Mopar Product development engineer – Chassis, engine systems, Rock rails
Responsibilities
Designing, developing, and enhancing chassis systems and accessory projects
Developing design documents for chassis and engine systems parts and final products.
Define new chassis components required for lift kits based on package studies and suspensions travels
Design and develop exterior/chassis accessories to meet product requirements and business case inputs (includes rock rails, rock rail w/power steps, on-board compressors, enhanced spare tire carriers, hitch prep
Knowledge of vehicle dynamics and FMVSS requirements for vehicle systems and integration
Good knowledge of APQP process with regular team follow-ups to ensure on-time delivery of a quality launch
Release Source Packages based on the Product requirements and business case inputs.
Develop DVP requirements for the service parts and accessory components and systems
Manage supplier to complete component DVP testing and coordinate vehicle level DVP testing within Mopar
Understanding of 3D/2D tolerances and GD&T
Plan, Coordinate and execute technical reviews with the potential suppliers for new products
Understand the vehicle and Product design to support supplier on the design and approval
Track the Project status to target and escalate issues to management as required
Initiate Engineering changes and track it till implementation & record it in the project tracker
Document all projects relevant Engineering approvals and documents
Lessons Learned: Gather historical data on regulatory documents and summarize all Lessons Learned to define corrective actions for next generation product launches
Create Best Practices as and when required to establish the robust process and ensure the product quality
Work with Design and CAE teams to ensure all designs meet maximum load and durability requirements
Review and sign-off all engineering deliverables as part of phased PPAP process
Qualifications
Bachelors in Mechanical / Automobile Engineering
Essential skills
Experience in product development and manufacturing process
Design, Functional Integration analysis
Intermediate Skill set in NX
Good Knowledge in GD&T concepts & Change Management.
Vehicle Exteriors and Interiors knowledge
Component level & system level Testing knowledge
Desired skills
Experience in Chassis, engine systems, Rock rails
Experience
Experience:
8 to 10 years’ experience in Product development for automobile industry