Pierce
MechanicalEngineer,SeniorNewProductDevelopment(NPD)
“Mechanical Engineer, Senior - New Product Development (NPD) at Pierce. Skills: New Product Development, Mechanical Design, Vehicle Systems. Lead sub-system design and development. Align with Pierce vehicle performance targets”
What You'll Achieve.
Ensure alignment with Pierce vehicle performance targets; Ensure alignment with quality standards; Ensure alignment with program timing; Ensure production readiness; Achieve optimized vehicle-level solutions; Ensure on-time delivery of key milestones; Drive corrective actions; Drive design improvements; Ensure successful integration; Ensure product release; Ensure seamless implementation of new designs; Drive continuous improvement
Industry & Context.
Engineering analysis; Design; Re-design; Development; Integration; Execution support; Technical leadership; Subject Matter Expert; Design reviews; Program reviews; Technical issue resolution; Risk management; Mitigation planning; Milestone delivery; DFMEA; DVP&R; Validation testing; Corrective actions; Design improvements; System interaction evaluation; Integration impact assessment; Durability assessment; Manufacturability assessment; Driveline geometry analysis; Vibration isolation analysis; Center of gravity calculation; Structural loading analysis; Engineering decision making; Supplier requirement definition; Component evaluation; Custom solution development; Cooling system design; BTMS design; Product release management; Engineering Work Order management; Material coordination; Prototype build support; Testing support; Development support; Manufacturing coordination; Supply Chain coordination; Purchasing coordination; Build event support; Production issue resolution; Design implementation support; Continuous improvement initiatives; Lessons learned application; Design standardization; Field issue resolution support
Physical Demands, Non-Physical Demands, Environmental Demands, Routine shift hours, Infrequent overtime, Infrequent weekend, Infrequent shift rotation
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field, 3+ years of related experience
Nice to Have
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Mechanical knowledge of automotive or heavy-vehicle equipment, Experience with a high-level CAD system
What You'll Do.
Lead sub-system design and development
Align with Pierce vehicle performance targets
Align with quality standards
Align with program timing
Execute engineering responsibilities within NPD process
Ensure production readiness
Provide technical leadership for assigned systems
Drive design direction
Influence cross-functional engineering teams
Achieve optimized vehicle-level solutions
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for assigned sub-systems
Support program reviews
Resolve complex technical issues
Manage multiple projects and priorities
Drive mitigation plans
Ensure on-time delivery of key milestones
Support DVP&R validation testing
Analyze validation results
Drive corrective actions
Drive design improvements
Evaluate system-level interactions
Evaluate integration impacts
Consider new production vehicles
Consider fielded vehicles
Lead detailed design reviews
Ensure designs meet functional requirements
Ensure designs meet durability requirements
Ensure designs meet manufacturability requirements
Perform engineering analyses
Guide engineering analyses
Support sound engineering decisions
Collaborate with suppliers
Define supplier requirements
Evaluate supplier components
Develop custom solutions
Ensure successful integration
Ensure product release
Manage Engineering Work Orders
Coordinate materials for prototype builds
Coordinate materials for testing
Coordinate materials for development
Partner with Manufacturing
Partner with Supply Chain
Partner with Purchasing
Resolve production issues
Ensure seamless implementation of new designs
Drive continuous improvement
Apply lessons learned
Support design standardization
Support field issue resolution
Perform other duties as assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Cross-functional engineering teams
Communication Scope
Read; Write; Comprehend; Interpret; Speak effectively; Business manuals; Technical procedures; Government regulations; Scientific journals; Financial reports; Legal documents
Process & Methodology
Manage multiple projects, Manage priorities, Ensure on-time delivery
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