Job Description
Job Overview:
The position offers the opportunity to be a Mechanical Engineer focused on the development of vehicles used by customers around the world. The position requires a passion for vehicles and the desire to work with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment to bring new and exciting products to market.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
Manage global and/or regional commodities. Identify and engage with internal stakeholders (engineering, operations, and quality) to capture commodity requirements and ensure supplier qualification and quality. Responsible for developing & executing detailed commodity strategy. Conduct or support negotiations and supplier selection. Responsible for delivering commodity productivity through price negotiations, value analysis (VA) or continuous improvement projects. Responsible for Supplier Relationship Management for all strategic suppliers within commodity. Support region/sector NPD Procurement teams through preferred supplier programs and strategy development.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Lead the design process for vehicle related components and systems from concept to production.
- Transform market requirements into system, subsystem and component specifications.
- Perform project related assignments and work directly with all functions of the organization to ensure project success with respect to Quality, Delivery and Cost
- Represent Engineering on cross functional new product development teams.
- Ensure technical rigor for all projects assigned (Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, APQP, and Technical Design Reviews).
- Creates and owns the Engineering Release Plan for all components, assemblies, installations, and Bills of Materials within assigned programs.
- Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
- Utilize PTC Creo to design & develop mechanical components, subsystems and systems
- Work closely with suppliers to develop components and subsystems to Club Car specifications.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design For Manufacture (DFM) and to incorporate designs into manufacturing processes.
- Leads competitive benchmarking activities & value engineering ideation activities
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Understand and influence regulatory standards that affect Club Car products.
- Develop project schedules and drive cross functional teams to meet milestones for assigned projects.
- Effectively self-manage large projects
- First point of contact within engineering regarding customer issues.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Experience:
7+ years of experience is recommended.
Experience:
Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required
Demonstrated expertise in product & assembly design for different manufacturing processes
Experience working as an engineer in a vehicle-related business is preferred.
KEY COMPETENCIES
Strong ability to handle both complex and ambiguous situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously – mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.
Able to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.
Solid Project Management/leadership skills
Process knowledge for plastics: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
Process knowledge for metals: extrusion, stamping, die cast, welding, and other common manufacturing processes.
Experienced in applying and understanding the results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
Expert in technical, analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, 9-step, etc).
Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
Employs “best” solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements)
Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans
High capability in in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.
