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.