Current Product Engineer – Chassis

Triz Engineering
Published
15 February 2023
Location
Birmingham, Alabama
Job Type
Category
Location
USA

Description

Triz Engineering Solutions is looking for a Current Product Engineer to form part of our engineering team, with the ability to fit into the DNA of our company culture that is dynamic and embraces change. Apart from a contained andwell-rounded person with a high EQ level, they will be required to deal with complexity in a fast-paced environment. The person needs to be a self-starter with attention to detail and bring a positive energy to the work environment, with a willingness to excel in their role.

Triz Engineering Solutions (www.trizengineering.com) is a premium product engineering and development company specializing in end-to-end turn-key commercial vehicle development.

Autocar®, LLC, headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama, is a leader in engineering, assembling, and servicing severe duty trucks. With a steady stream of innovations to their Xpeditor® line - ranging from improved ergonomic cabs and integrated controls to a new hybrid-drive refuse truck – along with a steady stream of new products - Autocar®, LLC has staked out a position as the industry's technology and innovation leader. Moreover, they have forged strong partnerships with the leading suppliers in the business, including, Allison®, Cummins®, ArvinMeritor®, Hendrickson®, and others. Autocar®, LLC is the oldest North American vehicle nameplate in North America – dating back to 1897 - and has delivered more than double the natural gas vehicles than all of our competitors combined.

Position: Current Product Engineer – Chassis
Job Type: Full-time Company: Triz Engineering / Autocar
Location: Birmingham, Alabama, or Hagerstown, Indiana USA
Reports to: Director of Engineering

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Equivalent
  • 3-5 Years of engineering experience
  • A thorough working knowledge of 3D-CAD systems preferably Unigraphics.
  • PDM systems preferably Siemens Teamcenter preferred

Job Description:

  • Product development direction and support from project initiation to regular production for the Chassis and Chassis systems.
  • Product sustainment and improvement throughout the product life cycle in support of the Autocar brand, product strategy & objectives and customer experience.
  • Ongoing hands-on production line support, including troubleshooting and resolution of engineering-related assembly and other issues in support of on-time delivery to customers.
  • Liaison between customers, suppliers, production, process engineering-, and development teams by applying product and process expertise to support regular production and implementation of new systems.
  • Responsible for all engineering liaison, validation, and testing activities

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

  • Provide design direction, including technical specifications and requirements, to on- and offshore engineering resources for the Chassis and Chassis systems (subject systems) for heavy/severe duty trucks following best engineering practices.
  • Contribute to product improvements, new features or options development and product portfolio growth initiatives for subject systems throughout the product lifecycle.
  • Support product planning initiatives.
  • Keep abreast of and advise the engineering team on industry trends & new technologies related to the Chassis and Chassis systems.
  • Manage 3rd party providers such as suppliers and development teams/consultants as it relates to the
    subject systems’ design, development, and ongoing product support & improvements.
  • Lead and/or support project status reviews, design reviews, design analysis activities such as
    DFMEA’s, product integrity initiatives and production readiness reviews.
  • Create, maintain, and file design intent & history documentation including testing and validation.
  • Engage & align with engineering peers across vehicle systems and other platforms in the interest of interface control and commonality.
  • Identify opportunities and support continuous improvement to promote engineering quality during the product development & release management process.
  • Provide day-to-day support of cross-functional teams such as Sales, Service, Warranty, Parts, Purchasing, Materials, Productivity Engineering and Program Management to align goals and expectations.
  • Perform and or support online and offline validation and testing of new designs and provide feedback to the design team.
  • Provide hands-on engineering support to resolve day-to-day assembly line issues.
  • Ensure deviations and substitutions are implemented as required.
  • Support the Product Integrity Team with issue resolution.
  • Interact with customers as required, including product support at customer locations.
  • Provide engineering support relating to compliance and regulatory matters, including participating in industry standards forums/events if required.

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and technical skills to understand business practices.
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent in task management
  • Comfortable in a fast-paced environment with the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good Written and Verbal Communication (English)
  • Computer literacy with advanced Microsoft Excel skills

Career Progression:

Assuming outstanding sustained performance, the successful candidate will have opportunities for promotion and broader responsibilities over time.

Benefits:

Autocar offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, to include base salary, incentive bonus opportunities, and benefits such as medical/dental/vision options, retirement/401K plans, etc.

Websites:

www.autocartruck.com
www.gvwholdings.com
www.trizengineering.com

Autocar Corporate Video:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glZ7zGptsIw&feature=youtu.be

Job Type:

Full-time

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