Our client a growing automotive supplier is seeking a Project Engineer. The position would be responsible for the technical development of interior trim components as scheduled within the Product Development Process in one or more projects. The company is in a tremendous growth stage and offers a very generous benefit package including, medical, dental, 401K with match and bonus potential.

Responsibilities:

Works on projects from kick off until project closure in global team environment (internal, suppliers, customers)
Selects / adjusts concepts trim components early in the project phase to meet all project requirements
Manages development of product CAD models and CAD data exchange with suppliers / customers
Maintains accurate project records within the Product Development Process, reports project engineer status internally and to customers
Supports / manages product engineering changes in management system
Provides support for all other processes defined in the Product Development Process to optimize the project outcomes
Works in PDCA cycle to meet project engineering milestones on time within the Product Development Process
Solves project engineering problems effectively in global team environment

Requirements:

Bachelor degree (or bachelor equivalent) in engineering or related field
Experience with wood, plastic injection molding, aluminum stamping/ forming and carbon fiber molding technology preferred
Experience with (interior / exterior) automotive trim components
Minimum 3 years automotive industry experience
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook)
Proficient in PEP applicable engineer tools and techniques like DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, CAD, corrective actions and VA/VE
Basic knowledge of project management tools
Full professional proficiency in English language, basic proficiency in German or Spanish is preferred
Travel both nationally and internationally (Germany, Middle America, China) 30%