Engineer 3, Product

**LOCATION**: Acuna / Coahuila (MX-COA), Mexico | BRAND: Bendix | REQUISITION ID: 4442 | JOB GRADE: 16**| ON-SITE/REMOTE**: On-site**JOB DESCRIPTION**:**Position Summary**:Product Engineer position is responsible for engineering activities on pneumatic and electro-pneumatic valves used in the product line of vehicles braking components and system. Technical responsibilities for a specific product/family of products include analysis and implementation of design changes, product improvements, concept prototyping, validations, supplier transitions, cost improvement, new variants release, external and internal customer support/projects; technical product evaluations; creation and maintenance of product requirements like DFMEAs, specifications, BOMs, 3D models, 2D drawings, test plan validations, continuous support and monitoring of production lines, manufacturing processes and quality controls.**Essential Functions**:- Works closely with Design/Test Engineers to create/update product drawings, specificationsand document product requirements.- Create and conduct Design Validation Product Plan and Releases (DVP&R) for products requirements.- Ensure MSA studies for projects, process and equipment used.- Author of product/design/testing specifications and components/assembly drawings.- Lead and update DFMEA activities including critical characteristics (C/C's and S/C's) linkage to product safety, standards regulations, and manufacturing processes implementation.- Interface with Advance Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineers and Plant Engineers to implement modifications needed as production assembly lines to comply with product specifications/requirements.- Collaborate with plant requirements for IPA and PPAPs processes including VAVE activities.- Create and coordinate Product Quality Audits (PQAs).- Lead problem-solving activities with cross functional teams providing conclusions and recommendations based on testing reports.- Perform analysis of End-Of-Line rejects and warranty returns; synthesis and implementation of solutions.- Learn valve design techniques from current experts, capture knowledge and create documentation to maintain Bendix valve design knowledge base.- Perform basic project management tasks - maintain project status and milestones; report out to management; anticipate workload, potential delays, potential problems.- The individual will display and further develop an area of technical expertise, to be used as a "To-Go" person within the engineering department for that technology or technique.- This position includes to travel to work with Customers, Bendix & Knorr-Bremse colleagues as well as Suppliers.- Consider Safety and 5's as high priority- Work in AGILE/SCRUM environments**Knowledge**:- Generate and Evaluate Product Change Proposals and Requests- Proficient on DFMEA, PFMEA, DVP, DVP&R, PPAP, MSA, Continuous Improvement and 5’s.- Root Cause Analysis Techniques (Six Sigma, Shainin, other )- Product Data Management PDM/PLM (Team Center preferable)- Proficient in GD&T (Stack Up Analysis)- Reliability and Statistical Analysis (Binomial, Weibull, Process Capability)- Pneumatic Vehicle Braking Systems valves knowledge is strongly preferable.- IATF1694 and VDA preferable.- SAP knowledge is a plus.- CAD knowledge is a plus- FEA is a plus.**Experience**:- Minimum 5 years of Engineering experience in a structured engineering environment, with 2 years minimum in automotive industry experience, IATF and VDA preferable.- At least 3 years of experience in product responsibility with exposure to production facilities.- High level of experience in DFMEA’s, PFMEA’s, DVP, DVP&R, PPAP and MSA.- Experience providing technical support to final customers- Lead in cost reduction projects- Desired experience in reliability and statistical analysis (E.g. Weibull, ANOVA, CP/Cpk)- Design of mechanical components preferred, particularly injection molded plastic, casting and machining.- Experience in design and manufacturing reviews- GD&T and stack-up analysis experience. GD&T certification preferred.- Engineering change processes understanding is required; CAD and PLM tools and design documentation including creation and/or checking of drawings- Exposure to automated testing and results analysis preferred- Validation testing including mechanical, electrical, and climatic environments- Current product support, including: statistical analysis of production data, design of experiments, component failure analysis, and maintenance of specifications, 3D models and 2D drawings, and BOMs.**Required Skills**:- Familiar with common engineering administrative tools (MS, ERP-SAP, Team Center, CAD)- Effective communication Spanish and English (Verbal & Writing) with good interpersonal relationships (Soft Skills)- Self-starter / self-motivating / team worker.- Capable of multi-tasking and adapting to changing priorities.- Strong problem-solving and analytical