Design Engineering Project Chief

Overview

Position Summary:

Identify and manage all key deliverables and critical new technology for ATV/ROV projects from initial concept, multiple design & testing phases, and ultimately pilot and production launch. Performs work under minimum supervision. Handles complex issues/problems. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of vehicle systems. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to design team members.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities:

• Plan, direct, and coordinate all activities of the assigned ATV/ROV project to ensure that the goals and objectives of the project are accomplished within the prescribed timeframe, established budget, and to the scope specified.
• Create and manage all project schedules, integrating all key aspects and deliverables into a master schedule.
• Collaborate with Product Planning and Business unit teams for initial model direction and iteration throughout the project balancing all inputs to meet PJ goals.
• Work with PD Unit/Department manager to identify the work plan and necessary resource allocation for each phase of the project and secure these commitments within the organization design team.
• Facilitate weekly project status meetings with PD management/engineers, monthly model reviews with YMMC executives / cross functional management, and project gate meetings.
• Provide frequent status review of engineers assigned design tasks to give technical guidance and to avoid schedule or resource conflict.
• Serve as the organization's point person for all project related issues and questions.
• Some design responsibilities may be necessary such as component or vehicle section design utilizing CAD/CAE tools.
• Chair fabrication tooling/capital approval meetings for the project with YMMC executives.
• Manage capital funds request / sign off process.
• Create and monitor testing problem list management and tracking.
• Prototype test phase management including part procurement and delivery plan.
• Facilitate QFD evaluation event preparations and meeting support.
• Manage project budget (cost/tooling) with YMMC cost planning group, cost down activity.
• Drawing checking prior to release of prototype, fabrication, and instruction.
• CE review coordination-
  • Purchasing / Suppliers
  • Manufacturing Eng.
  • Operations
  • ASQE/PQE
  • Reliability Eng.
  • Service Div.
  • Styling Div.
  • YMUS product planning / testing groups
  • Accessory Div.
• BOM management
• Existing /new patent investigation /support
• Help to develop design validation plan for new technology.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Experience and Education:

• Minimum of 4-6 years of project management experience in similar industry.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering.