JOB SUMMARY

Conducts high-level vehicle integration / engineering activities, including decision making related to product design. These activities include directing design activities, FEA analysis, supporting drawing creation, engineering specification reviews, supplier issue resolution, engineering cost estimates, applicable development timing, and supporting validation / verification for appropriate projects. Resolve engineering issues independently. These may include providing root cause analysis, countermeasure evaluation, compiling necessary engineering support information, supplier / assembly plant problem resolutions, appropriate analysis, leading design reviews, creating an environment for consensus, and implementing engineering changes. Additionally, provides engineering assistance to Isuzu related companies and departments as necessary.

% of time spent on each activity

PRINCIPAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

40% 1. Designs / analyzes / integrates structural components or parts for commercial vehicles. Evaluates technical content, improves quality, reduces cost, makes effective decisions, and meets schedules while considering all available alternatives. Reports activities and decisions to Manager for approval and guidance.

5% 2. Maintains and coordinates assigned projects and schedules. Reports status to management in a timely manner.

15% 3. Communicates effectively with Isuzu Japan engineering, suppliers, production facilities, joint venture partners and other parties based on teamwork concepts. Works to maintain project schedules / milestones. Creates SOR documents for suppliers.

5% 4. Assists and consults with other Isuzu departments and companies, sharing technical documentation to support Isuzu’s collective objectives.

5% 5. Analyzes new technologies and trends. Prepares various reports and research results to management in both the U.S. and in Japan.

5% 6. Attends technical events/meetings at suppliers, production facilities, potential Isuzu vendors, Isuzu Japan, and others.

5% 7. Investigates North American Commercial Vehicle competitors’ vehicles or specific subsystems for competitive engineering research. Prepares presentations for reviews and information sharing.

15% 8. Evaluates / releases engineering design drawings. Mentors other engineering team members.

5% 9. Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Proficient PC skills in Windows applications/Microsoft Office and presentation applications
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to sketch, interpret drawings and 3D virtual designs
• Investigative and research skills such as benchmarking, internet search techniques, etc.
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Must be able to obtain and keep a commercial driving license and medical certificate

PHYSICAL STANDARDS

The employee must be able to access, enter, and retrieve data using a computer. This is primarily a sedentary position in a controlled office environment which requires only occasional reaching, stooping, and lifting of office files, reports or records, typically weighing 5 lbs. or less. Requires occasional light lifting (5-25 lbs.) and on rare occasions, heavy lifting (60 lbs.). Must be able on rare occasions to bend, crawl, climb, crouch, kneel and reach above shoulder level in the performance of job duties. Position requires 5 – 20% domestic and international travel, including overnight stays.

Pay scale for this position is between $92,161 and $117,505. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

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