Sonnax Transmission Company
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This Design Engineer is responsible for product development and design with a strong emphasis on design for manufacturability. The successful candidate will be part of a cross functional team that designs, tests and reviews new drivetrain components for the automotive aftermarket. The Project Engineer will participate in continuous improvement of products and processes as well as activities focused on our business priorities of safety, quality, and delivery (timeliness).
Essential Functions/Job Responsibilities:

• Participates in a cross-functional team that designs, tests and reviews new products to ensure they meet the requirements of both the Business Case and Development Plan.

• Analyzes product or equipment specifications and performance requirements to determine designs, which can be produced by existing manufacturing or processing facilities and methods.
• Provides technical information concerning design, manufacturing or processing techniques, materials, properties, and process advantages and limitations which affect long range manufacturing planning.
• Independently determine and select proper materials, heat treatments, coatings, tolerances and dimensioning requirements for design and manufacturing processes of product.
• Confers with research personnel to clarify or resolve problems and develops design.
• Performs or directs preparation of product design layouts and detailed drawing specifications. Will also perform CAD activities and will ensure drawing specifications are complete and in accordance with Sonnax engineering standards.
• Ability to interpret and create detailed prints, and engineering drawings.
• Compiles and analyzes design, test, and research data to establish performance standards for newly designed or modified product.
• Operates required machinery and equipment in a safe manner. Follows established safety rules, and established tool and instrument control procedures.
• Works with Product Testing department to develop experimental test requirements for product testing.
• Analyzes and interprets test data and reports to determine if design meets functional and performance specifications.
• Specifies and utilizes the software and hardware required for testing electric and hydraulic components.
• Confers with research and other engineering personnel and prepares design modifications as required.
• Applies methods and processes used to manufacture precision metal parts.

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME), Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering (BSEE), or Mechanical Engineering Technology Bachelor of Science (METBS) is preferred. Associates Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Electromechanical Engineering or related field and 1-3 years related work experience or internships.
• Proficiency in 3D Solid Works and PDM Works.
• Experience in Product Life Cycle Management System, Proficiency in MS Office suite with emphasis on Outlook, Word and Excel.

• Knowledge of the mechanical properties of materials and processes such as heat treatment, cryogenic treatment and the effects on strength and durability are a plus.
• Knowledge of automotive technology related to the drivetrain is desired but not required.

Experience with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GDT), as well as knowledge with manufacturing processes including drawn components, plastic molded components, and CNC machined components.

• Knowledge of (QMS) Quality Management Systems based on IATF 16949.
• Strong understanding in the use of Quality Assurance inspection equipment and reading of data and reports.
• Strong problem solving, and use statistical engineering tools, continuous improvement preferred.
• Knowledge of Cpk, Ppk, SPC, GRR, and correlation analysis.
• Excellent communication and report writing skills, attention to detail
• Ability to work well in a cross-functional team environment

Physical Requirements/Work Environment:
Ability to wear required PPE for lab area, including safety shoes and eye protection
Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to careers@marmon.com, and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.