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Electrical Systems Engineer – High Voltage Vehicle Systems
Location: Troy, MI
Job Type: Full-Time
Hiring Partner: Raizan Solutions LLC (Authorized hiring partner – We do NOT charge candidates)
About the Client
Our client is an engineering and manufacturing company specializing in advanced battery systems, high-voltage power distribution, ruggedized energy systems, and custom electrification solutions. They support OEM, commercial vehicle, specialty, and defense customers with rapid prototyping and production-intent system development.
Raizan Solutions LLC is recruiting on behalf of this client. We act solely as the hiring partner and do not charge candidates any fees.
Position Summary
The Electrical Systems Engineer will lead and support the development of high-voltage battery systems, power distribution architectures, and vehicle-level electrical integration. This role spans system design, requirements, embedded controls coordination, safety analysis, and hands-on prototype validation.
You will collaborate closely with mechanical, controls, software, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust systems through the full development cycle—from concept to system launch.
Key Responsibilities
Electrical & System Design
- Design and document electrical architectures, schematics, wiring diagrams, and component selections for Li-ion battery systems, HV distribution, and vehicle integration.
- Develop and maintain system requirements, interface definitions, DFMEAs, PFMEAs, DVP&R, and system test plans.
- Apply strong engineering knowledge of HV components: contactors, switches, HVIL, insulation, isolation monitoring, safety interlocks, bus bars, sensors, and protective devices.
- Support PCB/hardware development efforts (Altium preferred; OrCAD or equivalent considered).
Controls & Software Integration
- Coordinate with controls and software teams on system behaviors, state machines, protection logic, and calibration.
- Support embedded controls development using MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow, model-based design, and C-based integration review.
- Use CAN tools (Vector CANalyzer, CANape) to evaluate control systems, validate functionality, and troubleshoot issues.
Testing, Validation & Debug
- Develop validation test procedures for system-level and component-level verification.
- Perform hands-on prototype testing, fault evaluation, root-cause analysis, and troubleshooting of high- and low-voltage systems.
- Follow lab and vehicle test procedures to evaluate system performance, safety interactions, and functional behavior.
Program & Cross-Functional Coordination
- Work with internal team members and external suppliers to ensure successful design, build, and validation.
- Participate in recurring technical review meetings to identify risks, integration issues, and quality concerns.
- Assist in project planning—tracking timing, risks, status, and technical deliverables.
Documentation & Build Support
- Generate and coordinate build documentation, assembly instructions, inspection sheets, and test records.
- Support prototype build reviews, manufacturing handoff, and initial production readiness.
Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls, Computer Engineering, or Mechatronics from an accredited institution.
- Equivalent experience will be considered.
Experience
- 5–15 years of experience in electrical or systems engineering for EV, hybrid, automotive, heavy vehicle, or defense systems.
- Proficiency in electrical system architecture, safety concepts, and requirements flow-down.
- Experience with:
- MATLAB/Simulink/Stateflow
- LabVIEW
- Vector CANalyzer / CANape / CAN tools
- SPICE / PSpice
- Controls platforms (MotoHawk, dSPACE, ETAS preferred)
- Hands-on experience with high-voltage battery systems, inverters, DC-DC converters, BMS, and vehicle electrical integration.
- Familiarity with EV industry standards, ISO 26262 concepts, and relevant military or commercial vehicle standards (preferred).
- Experience with PCB design tools (Altium) is a plus.
What You Bring
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple technical tasks in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and documentation capabilities.
- A proactive mindset with strong attention to detail.
Why Join This Opportunity
- Work on cutting-edge battery systems, high-voltage electrification, and ruggedized energy products.
- Be part of a small, agile engineering environment with meaningful technical ownership.
- Exposure to diverse projects and close collaboration with customers and leadership.
- Competitive compensation and opportunities for long-term growth.
Apply Today
If you're ready to help drive the future of advanced electrified systems and thrive in a collaborative, hands-on engineering environment, Raizan Solutions LLC would be happy to connect.
Akkodis is seeking a Design Release Engineer for a Contract 12+ Months job with a client in Auburn Hills, MI.
Rate Range: $40/hour to $42/hour; on W2. The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.
Design Release Engineer
Interface with cross functional team to design and develop functional solutions that achieve design requirements & to ensure proper design interfaces with other components, and all requirements are met.
Work with other functions Design / Releasing teams to ensure consistency in requirements, standards, and practices across programs.
Translate Functional Objectives into technical requirements and solutions
Create and analyze alternative design concepts
Integrating system components
Support Benchmarking of competitive vehicles.
Desired Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Computer Engineering, and or MBA from an ABET accredited university (or equivalent).
Experience developing Performance Standards, Creating master sections and Surface feasibility proposal for PDO.
NX and Teamcenter knowledge.
Automotive Interior Product Design components/systems.
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Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled
Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable. Disclaimer: These benefit offerings do not apply to client-recruited jobs and jobs that are direct hires to a client.
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New global company establishing Americas HQ .
The VP of Global Procurement is responsible for managing the overall supplier risk, year over year supplier productivity, VAVE and driving aggressive cost reductions in partnership with the suppliers and the engineering departments. The role is also responsible for maintaining consistency in purchasing and sourcing methodology and procedures, development of sourcing & procurement strategies, vendor management, analysis & negotiation of client/supplier service level agreements and contracts, supplier relationship management and identifying and implementing process improvement. The position will lead and develop a global team of sourcing professionals responsible for building and maintaining relationships with strategic suppliers as well as managing relationships with senior internal stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Design, drive and execute the overall global sourcing strategy
- Oversee policies, checklists, and other materials that describe the organization's technical, quality, service, or reliability standards to help purchasing staff evaluate supplier proposals
- Drive overall supplier risk reduction
- Contribute to increased productivity by implementing sound negotiation strategies
- Partner with business leadership to develop and deploy world-class procurement by driving functional expertise and deep market and industry knowledge
- Lead global team, develop talent and expertise, build a strong succession plan for direct management team as well as global teams and build global procurement capability
- Develop long term strategies with robust execution plans to achieve annual operating plans to increase win rate, increase margins, improve cash-flow, reduce working capital and reduce risk
- Drive standardization across the global footprint
- Ensure contracts that allow for fluctuations with no liability for excess and obsolete inventory
- Implement vendor management system, ensuring suppliers on-time-delivery and zero-deffect quality
- Secure supplier capacity based on short term and long term plans while driving competitive cost and increasing spread to market
- Negotiate and secure global, single and multi-year supply agreements
- Collaborate with Supply Chain on medium and long range planning to improve supply of material
- Working in conjunction with site leadership, analyze business plans, production environments, and supply requirements to determine optimal sourcing strategies across geographies
- Identify and implement strategic processes and technology to drive efficiencies across team
- Determine and recommend alternate supply strategies to maintain agility while creating cost savings and/or supply support solutions
- Establish clear performance metrics for suppliers driving performance and financial responsibility
- Review major contracts for key areas of spend, and act as an expert resource for planning, procurement and complex negotiations
- Partner with other senior leadership to ensure organizational goals are met
- Oversees supplier selection process, including qualification and execution of supplier agreements
- Partner with Quality to ensure materials are qualified and meet appropriate regulatory standards
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree, (Masters or MBA will be preferred)
- 15+ years of global procurement experience
- 10+ years of experience in large scale automotive and or industrial environment; global experience is a plus
- Ability to work in a very fast paced, demanding, and matrixed environment
- Skilled in influencing, negotiation, and problem resolution
- Demonstrated leadership capabilities in leading a global organization
- Demonstrated experience in developing and implementing sourcing strategies
- Business acumen to align sourcing initiatives to financial goals and customer needs and expectations
- Uncompromised Integrity, honesty and the drive to do what's best for the business
- Experience in leading global high-performing teams
- Strong communication skills: oral, written, and listening
- Expert problem-solver
- Travel required (20%-30%)
Summary
The Toyoda Gosei Group is a leading global manufacturer of rubber and plastic automotive components, safety systems and LEDs. Globally Headquartered in Japan with a network of 67 group companies in 17 countries and regions, the Group brings its extensive range of products to customers all over the world.
Toyoda Gosei North America (headquartered in Troy, MI) has an opening for a Buyer in the Purchasing department. The Buyer functions with a high degree of autonomy, and is responsible for responsible for providing professional level production related procurement for Toyoda Gosei (TG) North America Corporation (TGNA) and TGNA Manufacturing Companies (AMCs).
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Drive cost savings initiatives such as annual price review, VA/VE, and others as assigned
- Lead Annual Price Review negotiations with existing suppliers for cost reductions
- Support VA/VE activities with suppliers and TG cross functional groups to drive cost savings
- Negotiate price increases and tariffs with suppliers
- Implement sourcing & new program launch activities with new/existing materials
- Participate in new program launch activities with manufacturing plants, cross functional departments, and suppliers
- Issue, collect, negotiate and analyze RFQ's and cost breakdowns with new and existing suppliers
- Analyze and forecast Petrochemical/Metals market data for price negotiations and budget preparation
- Maintain purchase order data and ensure approvals for upcoming purchases
- Contribute to commodity strategy development
- Communicate with TG Japan (HQ) regarding global material strategies
- Participate in Purchasing's annual cost saving target setting and strategy development
- Partner with TG cross functional groups and locations in new material development, commercial agreement strategies, commodity sourcing strategies, and cost reduction initiatives
- Function in a highly collaborative environment where flexibility and teamwork is critical to success
- Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts
- Manage and resolve supplier issues as needed
- Travel to TG manufacturing plants and supplier as needed
- Drive optimization by being actively engaged in continuous improvement efforts (kaizen)
- This role requires the completion of other duties as assigned
Required Education, Experience, and Skills
Certifications and Education
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business or related field is required, or equivalent years of relevant experience is required
Experience
- 1 to 4 years of experience in Purchasing function is preferred
- Strong desire to learn all aspects of Purchasing and a willingness to expand to other commodities is preferred
- Exposure to the development of short and long-term global purchasing strategy is preferred
Physical Requirements
- The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to sit. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
Technology Competencies
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suites is required
Work Environment
- Office Environment
Additional Competencies
- Ability to consistently meet deadlines is required
- Effective verbal, non-verbal, negotiation and written communication skills are required
- Ability to sustain a high degree of professionalism in interacting with internal and external customers is required
- Effective attention to detail, problem solving, analytical and organizational skills are required
Benefits (subject to eligibility):
- Hybrid Work Style (if eligible)
- Insurance (Health, Dental, Vision, Prescription Drug Program)
- Company Paid STD, LTD, Life, and AD&D
- Generous Employer Contribution to HSA
- Short and Long Term Disability
- 401K Company Match
- Paid Time Off/Holidays
- Free Employee Assistance Plan (EAP)
- Reimbursement Programs (Cellphone, Tuition, Vehicle, etc.)
- Multiple Free Wellness Programs Offered
- Major Projects (Post Award) Oakland or San Ramon, CA (hybrid) Perm Positions This Contracts Manager will be a part of the first dedicated procurement function for capital projects.
This role is responsible for ensuring effective contract execution, compliance, and performance management across large-scale capital projects.
This role serves as the primary liaison between internal stakeholders, suppliers, and project teams to drive timely delivery, control costs, mitigate risk, and maintain contractual integrity.
Job Responsibilities Manages all post-award activities for multiple major project contracts, including change orders, amendments, renewals, and closeouts Monitor supplier performance to ensure compliance with contractual terms, service levels, and safety requirements Support creating clear contracts and ensuring thorough documentation, and implementing effective communication and dispute resolution strategies.
Support developing contract management work process, and enforcing procedures for handling change orders and amendments; ensure all parties agree on adjustments in accordance with contract terms.
Leads the most complex cross-functional projects and contracts Advises senior leadership (internal and external) on contracting strategy and negotiations.
Negotiates the most complex contract issues independently.
Leads the effort to identify, analyze, improve existing business processes, or create new ones within the department to meet new goals and objectives.
Works closely with key stakeholders such as Project Management Director, PMO Director, Engineering Director, and others to ensure alignment.
Acts as a primary liaison for the contracts team to Legal Department.
Provides active guidance, support, mentorship and training to less experienced contract management staff.
Develops and delivers contract management training to all stakeholders.
Collaborates with other Lines of Business to promote knowledge sharing and use of best practices.
Experience in major construction project controls, cost estimating, terms and conditions negotiations, and scheduling.
Subject matter expertise with composition, management, administration, and negotiation of engineering and construction contracts and change orders Requirements Bachelor’s (BA/BS) degree or equivalent experience Demonstrated experience in the utilities or infrastructure sectors U.S.
experience and familiarity with U.S.
utility-sector contracting practices.
Hands-on post-award contract administration.
Experience leading teams and managing direct reports.
Nine (9) years of experience in a similar role executing and managing contracts for major heavy civil, pipeline, or industrial construction projects Experience in developing and managing complex contracting strategies EPC/CMAR/PDB/DB/GMP.
Experience with quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) regarding contract documents.
Ability to apply business knowledge, project management methodologies, and best practices.
Knowledge of budget and resource allocation and formulation of contracts, bids, agreements, and RFPs.
Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
Desired Master’s degree in Construction Management or related discipline Certification such as one of the following or related: Project Management Professional (PMP) Program Management Professional (PgMP) Certified Cost Engineer (CCE) certificate Lean six sigma certification, green or black belt Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) and contract information systems and applications (e.g.
SRM, Ariba, SAP, scheduling software).
This shift is from 7 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday through Friday.
Under direct supervision, this individual will perform a broad range of tasks involving production support.
This includes equipment and process set-up, assisting in the direction of production departments, instructing and training of operators/assemblers, troubleshooting production problems, and conducting trial runs on new production jobs.
Additional responsibilities include the performance of maintenance requirements, managing of spare parts, and debugging of programs.
The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and thorough, with good problem-solving skills and an ability to work well with others.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Other duties may be assigned.
Provide Technical support for Production in SMT, including interpreting assembly documentation and production standards.
Assist in training for operation and maintenance of SMT equipment as required, coordinate maintenance schedule based upon production schedule.
Program, set-up, troubleshoot, repair and operate the SMT equipment in the facility.
Works with production, engineering, and machine operators to maintain equipment and to ensure efficient operation of work centers to meet production schedules.
Monitor and ensure the necessary preventative maintenance activities are documented and being performed in a timely manner.
Work with Engineering to design processes and tooling utilizing knowledge of engineering principles.
Assist with the crating and uncrating of equipment, line moves and the movement and installation of machinery as required.
Assists in the ordering, inventory and sourcing of machine repair parts.
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Must have a thorough understanding of blueprints, drawings, schematics, equipment manuals, parts list, etc.
The ability to work with a high degree of independence.
The ability to communicate clearly and effectively (written & verbal).
The ability to work in a fast paced environment (multi-tasking skills).
Accuracy and thoroughness; Monitors own work to ensure quality.
Ability to demonstrate working knowledge of mechanical/electrical principles/concepts.
Good problem solving skills and an ability to work well with others.
EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE High School diploma or general education degree (GED): or one to three months related experience and training in a manufacturing environment.
Preferred candidate will have two (2) years of technical education and one (1) year of technical experience.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES Must be well organized individual, a good communicator, and work well with people on all levels.
Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.
Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
Job Description
Position: Sr. Staff Base Software Engineer – OS & Middleware (Telematics ECU)
Location: Auburn Hills, MI
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced Sr. Staff Base Software Engineer – OS & Middleware to lead the architecture, design, integration, and optimization of embedded Linux operating systems and middleware platforms for next-generation Telematics Control Units (TCU).
This role will drive secure, scalable, and high-performance base software solutions supporting 4G/5G connectivity, GNSS, eCall, OTA updates (FOTA/SOTA), V2X, remote diagnostics, and cloud-connected vehicle services. The ideal candidate will provide strong technical leadership and ensure cybersecurity, functional safety, and ASPICE compliance across telematics platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead architecture and integration of embedded Linux OS and middleware for TCU platforms
- Define and implement secure boot, root-of-trust, secure key management, and OTA update mechanisms
- Architect and integrate 4G/5G modem, GNSS, and secure cloud communication stacks
- Integrate and optimize V2X communication stacks (C-V2X/DSRC)
- Drive BSP integration, kernel configuration, driver enablement, and SoC bring-up
- Design IPC frameworks, service orchestration, and system resource management
- Optimize system performance (boot time, CPU scheduling, memory footprint, storage I/O, network throughput)
- Establish performance profiling and instrumentation frameworks
- Ensure cybersecurity compliance with ISO/SAE standards and OEM specifications
- Enable vehicle network integration (CAN, Ethernet, LIN, UDS, DoIP)
- Implement CI/CD pipelines and secure software lifecycle practices
- Provide technical leadership, architecture reviews, and production sustainment support
Basic Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
- 10+ years of embedded software development experience
- Strong programming skills in C/C++
- Direct experience with Linux-based Telematics Control Units
- BSP development, kernel configuration, and SoC bring-up expertise
- Experience with 4G/5G modem platforms (Qualcomm or equivalent)
- Deep knowledge of Linux kernel, drivers, middleware, and networking stack
- Experience with TCP/IP, TLS, MQTT, HTTP/HTTPS
- Secure boot, root-of-trust, and OTA implementation experience
- Strong debugging skills (GDB, crash analysis, kernel logs, trace tools, packet analyzers)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in relevant engineering field
- Knowledge of V2X stack integration, eCall, ERA-GLONASS compliance
- Experience with HSM, TPM, ARM TrustZone
- Containerization/virtualization in embedded Linux (Docker/OCI)
- Boot-time and power optimization experience
- Cloud integration experience (AWS IoT, Azure IoT, automotive backend services)
- Experience with ASIL-B/D systems
- Field issue triage and production sustainment support
Essential Technical skills:
Work experience in manufacturing, production, quality, process expertise and costing Field
Expertise in Injection molding , Cost estimation , automotive exterior parts.
Knowledge in Injection molding, sealing, Exterior Trims, Tooling and Fixtures Supplier negotiation
Mandatory requirements
Bachelor's in mechanical engineering or manufacturing
Manufacturing processes knowledge in combination with relevant experience in developing EDD, variable and tooling costs for automotive components.
Detailed Job Description:
DESIGN TO COST:
Provide Engineering with support during the vehicle development phase for target achievement (Design to Cost)
Release cost engineering estimate by reference or through bottom-up analysis during development phase up to contract milestones
SOURCING:
SHOULD COST CALCULATION through bottom-up approach for new & modified purchased components (variable & supplier tooling) to support Project Team business cases (Initiatives, Product Actions, Feasibility studies and others)
Provide purchasing support during supplier negotiations through gap analysis of supplier's price breakdown detail
SERIAL LIFE:
Evaluate engineering changes to establish technical cost for the change and identify the cost drivers for variable and supplier tooling
Collaborate component technical solution cost drivers with suppliers for variable cost & tooling
COMMODITY CHAMPION:
Periodic Supplier visits to maintain & improve internal know-how of manufacturing processes & best practices
Identify potential cost optimization opportunities and support company technical cost reduction activities
Provide global component cost comparison analysis by working with the Project Cost Engineering community
Develop the cost structure for component standardization plans
Identify opportunities from benchmarking, innovation technologies, best countries
Behavioral Skills:
Planning & Prioritizing
Eye for details
Communication – Assertive, Persuasive
Interpersonal skills
Problem solving skills
Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or Manufacturing or Business.
Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter.
Advantageous
Required Automotive industry experience.
Automotive cost reduction/ Should cost experience.
Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment.
Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong Analytical and quantitative skills with ability to draw decisions using data and metrics.
Henniges Automotive has an opportunity for a Senior Industrial Engineer to join the Cost Estimation team. The Senior Industrial Engineer will design, develop, test and evaluate integrated systems for managing industrial production processes including human work factors, quality control, inventory control, logistics and material flow, cost analysis and production coordination. Create and administrate the activities and processes of Industrial Engineering, layouts, capacity analysis through knowledge application and techniques in accordance with the guideline of plant operation (BOS) to ensure the space optimization, materials and labor and meet the productivity and efficiency goals set by management.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Apply industrial engineering principles to implement cost estimation tools for all phases of manufacturing programs taking into account product definition and requirements as well as potential engineering changes.
- Lead ‘Design for Manufacturability’ (DFM) reviews to determine technical feasibility and cost inputs for new customer quotes.
- Participate in the creation of process flow and work cells for the efficient and ergonomic flow of materials for manufacturing processes and overall plant layout.
- Participate in Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, HPS and 5S organizational and process reviews.
- Analyze capacity for equipment and product lines.
- Ability to analyze and improve manufacturing processes.
- Support process method possibilities and tooling capabilities to ensure that products are manufactured to satisfy customer expectations.
- Perform advanced analysis of cost structures and manufacturing feasibility and advise program managers of design and manufacturing alternatives to reduce cost and increase production.
- Generate multiple iterations of cost sheets for side-to-side comparisons of multiple and alternative material options, multiple equipment processing options, and multiple labor staffing scenarios across multiple plants and manufacturing locations.
- Combine all aspects of material, tooling, and labor to develop best-cost solutions and profitability opportunities.
- Run revised cost development for effects on labor, material, and process change parameters, and recommend best-course actions.
- Collect and analyze financial data (including consolidated costs, piece tooling, and investments) for manufacturing programs.
- Develop and analyze calculations for contribution margins, testing costs, and for amortizations of minimum purchases of raw materials and tooling.
- Analyze program expenditure for tooling and process fixtures and compare the same to estimated costs.
- Develop capital expenditure requirements based on capacity analysis of existing and potential business needs.
- Continuous improvement activities.
- Estimate production costs, cost saving methods, and the effects of production design changes on expenditures for management review, action and control.
- Recommend methods for improving utilization of personnel, material and utilities.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship.
- Local candidates only.
Education and Experience
- Minimum: Bachelor Degree in Engineering or equivalent technical experience.
- Preferred: Bachelor Degree in Industrial Engineering.
- Minimum: Knowledge and skills typically acquired through 7 plus years of experience in manufacturing operations, industrial engineering activities or related field.
Skills and Abilities
- Consulting and influencing skills consistent with the ability to build relationships and influence parties; may include getting parties to embrace changing expectations and initiatives.
- Analytical and problem-solving skills consistent with the ability to identify key issues from a broad range of alternatives and recommend optimal solutions for various situations.
- Develops challenging short-and long-term group plans and objectives aligned with those of the department and/or company; solicits staff input in the development process.
- Working knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, practices and challenges.
- Ability to apply project planning, implementation, and/or continuous improvement principles to affect tangible, positive outcomes.
- Proficiency in the following software applications: Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook; and AutoCAD sufficient to apply and/or support the application with the minimal instructions or guidance; this level of proficiency is typically attainable through 3 plus years of substantive experience with the applications.
- Promotes an atmosphere conducive to the open exchange of new ideas, and alternatives to orthodox approaches.
- Deals effectively with resistance; takes positive steps to avoid the recurrence of errors through constructive critique.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills in English, with the ability to effectively communicate information to diverse audiences.
Essential Technical Skills
- Work experience in manufacturing and costing field
- Solid technical knowledge of:
- Iron & aluminum casting
- Forging
- Machining, turning, grinding
- Stamping and welding processes
- Final assembly
- Knowledge of forming tools and fixtures and their related costs
- Supplier negotiation experience
Mandatory Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or Manufacturing from an ABET-accredited university
- Minimum 5 years of work experience in manufacturing or costing
- Experience in manufacturing processes combined with developing:
- EDD (Engineering Design & Development) costs
- Variable costs and/or tooling costs for automotive components
- Ability to transform manufacturing processes into specific costs
- Activity-based costing experience and cost model development
- Detail-oriented with ability to manage multiple programs and cost details simultaneously
- Good leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills (written and oral)
- Good level of proficiency in English
- Design-to-cost ability for new components
Detailed Job Description
- Develop technical variable and tooling costs for engine and adapted engine components and systems using activity-based costing methodologies
- Work from BOMs (Bill of Materials), drawings, and/or physical samples
- Provide subject matter expertise to support engineering, purchasing teams, and executive leadership throughout all development phases
- Analyze supplier quotes and reach agreement on appropriate EDD
- Participate in design-to-cost initiatives and benchmarking activities
- Develop piece cost and tooling cost estimates
- Understand elements of piece cost and investment for manufacturing processes used in driveline commodities
Behavioral Skills
- Planning and prioritizing
- Eye for detail
- Assertive and persuasive communication
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Problem-solving skills
Qualifications
- Advanced degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business
Advantageous Skills
- Proficiency in NX and Teamcenter
- Automotive industry experience
- Automotive cost reduction and should-cost experience
- Flexibility to work in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical and quantitative skills with ability to make data-driven decisions
