We leverage our global footprint and integrate mechanical, electrical, plastics & firmware engineering to take products from concept to production in shorter cycles, at the absolute highest ROI.
Intent Design is a global product design and engineering services company
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Lead/manage team members and projects during development of interior components for multiple OEM’s. Provide materials engineering support to manufacturing facilities and new product development projects. Job Description: • Utilize team members and various resources to ensure the customers’ expectations are met or exceeded. • Support Engineering Manager to ensure successful RFQ and quotation of new business by defining product requirements based on customer SOR. • Create engineering budget for specific products (manpower, expenses, etc). • Utilize lessons learned and continuous improvement activities to ensure robust proposals. • Application of engineering practices/principles o Use of computer aided design tools, application of problem solving techniques and adherence to procedures to enable quality completion of all project deliverables. • Support the design and development of automotive interior parts. o Provide material expertise in the selection of materials during development o Initiate and execute VA/VE improvements through material selection o Evaluate materials based on requirements and performance specifications of the automotive interior parts. o Confer with producers of materials such as metals and polymers during investigation and evaluation of materials. o Review product failure data to rule out or establish material and process causes. • Support Purchasing Activities o Evaluate materials and parts for cost reduction o Assist suppliers in understanding technical specifications o Help decide NA equivalents for Japanese materials • Interface with customers o Support customers for all material approvals and issues. Minimum Requirements: • 5+ years’ of relevant Engineering experience and 3+ years’ experience as Supervisor or Manager • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Material Science or related field required • Ability to perform data analysis, best practices and hand calculations accurately • Strong presentation skills • Able to build and maintain positive relationships with internal and external customers. • Must be able to multi task, handle diversity, and provide leadership through problem resolution. • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills including strong leadership ability are required. • Understanding of basic engineering calculations, cost analysis, and an understanding of basic accounting. • Must have strong organizational, planning, and people skills. • Active listener with effective communication skills. • Ability to work in a team environment to support demanding automotive customer requirements. • Ability to communicate and work well with all levels of the organization. • Ability to compile effective and concise visual reports and graphs. • Effective time management skills. • Ability to perform responsibilities with minimal supervision. • Proven ability to react and respond appropriately during customer and technical presentations. • Language Skills: o Exceptional communication skills ( written and verbal) in English required o Japanese, German, Portuguese, and/or Spanish preferred. • Computer/Software: o Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint) Work Location: Michigan State
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Intent Design... a Product Readiness Partner, from Concept to Launch
We leverage our global footprint and integrate mechanical, electrical, plastics & firmware engineering to take products from concept to production in shorter cycles, at the absolute highest ROI.
