Product Engineer, Accessory
Company: The Friedkin Group
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 17, 2024
Job Description:
LIVING OUR VALUESAll associates are guided by Our Values. Our
Values are the unifying foundation of our companies. We strive to
ensure that every decision we make and every action we take
demonstrates Our Values. We believe that putting Our Values into
practice creates lasting benefits for all of our associates,
shareholders, and the communities in which we live. JOB SUMMARY As
an Accessory Product Development Engineer at Gulf States Toyota,
you will play a crucial role in the engineering development and
launch of automotive accessories. Under the guidance of Sr.
Manager, Accessory Product Engineering, you will collaborate
closely with cross-functional teams including Demand & Supply,
Quality, Operations, Sourcing, and third-party suppliers to achieve
organizational goals, encompassing cost, quality, installation, and
performance targets. Leveraging your comprehensive understanding of
automotive industry standards, vehicle integration, manufacturing
processes, and automotive accessories, you will manage projects
through the developmental process from concept to development to
Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and finally launch.
Additionally, you will contribute to a culture of continuous
improvement by implementing Value Analysis / Value Engineering
(VA/VE) improvements and lean initiatives. Your support will extend
to vehicle and accessory launches into production, encompassing
activities such as Bill of Material (BOM)/configuration management,
design for manufacturability, and packaging. ESSENTIAL
FUNCTIONS
- Reliable, consistent, on-site
attendance is a requirement. This position requires you to be
punctual and dependable in order to meet the needs of the business;
including attending and participating in meetings and
presentations.Be the GST subject matter expert in mechanical or
electrical automotive accessories.Manage Stage-Gate process
throughout the accessory development cycleCreate component and
system level Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) &
Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) in alignment with OE
industry standards, internal GST accessory product expectations,
and regulatory requirements (FMVSS, DOT, etc...)Bill of Materials
(BOM) & Management: Develop and maintain the Bill of Materials
(BOM) for each vehicle model & applicable accessory. Ensure
accuracy, completeness, and proper configuration management of the
BOM & accessory weights throughout the product lifecycle. Value
Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE): Utilize VA/VE methodologies to
identify cost & installation optimization opportunities. Evaluate
product designs, materials, and manufacturing processes to achieve
cost & BOM time reductions while maintaining or improving product
quality and performance.Utilize problem-solving methodologies to
promptly solve issues and determine root causes as they arise.
Adjust and implement policies and processes to capture lessons
learned and improve best practices that pre-emptively incorporate
identified root causes.Support new vehicle launch and model year
carry-over activitiesSupport GST supplier relationships - Maintain
engineering relationships + collaborate with Quality & Sourcing to
ensure supplier readiness/performance. Participate in the
identification & qualification of new suppliersParticipate in the
continual improvement of accessory development and launch
processes.Participate in the review of warranty and other
indicators of field performance and customer
satisfaction.Participate in the review of warranty and other
indicators of field performance and customer
satisfaction.Participate in determining the direction of the
accessory portfolio and help optimize the accessory product
categoryFacilitate VPC readiness for the installation of
accessoriesResponsibly receive, transmit, and handle consumer and
customer data per applicable policies and procedures.Review and
follow data privacy practices, policies, and guidelines. Other
duties as assigned.SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIESThis position has no
supervisory responsibilities QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor's degree from
an accredited four-year college or university (required) in an
Automotive, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering related field
(strongly preferred); plus at least 5-8 years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and
experience.
- Strong knowledge and expertise in mechanical or electrical
automotive accessories
- Strong knowledge of the automotive industry and vehicle
functions/systems
- Experience in managing the Stage-Gate process throughout the
accessory development cycle, ensuring adherence to project
milestones and deliverables.
- Experience in utilizing VA/VE methodologies to identify cost
and installation optimization opportunities.
- Strong understanding of OE & regulatory automotive testing and
validation requirements for accessory product categories as
assigned.
- Experience in Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software, such as
SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or CATIA, with a strong understanding of 2D
and 3D modeling techniques.Familiarity with common manufacturing
processes for accessory product categories as assigned.
- Experience in problem-solving, root cause analysis, and
continuous improvement.
- The ability to effectively communicate and interface with
diverse audiences is critical. Some experience leading and coaching
work team(s) is necessary as is the ability to motivate and inspire
others to take the initiative to make improvements
- Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and
draw valid conclusions.
- Solid working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite is
necessary.
- Demonstrate excellent technical analysis and diagnostic
skills.
- Excellent judgment, analytical, and interpersonal skills,
including written and verbal communication skills to effectively
communicate with all levels of executives, associates, and other
contactsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be
able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The
requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge,
skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform
essential functions. ComplianceCarries out responsibilities in
accordance with GST policies, dealer franchise agreements, and TMS
operating standards, and applicable federal and state laws;
including the EPA, OSHA, MSDS, & Texas health and safety laws.
Reasoning AbilityAbility to apply common sense understanding to
carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions.
Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in
standardized situations. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES,
REGISTRATIONS*
- Valid Driver's Licenses
- Certification or affiliation with ASQ, SAE, or other quality,
engineering, or automotive associations are plus PHYSICAL
REQUIREMENTSThe physical requirements described here are
representative of those that must be met by an associate to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. While
performing the duties of the job, the associate is required on a
daily basis to analyze and interpret data, communicate, and remain
in a stationary position for a significant amount of the work day;
and frequently access, input, and retrieve information from the
computer and other office productivity devices. The associate is
regularly required to move about the office and around the
facility. The associate is occasionally required to travel to other
sites for business. The associate may occasionally be required to
climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The associate may
occasionally be required to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and
occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision
abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the
ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENTThe work environment
characteristics described here are representative of those
associate encounters while performing the essential functions of
this job. While the job is generally performed in an office
environment, the associate is occasionally exposed to wet and/or
humid conditions, areas in which moving mechanical parts, fumes,
toxic or caustic chemicals are present, and outside weather
conditions. The noise level in the office environment is typically
quiet, but the associate may be occasionally exposed to loud noise
levels. TRAVEL REQUIREDMinimal travel is required for this position
(up to 10% of the time and on a domestic basis). The Friedkin Group
and its affiliates are equal opportunity employers and maintain
drug-free workplaces by conducting pre-employment drug testing.
hp125 TOTAL REWARDSOur Total Rewards package is an integral part of
how we recognize our associates' contributions as well as attract,
retain and reward the most qualified employees. We are committed to
providing a fair and competitive compensation structure that
includes base pay and performance based rewards, where applicable.
Compensation is based on various factors including, but not limited
to, skill set, experience, qualifications and job-related
requirements. Our benefits include medical, dental, and vision
along with wellness programs, retirement plans, paid leave and much
more! To learn more about these programs and many more, take a tour
of our Benefits Page at .
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