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Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group lists this Prototype Development Senior Engineer opportunity in saline, Michigan. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Classification: Public
Location: Saline, Mi
Reporting to the Prototype Development Senior Engineering Manager, the primary responsibility of this role is to lead preparation of tooling, process planning and suppliers during prototype builds to ensure highest quality and on-time vehicle delivery. Including but not limited to quoting, sourcing, CAD modeling, parts list confirmation, scheduling, quality control, and supplier management as well as an understanding of weld and paint process and equipment. The person in this role will support the Vehicle Prototype department's objective to support Toyota North America Product Development and Vehicle Evaluation.
Responsibilities
The required work is cyclical and will change during a project from early schedule planning to CV build management. The required work will start with early process planning for jigs and tooling. And finish with leading CV build activity for welding and paint processes.
Grasp key project requirements to set early process targets and strategy.
In-house process planning considering Safety /Quality / Productivity/ Cost
Develop and maintain Operation Plan (OP) for in-house process, tooling and vendor activity.
Clear communication of deliverables to project team and Sr. manager
Operation Plan tracking in-house process and tooling to meet project goals.
Attend project meetings and negotiate countermeasures.
Summarize status and report to upper management weekly.
Attend prototype vendors for part kento-kai, fixture approval and weekly status meetings.
Track and follow responsible processes, tooling, and vendor issues to closure.
Issue and manage in-house tooling spec
Process offline robot programming.
Chair meetings with in-house shop and other groups to monitor vehicle build progress.
Travel to supply base to review parts prior to shipment
Track and resolve quality problems
Measure and adjust In-House tooling, N&P check welded sub-assemblies
Multi-tasking will be required due to activity overlaps
Supporting build process both at prototype vendor and at PD Weld and Paint line
Qualifications
4+ years of experience working on Toyota vehicle programs in either manufacturing, production engineering, PD, Design or QE.
Deep understanding of tooling (design and manufacturing) & Welding and Painting process planning.
Deep understanding body structure and shell body, welding, and painting process.
Proficient in body accuracy and related measurement equipment, model set, fixture, and part scanning.
Proficient with 3D CAD (Catia) - CATIA/CARROT 3 Robot Offline Programming
Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills to act as a representative of NA R&D to TMC, manufacturing, affiliates, and suppliers.
Ability & willingness to coach and mentor less experienced engineers/co-ops
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally, up to 20% of the time.
Willingness to work overtime up to 25% of the time including weekends.
What you may bring
Experience in other engineering fields such as design, procurement, quality or manufacturing.
Experience using PolyWorks
Experience in LSW (Laser Screw Welding) or Self Piercing Rivets
Completed TBP with Panel.
Completion of JKK
Completion of OJD.
Terrace Experience in managing 3D Data
Experience supporting equipment installations for weld or painting equipment
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Design
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Worksite address
saline, MI, 48176, US
Who can apply
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