Job Description
JOB TITLE: Project Engineer
COMPANY: Aisin Technical Center of America
DEPARTMENT: Body - Door
LOCATION: Northville, MI (Hybrid)
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
The Project Engineer is expected to perform the following functions that the company has determined are essential to this position:
- Implement application design by adapting Aisin's global designs to meet customer requirements.
- Review and issue internal drawings and customer drawings
- Develop evaluation plans and coordinate implementation.
- Analyze and interpret test results, take countermeasures as needed.
- Create and submit test reports to customers and Aisin departments as necessary.
- Develop and coordinate product specifications based on internal and customer review.
- Modify product specifications in accordance with product test results, vehicle test results, etc.
- Investigate technical trends, market trends, product trends, governmental regulations, etc.
- Coordinate engineering promotional activities and prepare necessary material (presentation materials, samples, test vehicles, etc.)
- Work with the sales department to develop sales strategies and prepare price quotes.
- Benchmark assigned products.
- Develop product specifications based on customer requirements, related parts specifications and Aisin's design policy.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE
- At least 2 years of relevant product design and development experience (Automotive preferred).
- CAD experience, Catia v5 preferred.
- Ability to work well with a team and individually.
- Possess strong customer service and written abilities.
EDUCATION/TRAINING/CERTIFICATIONS
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent Engineering discipline.
WORK ENVIRONMENT REQUIREMENTS
- Must be able to operate a personal computer, telephone and other office equipment.
- Must perform job duties onsite, except those duties that are customarily or by their nature performed offsite (for example, offsite customer visits).
- Must be able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment where constructive criticism is encouraged.
- Must be able to work on multiple assignments at once, and complete assignments within deadline and budget (if applicable) with satisfactory quality.
- Must be able to operate as an effective team member.
- Must be committed to a high standard of safety and be willing and able to comply with all safety laws and all company safety policies.
ATTENDANCE/WORK HOUR REQUIREMENTS
- Must maintain an acceptable attendance record.
- Must be willing and available to work such weekends and holidays as necessary and desirable to meet business needs.
**Candidates applying for positions with Aisin must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire
**To the selected candidate, Aisin offers a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits and outstanding growth opportunities
**Aisin is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Company Description
Based in Kariya City, Aichi, Japan, the Aisin Group is a $35 billion global, Tier One supplier of automotive components and systems with over 214 consolidated companies spanning over 20 countries and some 110,000 employees.