Remanufacturing Product & Quality Engineer, will support Reman Commodities - product & quality improvement actions from end to end – incoming core from field, to teardown & cleaning processes, product qualifications, assembly & final testing.
The engineer will focus on core utilization, process & product improvements and tooling, machinery technology enhancements. This position requires a team player with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic cross-functional team environment with ongoing onsite program reviews at 3rd party supplier location(s)
Responsibilities include but not limited to:
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Understand engineering and industrialization aspects of remanufactured parts, such as design, specifications and machinery, in order to enhance the process without affecting original design intent
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Understand field quality key process indicators (KPI), working with the organization & Supplier’s Engineering and Quality Teams and work on implementing Quality improvement strategies
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Support product teardown reviews, component attrition studies, root causes and corrective actions – with closed loop feedback to the organizations Engineering & Quality teams
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Develop project objectives and plans by providing input specific to product/process design requirements, project elements, and project scheduling
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Plan, schedule, and lead Process Audits for Reman Parts - verify corrective actions to ensure compliance with technical requirements of the product and process according to a standard
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Evaluate quality and program risk on an ongoing basis, with emphasis on meeting Throughput expectations
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Be the voice of Supplier issues on component availabilities and follow up with expeditious execution of corrective actions to mitigate production working with Purchasing & Supply Chain teams
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Bachelor of Science Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related Engineering field
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5+ years of Process or Manufacturing Experience, with emphasis in Powertrain areas
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Bachelor’s requirements &/or Engineering requirements can be waived, if candidate has exceptional track record in manufacturing processes with well documented process & quality improvement actions implemented
Preferred Requirements:
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5 years of manufacturing, remanufacturing, repair or engineering development experience in Gas or Diesel powertrains and/or system components.
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Experience managing several simultaneous projects and ensure resources are allocated appropriately to meet timing.
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Ability to interpret Engineering Drawings (GD&T Knowledge preferred but not required).
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Travel required to supplier sites or manufacturing facilities – maybe 5%-10%