Description
POSITION SUMMARY
The Senior Project Engineer will be responsible for finding, scoping, and initiating value improvement opportunities across the RealTruck product portfolio. This role will have an engineering focus around the design and development process of consumer products and will be required to build strong business cases for change and manage projects effectively and efficiently. This position will work cross-functionally with Product Engineering, Quality, Operations, Procurement, Sales, Product Management to develop ideas that not only improve the value proposition for the company, but for our consumers as well.
CORE FUNCTIONS
Engineering -- Responsible for guiding platform-level engineering, design, and validation. Collaborate with RealTruck's Engineering team and facilitate design, design reviews, and setting specifications/targets for quality, material cost, labor cost, etc.
Business Case Development - Responsible for BOM development and cost estimating considering the total cost, including labor, overhead, and material.
Problem Solving -- Lead and engage in trouble shooting with the team to develop options for success during complex situations.
Design - Design in CAD (SolidWorks or similar software) for production implementation (using the DFMA toolbox skills i.e. DOE, DFMEA, etc.). Provide direction for innovative and new product design solutions to meet customer and company requirements.
Project Management- Develop timelines, track open issues, create and monitor milestones, along with other project management tools and processes.
DFMEA and DVP&R - Develop DVP&Rs collaboratively with RealTruck's Corporate Test & Validation team to ensure best practices are followed. Manage and perform product analysis and validation test activities for existing and new products for commercial viability, durability, and functionality.
Supplier Coordination - Partner with RealTruck's supply base for the design, development, and validation of components and sub-systems.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Education and Experience
Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or a combination of equivalent education and experience required.
5+ years of hands-on, professional automotive product engineering experience working in Consumer Product design, or OEM / Tier 1 body / exterior / sealing / mechanisms or equivalent is strongly preferred.
Experience in Project Management preferred.
Skills, Abilities, and Knowledge
Skilled in Microsoft Office Suite. Must be highly skilled in Excel.
CAD design experience required. Skilled in SolidWorks preferred.
Ability and confidence to present to Senior Leadership is required.
Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Deep understanding of business case development and a strong understanding of the design and development process of consumer products.
Strong project management skills and attention to detail.
Travel
Travel will be domestic, project dependent, and occasionally with short notice. < 8 weeks per year or about 15%.
About RealTruck
RealTruck is the premier manufacturer of functional aftermarket accessories and digital destination for truck, Jeep, Bronco and off-road enthusiasts. Headquartered in Ann Arbor, Mich. with over 5,000 associates across 47 locations throughout North America, RealTruck continuously designs, develops, manufactures and sells industry-defining products with more than 630 patents and growing. RealTruck's extensive product offering is a leader in each of its primary categories. The company's omni-channel approach makes it easy for people to find the right products to transform their vehicle, gain expert advice and secure professional installation whether they're shopping for products online atRealTruck.comor through the more than 12,000 dealer locations and automotive (OEM) partnerships who sell their products. RealTruck is engineered to deliver a seamless consumer experience from idea to installation. For more information, visit.
Pay and Benefits:
RealTruck offers competitive pay and the opportunity for annual increases, based on job performance.
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision health insurance
A matched 401k savings program to plan and save for your retirement
Paid vacation and time off to ensure time with your family and a work/life balance
Educational assistance to continue college or pursue other skills and further your career
Discounts on great RealTruck products for you, your family, and friends!
What's next?
Please take a moment to provide us your resume and/or complete our online application. You will quickly receive an acknowledgment that you applied and we will follow up with you again shortly on next steps.
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We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
