Product Development Engineer

3 weeks ago


Franklin, United States Abacus Full time

Engagement Type:
Contract

Short Description:
Product Development Engineer
HQ, Franklin, TN - on-site 2 days/wk
Kick-off 8/20
Open to Engr 1 - 4
**MVR Required**

Complete Description:
Job Summary

Performs the technical development/engineering of products for after-warranty service applications (with assistance/support from a Senior Engineer or Manager). Supports market research and business case analysis in order to determine which products to add/include in the product line.

Provides technical assistance to other engineers/departments. Analyzes and identifies engineering issues and part quality incidents, and seeks engineering countermeasures. Communicates product issues to management for countermeasure development.

Contributes to building brand value and achieving enduring profitable growth.

Job Functions

The following job function statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The job function statements reflect expectations of the fully trained, proficient incumbent who meets all performance criteria.

Develops product specifications to ensure compatibility with Original Equipment parts specifications, materials, and construction. Issues product specification documents to suppliers. Works with suppliers, OEM Product Engineers, Global After-Sales department (NML), Product Quality Engineers, and references Nissan Design Standards, in order to define part performance, quality, and testing/validation requirements. Supports the supplier sourcing process by providing technical capability assessments, manufacturing facility audits, etc. as required. Conducts CAD/Drawing design studies, and part application studies, using appropriate IT systems (i.e. G2B, TCE, FAST, etc.). Utilizes Project Management skills/tools to control the product development schedule and ensure development is completed on time, and within quality & cost targets, to meet program objectives. Identifies any issues and reports to management in a timely manner, proposes countermeasures. Maintains tracking system to monitor the countermeasure development progress. Issues follow-up reports, conducts meetings and communicates with responsible parties to ensure countermeasure are being developed and are progressing on target. Supports the Sales & Marketing team in the development of product marketing materials. Investigates field incidents by analyzing available data, conducting surveys, collecting dealer information, collecting and testing incident parts; prepares related reports. Monitors all data for potential safety, regulatory, or emissions related issues, elevates issues to management and supports any investigation requests from management. As necessary, performs other related duties of which the above are representative.

Minimum Qualifications

Job Knowledge and Skill:

Basic technical understanding of automotive design and development processes, production, troubleshooting and maintenance. Experience:

Two or more years of directly related professional-level Engineering experience.

Engineering degree required, BSME, BSEE or BS Chemical Eng required

Computer Skills:

MS Office with strong Excel skills

Travel:

Limited travel. May occasionally travel to Farmington Hills, MI or suppliers

Additional notes

Only engineer in this group at HQ - the rest are planners. Other engineers on the team are in Farmington Hills, MI

The engineer will test products, release drawings, release products for certain models . At times they need to visit a new supplier, evaluate their quality system

The team needs to be flexible, learn about new products and become subject matter expert - Perfect for someone that likes to work on cars.
Required / Desired Skills
Skill Required / Desired Amount of Experience Bachelors degree in a related Engineering discipline Required Two or more years of directly related professional-level Engineering experience. Required MVR required in the screening package for identified candidate Required



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