Applications Engineer

**Applications Engineer**: At Capgemini Engineering, the world leader in engineering services, we bring together a global team of engineers, scientists, and architects to help the world’s most innovative companies unleash their potential. From autonomous cars to life-saving robots, our digital and software technology experts think outside the box as they provide unique R&D and engineering services across all industries. Join us for a career full of opportunities. Where you can make a difference. Where no two days are the same. **Your Role**: - Manage CQI and GIMS cross functional task force teams, create priorities, action plans and track progress, align and update initiatives list - Interacting with DSE, MFG and DRE to develop the next steps plan, document the plan to the team - Coordinate any next steps and track progress working side by side with DSE/DRE setting up plans or tests needed - Updating status and results into GIMS, our Quality Initiatives documents and QEC teardown results database. - Manage prototype hardware procurements and ED&D reqs - Manage BRT (Build Readiness Team) for prototype orders - Lead for shipping & receiving parts/transmissions for builds to/from suppliers Drive designers & DRES on moving the changes through the system to meet the implementation timing milestones and participate in design reviews with the COES (weekly meetings) - Ownership of mass/cost optimization (GCO/TCR) - Lead resolution of commercial issues that are impeding release and PPAP timing (CE & Sr. Manager for PRC) - Follow up with purchasing on prototype part timing - Follow up with purchasing & plant on make vs. buy strategy - Schedule & attend "Design reviews" ahead of ordering proto parts - Author minutes with action items/ follow up for each design review Follow up on action item closure - Work on special projects as needed **Your Profile**: - Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Computer). - Strong understanding of automotive systems (especially transmissions and components) - Familiarity with quality systems like CQI (Continuous Quality Improvement) and GIMS (Global Issue Management System) - Knowledge of PPAP, DFMEA, PFMEA, and APQP - Experience with prototype builds and ED&D (Engineering Design & Development) processes - Understanding of cost/mass optimization tools (e.g., GCO/TCR) **What You Will Love About Working Here**: At Capgemini Engineering, we encourage flexibility in how, when, and where people get their work done, allowing a better work-life balance, and greater empowerment. They partner with their managers to find an arrangement that works best for their role and their circumstances. If you join us, you’ll find we’ll support your career at every stage. We’ll connect you with diverse, worldwide networks, and help you take your skills to the next level. At Capgemini Engineering, Team Spirit is very strong, and People feel supported. I’m not just part of a team - I’m part of a community. A friendly, can-do group of people for whom collective effort comes naturally. **About Capgemini**: Capgemini is a global leader in partnering with companies to transform and manage their business by harnessing the power of technology. The Group is guided everyday by its purpose of unleashing human energy through technology for an inclusive and sustainable future. It is a responsible and diverse organization of over 300,000 team members in nearly 50 countries. With its strong 50-year heritage and deep industry expertise, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to address the entire breadth of their business needs, from strategy and design to operations, fueled by the fast evolving and innovative world of cloud, data, AI, connectivity, software, digital engineering, and platforms. Get the future you want