Lead Product Engineer - Repair & Overhaul Engineering
Description
The Lead Product Engineer within the Repair and Overhaul Engineering team will lead or support various initiatives for our Service product lines. Remanufacturing (Waukesha reUp) is a major focus of the role and requires technical leadership on projects to create component specifications, develop remanufacturing processes, and provide engineering support to manufacturing. This effort will enable the revitalization of our reciprocating engine fleet, by updating them to the latest industry-leading technology, enabling in improved lifecycle, performance, and emissions. This position also includes responsibilities in service-only component support and product cost out.
Essential Responsibilities
- Serve as primary engineering interface resolution of technical / process questions and issues, communicating with manufacturing and quality engineers, production supervisors and personnel, engine test facilities, product line management, current product engineering team and materials lab, and field service and service engineering team.
- Lead / participate in technical design reviews for new reUp development projects. Provide input for potential remanufacturing processes and cost estimates of remanufactured components.
- Solve reliability issues by leading root cause analysis, defining both short-term and long-term corrective actions for reUp and service engine components.
- Create remanufacturing specifications detailing what is allowable to rework adhering to specific tolerances/finish/etc. as well as what historical part numbers are not allowable.
- Provide technical leadership to new supplier development of remanufacturing providers, leading validation tests for key components (may require travel).
- Solve technical issues preventing engines and engine components from attaining their expected attributes, by providing rapid response to manufacturing engineers and production leaders.
- Create and review engineering change requests for product improvements and cost reductions, driving related design and release activities to completion as they relate to remanufacturing operations.
- Provide technical part support for current product, legacy product, and part supersessions.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field
- 2+ years’ engineering experience or strong mechanical background, supported by participation in relevant extracurricular activities or hobbies
- Experience in 3D solid-modeling CAD software
- Proficiency utilizing engineering skills to analyze technical requirements to design / develop medium complexity components and assemblies
- Demonstrated problem solving skills
- Organizational skills required to effectively handle and prioritize multiple tasks
Experience Preferred:
- Previous remanufacturing experience
- Hands-on experience with reciprocating engines, components, and technology
- Six Sigma certificate or equivalent Quality certification
- Oracle or similar ERP system experience
- Windchill or other PLM (product lifecycle management) experience
- Knowledge of manufacturing, quality, and assembly processes with experience working with the associated functional organizations
What we offer:
- An innovative and international working environment
- Flexible working model
- Full healthcare, dental, and vision benefits package
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Generous 401(k) matching
- Permissive Time Off
- An upbeat atmosphere with enjoyable and respectful colleagues
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INNIO offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. INNIO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristics protected by law.