Lead Design Engineer - Kentucky, United States - Club Car

Description

This position requires relocation to the Augusta Georgia area.

Physical work location: 4125 Washington Rd. Evans GA, 30809

Onsite work 3 days/week in office at physical work location.

About Club Car:

With over 60 years of innovation and design experience in producing small-wheel vehicles, Club Car is a leading manufacturer of gas and electric golf, utility, and personal transportation vehicles. Founded in 1958, the Club Car product portfolio has grown to include much more than golf cars, now encompassing vehicles for commercial and consumer markets, built with an uncompromised desire for superior performance. As an industry leader in electrification and sustainability, Club Car is proud to be at the forefront of environmentally responsible Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) technologies.

Job Summary:

We have an exciting opportunity for a mid-level to experienced Mechanical Engineer to grow our Golf Vehicles engineering and product development team. We are looking for a talented energetic engineer that has a passion for vehicles to help us continue to elevate the golf car to a vehicle that people look forward to sharing with their families and showing off to their friends. In this role, the engineer will have the opportunity to support the Club Car assembly line with design solutions as well as new product development projects. This job will provide excellent opportunities to gain familiarity and knowledge in Club Car products, processes and our people.

Responsibilities:

· Lead the design process of vehicle related components and modules from concept to production for sustaining production line support as well as new product development and technology projects.

· Ensures technical rigor for all projects assigned (Specifications, DFMEA, DVP, APQP, and Technical Design Reviews).

· Perform project related assignments and work directly with all functions of the organization to ensure project success with respect to Quality, Delivery and Cost.

· Transform market requirements into system, subsystem and component requirements.

· Leads cross functional team to create DFMEAs and DVPs (Design Validation Plans)

· Utilize PTC Creo to design & develop mechanical components, subsystems and systems

· Create and release component and assembly drawings using GD&T when appropriate

· Collaborates with manufacturing engineers to ensure Design For Manufacture (DFM) and to incorporate designs into manufacturing processes.

· Works closely with suppliers to develop components and subsystems that meet specifications.

· Works closely with manufacturing and procurement teams supporting and ensuring production quality and efficiency

Qualifications:

· BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent technical field of study

· Demonstrated expertise in product & assembly design for different manufacturing processes

· Demonstrated use and experience with CAD software; PTC Creo preferred

· Detailed understanding of mechanical engineering principles.

· Demonstrated problem solving and analytical skills including 8D Problem Solving Process.

· Experience working in a vehicle related business preferred.

Key Competencies:

· Strong ability to handle both complex and ambiguous situations and multiple responsibilities simultaneously – mixing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands.

· The right individual will be self-motivated, a strong collaborator, able to think creatively and work with others to find solutions, drive execution, and focus on results.

· Solid Project Management/leadership skills

· Excellent technical, analytical problem solving skills.

· Ability to quickly and efficiently understand and organize information necessary to make engineering decisions.

· Experienced in applying and understanding the results of Finite Element Analysis (FEA).

· Excellent verbal and written communications skills.

· Process knowledge for plastics: injection molding, extrusion, compression molding, blow molding, thermoforming, and other common processes used for the manufacturing of products made from polymeric materials.

· Process knowledge for metals: extrusion, stamping, die cast, welding, and other common manufacturing processes.

· Ability to follow internal engineering design processes and best practices.

· Intermediate to Advanced in MS Project & Excel

We are committed to helping you reach your professional, personal and financial goals. We offer competitive compensation that aligns with our business strategies and comprehensive benefits to help you live your healthiest. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse culture that engages as well as values the different backgrounds and experiences of our employee, which, in turn, spurs innovation, generates creative solutions and enhances our customer relations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identify, national origin, pregnancy, age, marital status, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any legally protected status