordination for vehicle integration; 6 months of experience developing & analyzing kinematic models of mechanical systems to meet functional, performance & cost requirements; 6 months exp developing & standardizing methodologies for MBD & 2D drawing creation using CATIA; 6 months exp w/ electromechanical systems including wire harness; & 6 months exp with DFM principles
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
- Master's in Engineering & 2 yrs experience
- Bachelor's in Engineering & 5 yrs experience
- 2 yrs experience using CATIA V5 &/or 3DEXPERIENCE
- 6 months experience developing & analyzing kinematic models
- 6 months experience developing & standardizing methodologies for MBD
- 6 months experience with electromechanical systems
- 6 months experience with DFM principles
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
