JOB DESCRIPTION

Project Engineer – NPI

• Direct and coordinate activities of a cross-functional team for the quotation, design, development, and launch for:
  • OEM Forward Lighting Systems
  • OEM and Proprietary Signal and Marking Devices
• Assure that projects are completed on time, to budget, and meet customer expectations.
• Support life cycle management (LCM) review initiatives on all products.
• Lead efforts to resolve all technical issues related to design, performance, compliance, manufacturability, and/or quality.
• Analyze and provide technical input to product designs, manufacturing methods, validation plans, and component designs. Components typically include injection molded plastic parts, die cast parts, stampings, and machined parts.
• Serve as the primary technical interface for customers as well as internal Sales & Marketing personnel.
• Analyze technology trends and integrate latest technology into Truck-Lite products in conjunction with the Design group to ensure that Truck-Lite maintains its competitive advantage and status as the preferred supplier of lighting and visibility products.
• Evaluate and resolve manufacturing and performance issues with Manufacturing and Quality Departments to reduce potential NCR’s and field issues, and to avoid customer dissatisfaction.
• Assure that new products are developed and documented in accordance with internal NPI (New Product Introduction) procedures as well as TS16949 requirements.
• Lead efforts to develop product specifications / definitions in conjunction with customers and sales personnel. Direct and coordinate activities of a cross-functional engineering team to complete new product quotations and develop capital budgets.
• Assist with Corporate productivity improvement projects and the timely achievement of engineering productivity goals.

REQUIREMENTS

Requires 4-year engineering degree in any of the following disciplines: Electronics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Plastics Engineering. Candidates with other technical degrees will be considered based on relevant work experience. Prefer candidates with 3 to 5 years work experience in project management.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Truck-Lite Co., LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vets/Disabled, committed to a culturally diverse workforce. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process due to a disability or sincerely held religious belief, please notify Human Resources at Truck-Lite Co., LLC

Due to International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) and Export Administration Regulations (EAR) requirements, all candidates must be presently classified as a “US Person" which includes United States citizen; a permanent legal resident (green card holder); or a protected individual (refugee/asylum status).