Mann + Hummel is seeking a design engineer for its Portage, Mich. location. This is full-time mid-senior level position in engineering design in the automotive industry.
Job Description
SUMMARY: The person who accepts this position will be responsible for developing and revising complex designs for new and existing products. He or she performs and documents research and analysis of engineering proposals and products.
Products include: Intake Manifolds and Air Cleaners.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
• Actively participates in establishing conceptual design of MANN + HUMMEL products.
• Establish program budgets for design cost and timing in collaboration with the Manager-Design and Development.
• Leads the development of fully parameterized product models according to the program timelines. Responsible for confirmation of product design throughout product development cycle.
• Assists with planning and formulating the research and analysis of engineering proposals, designs and specifications to determine the feasibility of product design, while minimizing the costs to develop and manufacture.
• Analyzes operational, validation and verification testing and research data to establish performance compliance for newly designed or modified products or methods.
• Updates project team of project status.
• Develops and revises Design Failure Mode Effects Analysis (DFMEA).
• Leads interdepartmental design review meetings.
• Supports Test Engineer in the research and/or development of specifications for product validation and testing.
• Provides support during product validation and testing.
Desired Skills & Experience
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or an equivalent combination of two years related experience for each year of education required plus at least seven years of applicable work experience.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office software.
Demonstrated computer skills to be able to create and revise product models using (Catia, Unigraphics, IDEAS).
Ability to communicate easily and effectively with employees at all levels of the organization.
Company Description
The MANN + HUMMEL Group is a development partner and original equipment supplier to the international automotive and mechanical engineering industries. Employing 11,800 people at 41 locations worldwide, the company achieved turnover of 1.67 billion Euros in 2009. The Group’s product portfolio includes air filter systems, intake manifold systems, liquid filter systems, cabin filters and cylinder head covers made of plastic with many integrated functions for the automotive industry, as well as filter elements for vehicle servicing and repair.
For general engineering, process engineering and industrial manufacturing sectors the company’s product range includes industrial filters, a series of products to reduce carbon emission levels in diesel engines, membrane filters for water filtration, filter systems and complete lines as well as units for conveying, dosing and drying of free flowing plastics.
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