Lead Lab Prototyping activities and support other Lab functions such as: calibration, development, and warranty analysis activities.
Essential Functions And Responsibilities
Manage (plan) and lead prototype builds: lead all activities required from prototype order receipt to shipment of final assemblies (including but not limited to: build and testing fixtures, control plans, coordinating external labs for certification of customer drawing dimensions, …), with the support of Test Engineers and/or Technicians, assigned by the Lab Manager.
Manage parts procurement for prototype builds (manage prototype supply base, purchase requisitions, timing, and logistics of purchased/sold parts, manage goods receipt, invoices, shippers, …).
Hands on capability to assemble mechanical components.
Good presentation skills (to introduce or lead Customer or Management visits to the lab and lead Prototype meetings).
Manage/organize/track parts inventory levels for prototype builds.
Secure access to test benches for performance testing of prototypes by coordinating with the Team Lead, Lab Operations.
Secure the support of Technicians and Test Engineers, assigned by the Lab Manager.
Support expansion of prototyping capabilities: coordinate all activities required to expand prototyping capabilities for all established Power Systems NA products.
Support purchasing of outside services and equipment (write technical specifications, write purchase requisitions, support sourcing) as needed to expand and secure prototyping activities.
Support design verifications and product validations (DV/PV) by managing relevant sample builds or procurement, according to the Team Lead, Lab Operations’ needs.
Ensure compliance of procedures and documents into the Quality Management System within Power Systems Lab operations, with the support of the Team Lead, Lab Operations.
Support the Team Lead, Lab Operations in the tracking and monitoring of available resources (heads and benches), to secure all prototyping activities.
Support and manage correlation of benches and processes with competence centers in Europe applicable to prototyping activities.
Support engineering in the development of product improvement concepts or cost reduction activities.
Support warranty analysis, calibration, and testing activities as required.
Act as a backup to the Team Lead, Lab Operations.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
What Qualifications You Should Have
Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electric/Electronics and at least 6 years’ experience in testing of powertrain or automotive components OR 2 years’ experience in a program or project manager role or development engineer role.
Basic knowledge of automotive components prototyping.
Basic knowledge of automotive quality standards and processes.
Basic knowledge and understanding of manufacturing processes.
Basic knowledge and understanding of mechanical drawings.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Project.
Willingness to travel as needed and to work abroad for training purposes.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
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