Lead Mechanical Engineer (Automotive)

at  Stoneridge

Since 1965, Stoneridge has designed and manufactured advanced, award-winning technologies including driveline and transmission actuation systems, vision systems, emissions control systems, safety systems, and security and monitoring systems for vehicle OEMs in the commercial vehicle, automotive, off-highway and agricultural vehicle markets. We’re focused on the areas of greatest market need – both today and tomorrow. Our core products and technologies are aligned with industry megatrends including safety and security, vehicle intelligence, fuel efficiency and emissions. Join the Stoneridge Team as we continue to build upon our strong history and reputation for quality products to deliver innovative products and systems that address a need, exceed our customers’ expectations, and motivate our team.
Lead Mechanical Engineer reports to the Mechanical Staff Engineer. In this position, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will lead all phases of product development, from conceptualization to launch, while applying the right mixture of proven design standards and procedures, personal experience, knowledge, and critical thinking skills. In addition, this individual will provide leadership and mentoring to up to 10 Mechanical Engineers to ensure the continued growth of the internal mechanical community expertise.
This person will contribute to the effective and timely development of electromechanical modules accomplished by working closely with internal and external customers, suppliers, and peers. The Lead Mechanical Engineer is a key element in the process of identifying, understanding, and translating customer technical requirements into quantifiable deliverables and for their further compliance in terms of form, fit, and function in the final product. To satisfy this responsibility, the mechanical engineer must ensure that efficient and effective mechanical design and engineering processes are supported and enforced.

SKILLS:

In this position, the Lead Mechanical Engineer will provide interface within the project team with respect to the execution of the mechanical design of components, systems, and subsystems.

• Demonstrate evidence based, data driven decision making
• Demonstrate effective risk identification.
• Demonstrate ownership toward “On-time and on Budget” execution.
• Clearly understand all metrics, targets and stretch goals such as:

1. Phase deliverable timing
2. Cost variances - components and tooling
3. NRE variances – planned vs actual
4. Dimensional compliance/performance

5. Engineering Validation/Design Validation/Product Validation performance

6. Mechanical design effects on manufacturing quality builds yields and its impact to change/launch.

• Lead product designs or design teams as required by the level of complexity and timing of the assigned project.
• Drive problem resolution using a disciplined approach methodology (e.g. A3, 8D, Six Sigma, etc.).
• Clearly understand costed BOMs, cost comparisons, payback analysis, manufacturing process costs (relative)
• Creatively resolve roadblocks to successful execution
• Effectively communicate at all levels of the organization

REQUIREMENTS

• Education: BSc or MSc in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable degree.
• Years of Experience: 10+.
• Language: (Site specific language) and English.
• Excellent communication skills: Fluent in English, both spoken and written.
• Experienced Siemens NX and Teamcenter user.
• Adept at Microsoft Office Suite.
• Knowledge of automotive systems, processes, applications, nomenclature.

• Provide baseline Mechanical BOM and subsequent updates for review.
• Risk analysis and management.
• DFMEA development and peer review.
• Be able to visualize, create, execute engineering verification, and design validation plans for simple to complex products
• Make product changes through the Change Request/Order and configuration management systems
• Create or provide guidance to the MCAD engineers on manufacturable part creation as needed and according to the applicable manufacturing method
• Address developmental activities considering requirements from quality assurance systems. Plan accordingly.
• Develop bill of testing including test methods, severities (test to fail), fixture optimization, etc.
• Perform calculations for critical dimensional design goals. Document at each phase.
• Conduct 2D drawing and 3D models review.
• Specify and drive for optimum molding tools and process development. Participate in Technical Team Reviews (TTRs).
• Incorporate advanced Design For Assembly analysis and decision-making methodologies (Pugh matrix, Tak time analyses, virtual builds, and reviews with manufacturing teams) to implement best assembly methods into the design of mechanical systems.
• Lead discussions with suppliers, customers, and internal stakeholders in order to meet milestones on time and within budget.
• Provide evidence-based documentation of program or project execution deliverables.
• Provide support to Engineering phase reviews and project gate reviews.
• Development of Best Practices.
• Mentor Engineering Group.
• Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement Process initiatives (CIPs).
• Lead and participate in Cost Savings initiatives.