Job Purpose
To contribute to the development of functioning prototypes that will eventually become production ATV / SxS
vehicles, researching and applying new technologies to support business targets and maintaining global vehicle
product quality.
Key Accountabilities
Develop or guide others to develop complex component and system layouts for ATV / SxS prototype vehicles using computer-aided design software that achieve concept targets, function requirements, and manufacturing requisites without supervision. Communicate specification requirements and manufacturing control points via prototype and production drawings that result in setting the final specifications of global ATV & SxS new models and mass production vehicles. Maintain accurate technical, development, and administrative documentation as required. Delegate work appropriately
Establish or lead others to establish cost targets for responsible parts that contribute to achievement of the vehicle development targets and achieve the cost targets through optimizing difficult part / system designs and offsetting any spec changes after target fix through implementation of additional cost reduction ideas and strategies
Create and manage schedule of individual work or other's work to ensure deadlines are met, coordinate resource needs with supervisor, and effectively utilize contractor resources without supervision. Consistently communicate project status and participate or lead project meetings, discussions, and development events
Generate advanced ideas and contribute to building comprehensive strategies that support the evolution of new technologies. Support or lead maturation of ideas to prepare for development applications with limited supervision.
Support or lead market quality themes without supervision. Utilize problem-solving methods to analyse root causes. Develop and implement countermeasure specifications as necessary
without supervision. Lead recurrence prevention when appropriate.
Qualifications, Experience, and Skills
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent in related field
8+ years engineering experience preferably in PowerSports or Automotive field
Strong leadership, coaching and mentoring skills
Ability to interact / communicate effectively with staff / management
Must be able to operate with high level of confidentiality
Competent in FTA, FMEA, dimensional tolerance stack-ups and application
Competent analytical, problem solving, judgement, decision-making and prioritization
Competent drawing and layout skills / techniques, include understanding of CAE principles
Competent in creating a plan and schedule
Competent in understand product development schedules
Working Conditions
Average of 1-3 times monthly. Amount varies based on project demands / responsibilities, conferences,
etc.; includes possible overseas travel.
Primarily works at a desk or scope; frequent keyboarding. Limited kneeling, standing, squatting,
reaching or bending.
Risks found in a typical office & shop setting. May be exposed to explosives / flammables, pressurized
equipment, toxic chemicals and moving parts.
Overtime expected based on project demands / responsibilities.
Maintains professional conduct and follows all departmental, safety department, and company policies,p
rocedures, and rules.
Senior Mechanical Design Engineer • Raymond, OH, US