Design Engineer
American Rheinmetall, Saint Marys, IN, United States
Summary
Performs the fundamental engineering tasks associated with the design and development of mechanical systems to product requirements and specifications. Typical products include structural components, suspension systems, and mechanical drive systems.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Apply the principles of engineering to develop geared and suspension systems utilizing parametric modeling and using applicable standards and specifications.
Verify and document design safety margins by performing stress, vibration, contact, and deflection analysis using finite element analysis (FEA).
Apply GD&T to accurately communicate functional feature relationships and requirements.
Verify component and assembly fit conditions using statistical stack‑up analyses of drawing dimensional requirements.
Interact with manufacturing engineering and quality to assure manufacturability of designed hardware.
Develop and release 2D drawings and 3D models utilizing parametric CAD software.
Direct the specification of purchase componentry including bearings, seals, fasteners, etc.
Support prototype and production manufacturing and assembly with the applicable assigned Program Manager.
Develop and execute test plan for validating design to customer requirements.
Support test plan reporting, including if required Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) documentation.
Construct engineering artifacts in support of design reviews, including APQP design process documents: DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.
Prepare engineering reports in support of checkpoint design reviews.
Lead assigned design efforts in accordance with the AR Product Development Process (ARPDP).
Contribute to the continuous improvement of ARPDP.
Competencies
Quantity of Work - The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work - The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job - Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability - Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/Attitude - Willingness and cooperativeness with co‑workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence - The degree to which an employee searches for new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy - Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and ISO14001.
Adherence to Safety - Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity
American Rheinmetall fka Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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Performs the fundamental engineering tasks associated with the design and development of mechanical systems to product requirements and specifications. Typical products include structural components, suspension systems, and mechanical drive systems.
Education and/or Experience
Bachelor’s Degree (B. A.) or equivalent from a four-year college or university and five to seven years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Key Responsibilities
Apply the principles of engineering to develop geared and suspension systems utilizing parametric modeling and using applicable standards and specifications.
Verify and document design safety margins by performing stress, vibration, contact, and deflection analysis using finite element analysis (FEA).
Apply GD&T to accurately communicate functional feature relationships and requirements.
Verify component and assembly fit conditions using statistical stack‑up analyses of drawing dimensional requirements.
Interact with manufacturing engineering and quality to assure manufacturability of designed hardware.
Develop and release 2D drawings and 3D models utilizing parametric CAD software.
Direct the specification of purchase componentry including bearings, seals, fasteners, etc.
Support prototype and production manufacturing and assembly with the applicable assigned Program Manager.
Develop and execute test plan for validating design to customer requirements.
Support test plan reporting, including if required Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) documentation.
Construct engineering artifacts in support of design reviews, including APQP design process documents: DFMEA, DVP&R, etc.
Prepare engineering reports in support of checkpoint design reviews.
Lead assigned design efforts in accordance with the AR Product Development Process (ARPDP).
Contribute to the continuous improvement of ARPDP.
Competencies
Quantity of Work - The quantity of work produced and the promptness with which it is completed.
Quality of Work - The ability displayed and accuracy of work produced, meeting company standards, and requiring little to no rework.
Judgement/Knowledge of Job - Knowledge of job, techniques, skills, equipment, procedures, materials, etc.
Attendance/Dependability - Punctuality and attendance.
Teamwork/Attitude - Willingness and cooperativeness with co‑workers and supervisors; ability to accept constructive criticism.
Initiative/Independence - The degree to which an employee searches for new tasks and expands their ability to perform assigned tasks without direct supervision.
Adherence to Policy - Follow quality environmental policies and have knowledge of AS9100 and ISO14001.
Adherence to Safety - Follow safety procedures, security protocol, and wear proper PPE.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may occasionally lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity
American Rheinmetall fka Loc Performance is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of the Company to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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