Our client is an established automotive component manufacturer for over 40 years. They are currently hiring for a Product Engineer on a 6-9 month contract.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Review detailed technical drawings of suspension and steering components.
• Validate technical drawings against benchmark data and project specifications.
• Identify gaps between technical drawings and benchmark data/specifications and collaborate with external manufacturers and internal lab to acquire required information.
• Complete detailed specifications & conceptual drawings for submission of RFQs.
• Work with peers on validating completed specification & conceptual drawings before submitted to contract manufactures.
• Resolve and collaborate with external suppliers on manufacturing and/or design problems that arise during the drawing review process.
• Document and capture all EDR’s and ECR’s.
• Research vehicle platforms using available tools.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors’ degree in Engineering/Applied Science or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 3+ years’ work experience in an automotive component design and/or drafting.
• Experience in AutoCAD, Autodesk Mechanical or other 2D CAD Software required.
• Experience in Autodesk Inventor or other 3D CAD Software required.
• Experience with Finite Element Analysis (FEA) is an asset.
• Experience in Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) software is an asset.
• Experience in configuration of Autodesk Vault software is an asset.
• Knowledge of Mechanical Testing (Hardness, Metallurgy, Tensile).
• Knowledge of GD&T as per ASME Y14.5.
• Knowledge of MS Office is required.
• Experience in Project Management and managing multiple projects at the same time.
• Self starter, driven and detail oriented.
• Experience in interpreting and creating technical drawings.
• Analytical, problem solving, and project management skills.
• Proven ability to build effective business relationships.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.