Customer Product Engineer

Minimum Requirements:

• University degree in Engineering or similar. 
• CAD/CAE tools specific training
• 2 years of related experience with hands on operational knowledge
• Previous experience as Product Engineer is a plus
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Experience working in an organization that has a well-implemented Safety Culture is a plus
• Availability to travel and give local support to customers and business units for small to medium periods (up to 6 months)

Knowledge and Skills Required:

• High level of communication and teamwork skills 
• CAD skills (Catia V5 and NX preferred), PDM, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) 
• Reading, interpreting and defining technical drawings including GD&T definition
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills using DMAIC process (define, measure, etc ) 
• Knowledge of development tools: APQP (Advanced Product Quality Planning), MSA (Measurement System Analysis), SPC (Statistical Process Control), FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Value Stream Mapping) and RPPC (Ranking of Product / Process Characteristics) 
• Strong technical knowledge of metal forming, pressing, shaping, joining, fastening, and machining methods.
• Languages: English fluent verbal and written mandatory

Responsibilities:

• Evaluate the product specifications from the customer (geometry, tolerances, relations between components, mechanical stiffness, modal response and other specifications) and define the product architecture/BOM (number of components, materials, surface treatments other product related characteristics) to meet the requirements in terms of product response 
• Perform product calculations including stiffness and modal analysis to verify the product definition and specifications 
• Support the process cost estimation team to identify product change opportunities to meet the economical targets 
• Make the product design (3d models and 2D drawings) including GD&T definition and simulation 
• Participate on the application of quality tools (APQP process), specifically the product architecture definition product functional analysis and product FMEA
• Support Business Units requests on product related difficulties by providing local investigation and solutions 
• Participate on the research of new product solutions and application of new materials and processes