GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The position offers the opportunity to be a Mechanical Engineer focused on the development of vehicles used by customers around the world. The position requires a passion for vehicles and the desire to work with a cross-functional team in a fast-paced environment to bring new and exciting products to market.
PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES
- Lead the design process for vehicle related components and systems from concept to production.
- Transform market requirements into system, subsystem and component specifications.
- Perform project related assignments and work directly with all functions of the organization to ensure project success with respect to Quality, Delivery and Cost
- Represent Engineering on cross functional new product development teams.
- Ensure technical rigor for all projects assigned (Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, APQP, and Technical Design Reviews).
- Creates and owns the Engineering Release Plan for all components, assemblies, installations, and Bills of Materials within assigned programs.
- Remove roadblocks and accelerate implementation of projects.
- Utilize PTC Creo to design & develop mechanical components, subsystems and systems
- Work closely with suppliers to develop components and subsystems to Club Car specifications.
- Collaborate with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design For Manufacture (DFM) and to incorporate designs into manufacturing processes.
- Leads competitive benchmarking activities & value engineering ideation activities
OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Mentor less experienced engineers.
- Understand and influence regulatory standards that affect Club Car products.
- Develop project schedules and drive cross functional teams to meet milestones for assigned projects.
- Effectively self-manage large projects
- First point of contact within engineering regarding customer issues.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE JOB
Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is required
- Demonstrated expertise in product & assembly design for different manufacturing processes
- Experience working as an engineer in a vehicle related business is preferred.
Experience:
- 7+ years of experience is recommended.
KEY COMPETENCIES
- Strong ability to handle both complex and ambiguous situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously – mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.
- The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.
- Able to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.
- Solid Project Management/leadership skills
- Process knowledge for plastics: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.
- Process knowledge for metals: extrusion, stamping, die cast, welding, and other common manufacturing processes.
- Experienced in applying and understanding the results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).
- Expert in technical, analytical and problem-solving skills (8D, 9-step, etc).
- Excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Employs “best” solution to problem rather than most evident (considers business impact to other departments as well as technical requirements)
- Proficient at identifying project/subsystem risks and developing/executing subsequent mitigation plans
- High capability in in Microsoft products including Excel, Word, Project, and PowerPoint.
- Thorough understanding of the Engineering financial impact and a basic understanding of the needs and impact of other functions on the business
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or listen.
- This position may be required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to feel; reach with hand and arms, and stoop, kneel or crouch as needed.
- Specific vision requirements include the ability to see at close range, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Club Car is a diverse and inclusive environment. We are an equal employment opportunity employer, dedicated to hiring a diverse workforce including individuals with disabilities and United States qualified protected veterans.
Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated at Club Car.
