Product Development Engineer

3 weeks ago

Fort Payne, United States Plasman Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description

Plasman

One Company, One Driving Force

We believe that what separates the impossible from the possible is perspective. Together we have the solution. More important than where you are going, is who you get there with. We are innovative and collaborative, time-honored and future-focused, and above all we are dedicated to our work, our customers, and each other. From design to delivery, across the globe, we make shared visions a reality. And together, we will accomplish more than ever imagined. We are Plasman. And we are One Driving Force.

At Plasman, you will work with the world's best and brightest to shape the future of our global company. Our employees come from rich and diverse backgrounds working collectively together for the success of one company. With over 4000 employees across 24 locations we believe the most impressive thing we have built is our workforce.


Plasman, Fort Payne Manufacturing, 403 Airport Road W, Fort Payne, AL is immediately seeking a new member to join our team as:

Product Development Engineer

As the Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for establishing and validating the product design on multiple programs within a Plasman Customer Platform from award to launch. The responsibilities include interfacing with internal process experts and influencing customer engineers to optimize the design to achieve the quality, cost, appearance, and performance requirements.

Key Responsibilities include:

  • Function as the main point of contact related to engineering issues and solutions with customers.
  • Collaborate with Plasman Process Experts to establish Product and Process Best Practices and refine them as technology advancements occur.
  • Provide design direction based on Plasman & OEM best practices and internal lessons learned.
  • Provide guidance on cutting edge technology related to the Plasman processes.
  • Develop customized solution if necessary while adhering to standard Plasman best practices.
  • Review GD&T and Gage Strategy to ensure robust design interfaces and verify variation can achieve fit and finish targets.
  • Work with multiple disciplines, incorporating cross-functional requirements in Product Design while satisfying Customer expectations.
  • Work on multiple customer programs representing Plasman Product Design and Manufacturing ideology internally and with Customers.
  • Schedule and hold manufacturing feasibility meetings ensuring proper representation of multiple disciplines.
  • Support with technical representation through the ECN process during development and mass production.
  • Interpret CAE analysis and apply design improvements to meet performance and fit/finish requirements.
  • Analyze 3D CAD models and digital validation techniques.
  • Develop internal DVP&R, ability to understand, interpret, and negotiate customer DVP&R's.
  • Root cause analysis techniques and organized problem solving during product development.
  • Advocate and foster a team environment within both the department and throughout the division.
  • Support internal continuous improvement activities during management system audit events, provide evidence in support of conformance with applicable standards and procedures, and participate in corrective action activities as necessary.
  • Promote an atmosphere of team work at all times
  • Ensure that a clean and safe work environment is always maintained
  • Complete any other duties as assigned
  • Assist in any way to any employee, necessary to promote a successful operation emphasizing customer satisfaction

MINIMUM EDUCATION/OR DESIGNATION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must possess a secondary school diploma or equivalent.
  • Recognized Engineering Technical Diploma in related area.
  • Certification in Program Management will be considered an asset.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

  • Minimum 10+ years Product Engineering and Design/Development experience preferably at Tier One supplier level.
  • Strong knowledge in tooling and in Integrated Manufacturing and Design related to both OEM and Manufacturing facility

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

  • Ability to communicate effectively both written and verbal.
  • Must be well skilled in Microsoft Office programs, specifically Microsoft Project.
  • Extensive understanding of injection molding process and tool design.
  • Good knowledge of plastics painting and plating and assembly.
  • Well-rounded experience and knowledge in Manufacturing, Quality, Engineering.
  • Good understanding and knowledge of Fixtures functionality and design used for quality and work-in-process checks.
  • Vehicle Integration experience for multiple exterior components including but not limited to wheel flares, rockers, spoilers, door molding, etc.
  • Business acumen and ability to balance technical and business imperatives.
  • Understanding of expectations detailed through Organization Statements, Standards, Visions, Policies and Procedures (i.e. Mission, Values, Code of Conduct, Operational, Quality, and Environmental Health & Safety) as referenced in Employee Handbooks and communicated through Orientation and/or other training awareness opportunities
  • Ability to perform well in high pressure situations
  • Meets expectation rating (rating score of 2 or 3) in all applicable Competencies as defined in the Performance Management Process.
  • Capable of independent travel to, from and within designated regions
  • Access to reliable transportation
  • Must be capable of performing the essential duties which include maximum safe lifts to the 75th percentile of the employee as determined by acceptable standards
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk and reach with hands and arms. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision and ability to adjust focus

WE ARE AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER If you need an accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process or have any questions, please contact HR.



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