Mechanical Engineer - Air Intake (Automotive)

Job DescriptionJob Description

Kett Engineering is assisting our client in Plymouth in their search for a Senior Engineer to integrate their NA vehicles.

The selected candidate will conduct high-level vehicle integration / engineering activities, including decision making related to product design. These activities include supporting drawing creation, engineering specification reviews, supplier issue resolution, engineering cost estimates, applicable development timing, and supporting testing for appropriate projects. Resolve engineering issues independently. These may include providing root cause analysis, compiling necessary engineering support information, problem resolutions, appropriate analysis, leading design reviews, creating an environment for consensus, and implementing engineering changes. Additionally, provides engineering assistance to related companies and departments as necessary.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Designs / integrates components or parts for commercial vehicles. Evaluates technical content, improves quality, reduces cost, makes effective decisions and meets schedules while considering all available alternatives. Reports activities and decisions to Manager for approval and guidance
• Maintains and coordinates assigned projects and schedules. Reports status to management in a timely manner.
• Communicates effectively with Japan engineering, suppliers, production facilities, joint venture partners and other parties based on teamwork concepts. Works to maintain project schedules / milestones. Creates SOR documents for suppliers.
• Assists and consults with other departments and companies, sharing technical documentation to support our company's collective objectives.
• Analyzes new technologies and trends. Prepares various reports and research results to management in both the U.S. and in Japan.
• Attends technical events / meetings at suppliers, GM, production facilities, potential vendors, and others.
• Investigates North American Commercial Vehicle competitors' vehicles or specific subsystems for competitive engineering research. Prepares presentations for reviews and information sharing.
• Evaluates / releases engineering design drawings. Mentors Engineer I & II team members.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

KNOWLEDGE

Strong knowledge of the design process for automotive components to include :

Additional knowledge in the following commercial vehicle sub-systems a plus :

SKILLS & ABILITIES

applications / Microsoft

Office and presentation applications

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

Company DescriptionEstablished in 1953, Kett Engineering is a leader in the Automotive Test and Personnel Services industry. Our goal is to provide our Automotive and OEM customers with superior service.

The strength and success of Kett clearly comes from the people behind the organization. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, talented and hard working individuals with years of industry experience.

If you have an interest in automotive technology industry, a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed expectations then, we want you on are our team!Company DescriptionEstablished in 1953, Kett Engineering is a leader in the Automotive Test and Personnel Services industry. Our goal is to provide our Automotive and OEM customers with superior service.

The strength and success of Kett clearly comes from the people behind the organization. Our workforce is comprised of dedicated, talented and hard working individuals with years of industry experience.

If you have an interest in automotive technology industry, a passion for excellence and a desire to exceed expectations then, we want you on are our team!

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