Job Type: Full time
Date Posted: 2023-03-31Country: United States of AmericaLocation: CAG01: CTD-Athens, GA 700 Olympic Drive, Athens, GA, 30601 USAAbout this role:Experienced Mechanical/Electrical Engineer. Executes elements of product development activities and testing. Responsible for enhancing commonality and optimization of product and components.The Product Engineering Department in Athens, Ga is seeking a self-motivated Engineer to work in the Material Productivity Engineering Team.  This team is tasked with Cost Optimization Projects for North America across the following product lines:  Truck, Trailer, APU, GENSET, and Solara.  The role entails leading projects using the Value Engineering and Value Analysis process, Engineering Qualification Process and the internal Quality Review Board (QRB) Process. Candidates will be the Engineering Lead for Cost Optimization projects from ideation to implementation.  This will require working in a cross-functional environment which includes communicating with other Engineers both at a factory and R&D levels, including new Product Development, and working with Supply Chain and Suppliers.  Additionally, seeking a candidate with skills in modal analysis and/or data analysis, including but not limited to Finite Element Analysis (FEA), modeling Statistical Analysis, (MatLab and/or Minitab), and IPM Model Analysis.The Material Productivity, Senior Engineer will work with global, cross disciplinary teams to apply model based design, analytical verification tools and methods to lead product and component cost optimization projects for a full range of HVAC/R equipment and systems for transport applications. Key Responsibilities:Investigate potential Cost Optimization opportunitiesWork closely with Technical Experts (TRB) to develop feasibility and qualification plan for cost reduction ideasPrepare and present updates to engineering teamEnsure component and system requirements and impacts are captured, structured, and modeled via DFMEA and other root cause analysis tools methodologiesLead the qualification process and analyze and present test data to Technical team and stakeholdersEnsure controls system requirements are captured, structured, and modeledPerform Engineering Qualification tasks on Material Productivity ProjectsDevelop test plans and lab instrumentation needs to qualify Cost Optimization ideasUtilize continuous product & process improvement principles to streamline project deliverablesWork closely with business personnel to obtain information/data needed for project executionDevelop and manage Project Schedules including Qualification Testing Timelines, QRB Deliverables, and Supplier TasksPrepare and present Project Updates to Engineering Team and Cross Functional GroupsConduct Technical Reviews with key expertsPerform Data Analysis, Drawing/Model Review, Reliability & Cost Analysis using various toolsRequired Qualifications:Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering5+ years’ experience in product engineeringPreferred Qualifications:Master’s DegreeKnowledge of and experience with DFMEA/PFMEA principles as related to root cause/corrective action problem resolution methods (preferred skill)Demonstrated use of lab instruments and data acquisition devices for analyzing and testing mechanical and electrical components (preferred skill)Demonstrated use of model-based verification techniques (preferred skill)Knowledge of refrigeration principles and systems a plusDemonstrated ability to deliver projects/tasks on scheduleDemonstrated Project Management skills with managing multiple projectsPractical application of textbook knowledge requiredEffective communication skills (verbal & written)Energetic team player with proven self-motivation and adaptability skillsAbility to work well with Suppliers, Peers, Management, and Cross-Functional DepartmentsProficient with MS Office Suite; Proficient with CAD ToolsProficient with Advanced Modeling and Data Analysis Tools#LI-OnsiteRSRCARCarrier is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other federally protected class.Job Applicant's Privacy Notice:Click on this link to read the Job Applicant's Privacy Notice