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    Senior Product Engineer - Atlanta, United States - NAPA Auto Parts

    NAPA Auto Parts background
    Description
    Position Mission

    This position will lead engineering tasks in new product development projects and procurement tenders.

    The responsibility of this position is to provide engineering leadership in development, evaluation, analysis, and/or product engineering functions on aftermarket automotive parts distributed by NAPA.

    Responsibilities

    Product Evaluation

    Lead product teardowns for should-cost modeling. Present findings and align within engineering peers on clean sheet should-cost models.
    Lead product teardowns for competitive comparison and benchmarking in support for marketing collaterals.

    Lead product analysis on product samples from different suppliers with the goal of managing risk for the business, customers and end-users and meeting customer requirements.

    Lead development of testing requirements for products, working with Suppliers, Industry experts, outside consulting agencies, Testing labs, engineers within GPC and independent research.

    Manage testing of products with Suppliers, third party agencies and internal labs.
    Analyze and assimilate findings of testing into concise reports and present to cross-functional team members.
    Make recommendations based on findings to inform product, sourcing and distribution strategy.

    Product Development

    Own and manage NAPA standards per Brand tiers in accordance with the Category strategy. Ensure correct engineering specifications that meet product features as defined by Product Manager.
    Develop engineering requirements for new product introductions and oversee the process to ensure all engineering requirements have been met.
    Accountable for successful supplier partnership to ensure on time execution of next products and programs.
    Responsible for the onboarding of new product lines and data analysis of products.

    Supplier and Product Quality

    Assist in executing best in class Supplier and Product Quality program through data review and analysis.
    Partner with Supplier Quality Manager to develop documentation requirements for product quality standards and escalation process.
    Help Support Product Quality Metrics including delivering YOY improvements across defective rates and return $ and %.
    Work with third parties and cross functional teams to compile quality information and audits.

    Product Execution

    Present at internal / customer meetings, lead role in core team as engineering leader.
    Oversee assigned product line and identify opportunities for growth and market leadership.
    Manage engineering tasks using project management practices, including assigning of tasks to Product Engineers, mentoring, motivating, and professional development.
    Manage engineering lab setup with ensuring acquisition and installation of right equipment and compliance to safety and security.

    Experience, Education, And Abilities

    Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline or similar
    7-10+ years engineering experience
    Experience in manufacturing and quality preferred, automotive experience a plus, but not required
    Experience managing, leading, and cultivating a team
    Understanding & knowledge of automotive systems
    Exceptional attention to detail
    Experience using various computer applications including Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other applications in the Microsoft Office Suite
    Ability to work across all internal departments to drive projects to on-time completion
    Highly motivated individual that has a strong drive for results; communicates effectively both in written and verbal communication formats
    Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engineering services projects (scope, schedule, budget, equipment) simultaneously
    Previous managerial experience a plus
    Consumer centric thinking and close attention to detail
    Working knowledge of Product Development Process, Risk Management, Root Cause Corrective Action, and Quality Control Systems

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    GPC's policy is to recruit, hire, train, promote, assign, transfer and terminate employees based on their own ability, achievement, experience and conduct and other legitimate business reasons.

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