Product Engineer at Tokai Rika Group

Plymouth, Michigan, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

AutomotiveIndustries

Requirements

Currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Management, Mechanical, Electrical or a related engineering field
0 - 3 years of engineering experience preferred
Willingness / ability to travel to TRAM Group plant and customer sites
Strong communication skills
Effective interpersonal and relationship building skills
Good organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
Proficient with MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
CATIA skills preferred

Responsibilities

Act as design liaison between TRAM, customer and Japan HQ Design department, assisting in negotiations of designs and ensuring customer expectations are met
Support internal and external Design Engineering departments (TRAM, TAC, TRJ and customer) with coordination on adherence to customer wants/needs & strategy, scheduling & status reports, upcoming design announcements, development status (testing, problems, tooling), explanation of design/manufacturing/ECI/ECR details, drawing approvals/changes/updates, review of design processes, transportation of CAD and sample products, communicating expectations/milestones/testing needs, and negotiating design direction within capabilities
Estimate price, timing and feasibility of prototypes and sample parts for the customer
Perform problem solution activities: create counter-measure ideas, Problem & Counter-measure sheets, Schedule sheets and ECRs
Participate in DR and DRBFM meetings
Participate in vehicle checks at customer location during design and start of production phases: identify design flaws/issues at assembly plant, assist suppliers with difficulties meeting TRJ design expectations, resolve flaws/issues directly or elevate to proper departments, investigate field issues and review counter-measures with TRJ and customer, coordinate with TRAM Quality dept to ensure parts performance post-production, provide evidence/data for warranty problems
Support TRAM Group manufacturing site: attend Product Development Team (PDT) meetings, lead design explanations and inform on customer expectations, keep production site updated on upcoming ECIs requiring monitoring, supply CAD/drawings/reports of possible failures on new designs, observe/assist suppliers with production expectations, help resolve design flaws/assembly difficulties with counter-measures
Support TRAM departments (Sales, Quality, PM, etc.) on design process: update on ECI implementation dates, work effectively in PDT by supplying deliverables, getting prototype orders of correct spec to customer, researching current pricing for accurate estimates, investigating returned parts for design/manufacturing issues
Prepare RFQ, including creation of concept drawings
Prepare and perform presentations of materials to internal and external departments
Coordinate with suppliers: investigate new local candidates, support with development/preparation/problem resolution/troubleshooting
Communicate design issues found with counter-measure ideas to TRJ Design

Skills

CAD

Design Coordination

ECI

ECR

DRBFM

Scheduling

Status Reporting

Problem Solving

Countermeasures

Prototype Estimation

Vehicle Checks

Negotiation

Drawing Approvals

Tokai Rika Group

Manufactures automotive components for OEMs

About Tokai Rika Group

TRAM, Inc. is recognized for its specialized manufacturing of crucial automotive components, including key systems, shift levers, and safety products, catering to both domestic and Japanese manufacturers. This focus on essential safety and security systems positions the company at a strategic point within the automotive supply chain. The firm's commitment to quality and safety in product development offers a robust environment for employees who are passionate about automotive innovation and contributing to road safety enhancements.

47200 Port St, Plymouth, MI 48170, USAHeadquarters

1986Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

HardwareIndustries

51-200Employees