Job Summary
Working within the GRIE Engineering Department, this position is responsible for the following caliper engineering functions.
Principle Responsibilities
- Manage work activities within the Caliper engineering department and provide appropriate training to ensure quality and maximum productivity from the engineering team.
- Plan and direct the engineering design projects, direct multi-national cross-functional engineering teams to release new products, and timely fulfill market demands
- Ensure the Caliper engineering department has the latest software upgrades for improving 3D modeling and CAD efficiency, review drawings to ensure product design quality, consistency, and accuracy of engineering details
- Lead APQP, drawing, and component review, to fulfill PPAP requirements. Ensure all Caliper/component designs align with the manufacturing process. Review initial product samples to verify with the product specification to ensure quality delivery
- Capture opportunity via customer feedback, warranty analysis, and competitive benchmarking, drive continuous improvement in engineering process, product design, and quality.
- Develop customer contact with new business proposals with suppliers and ensure the quoting procedure is in a timely fashion for obtaining business
- Keeps management informed on caliper product status and any concerns from the Caliper engineering team member.
- Other duties as assigned
Competencies
- Strong foundation in automotive engineering principles and application materials, with expertise in brake components (calipers, rotors, drums, and hardware), product design, and validation.
- Problem solving and analysis, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives, and consequences.
- Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service, anticipating customer needs, and designing, promoting, or supporting the delivery of products and services that exceed their expectations.
- Demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, work independently with minimal day-to-day supervision, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Continuous improvement was driven by the willingness to adopt new ideas/skills.
- A self-starter with a positive attitude, willingness to ask questions, and ability to brainstorm and collaboratively solve discrete problems with peers.
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Engineering
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
