WHAT WE NEED FROM YOU
- Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four?year college or university (required) in Automotive, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering related field (strongly preferred); Req
- 5-7 years Related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Required and
- Experience in managing the Stage Gate process throughout the accessory development cycle, ensuring adherence to project milestones and deliverables. Required and
- Experience in utilizing VA/VE methodologies to identify cost and installation optimization opportunities. Required and
- Experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or CATIA, with a strong understanding of 2D and 3D modeling techniques. Required
- Strong knowledge and expertise in mechanical or electrical automotive accessories
- Strong knowledge of automotive industry and vehicle functions/systems
- Strong understanding of OE & regulatory automotive testing and validation requirements for accessory product categories as assigned.
- Familiarity with common manufacturing processes for accessory product categories as assigned.
- Experience in problem solving, root cause analysis, and continuous improvement.
- The ability to effectively communicate and interface with diverse audiences is critical. Some experience leading and coaching work team(s) is necessary as is the ability to motivate and inspire others to take the initiative to make improvements
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is necessary.
- Demonstrate excellent technical analysis and diagnostic skills.
- Excellent judgment, analytical, and interpersonal skills, including written and verbal communication skills to effectively communicate with all levels of executives, associates and other contacts
- Ability to apply common sense.
- DL NUMBER - Driver License, Valid and in State Valid Drivers License Required
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer Preferred
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is regularly and repeatedly required to talk; hear; stand; walk; stoop; kneel/squat, climb, use hands and fingers, to handle, grip/squeeze and/or feel; push/pull and reach with hands and arms. The associate will be frequently required to balance; crouch, or crawl; reach over-head and taste or smell. The associate must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, night vision, and ability to adjust focus.
TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS
- 10% Minimal travel is required for this position (up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis)
JOIN US
The Friedkin Group and its affiliates are committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities, including providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation, please contact us at TalentAcquisition@friedkin.com. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all associates.
We are seeking candidates legally authorized to work in the United States, without Sponsorship