Product Engineer – Fasteners & Hoses

INTRODUCTION TO AM GENERAL

AM General develops and builds specialized ground vehicle systems that get the US Armed Services and our allies to and from their mission safely. Our innovative spirit delivers advanced, rugged, resilient, and dependable mobility solutions. We are one team dedicated to producing the best products for our customers. We have a collective understanding that at AM General our purpose is to serve those who serve to protect us.

We R.I.D.E. with Sgt. Smith!  
 
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PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborates with appropriate production and process staff to understand the fastener, fitting and hose/tube requirements of a particular application or product
• Identifies, selects, or develops fasteners, fittings, and tub/hoses, based on weight, strength, heat and cold tolerance, cost, and durability
• Approves releasing engineering designs at experimental, test or development phases of the program
• Develop/Audie torque strategy across all NA plants in compliance Design and contract requirements
• Oversee or may assist in set-up and monitoring of product testing
• Interact and facilitate contact with our government partners and customers. Includes travel to US military bases
• Provides engineering analysis of field problems and, as required, travel to investigate field issues
• Perform other duties and special tasks as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• BSME, BSEE or a related engineering degree
• 5-7 years of experience on total vehicle or component design and product release
• Required Product knowledge: Automotive fluid transport tubes, hoses, and fittings
• Desired Product Knowledge: Fasteners and Joint Design, Coatings and Corrosion Protection, Fluid Mechanics, Adhesives, Production Process Development, Product Testing, Military Ground Vehicle Systems
• Familiarity with engineering tools and methodologies: DFMEAs, DVPs, testing, control plans, PPAP, and VAVE
• Self-motivated and results orientated, proactive with outstanding planning and follow up skills
• MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint), MS Project, SharePoint, TeamCenter a plus
• Organizational skills and acute attention to detail required

PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Sight: must be able to regularly read computer screen, reports, and various documents with detail and clarity to accomplish work tasks in a safe and efficient manner, including regular use of adequate close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus
• Hearing: must be able to regularly hear well enough to communicate

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Physical Location: This position operates between an office and manufacturing plant environment and is often assigned to a specific shift or hours. The Employee must be able to perform job functions in an environment with varying difficult work conditions such as extreme cold, heat, inclement weather, at heights, and/or while exposed to constant/intermittent loud noises
• Teamwork: This position will work with others to ensure efficiency in the workplace
• Listening Skills: This position will need to understand how to use machinery properly and safely to prevent accidents and ensure all tasks are completed accurately
• Ability to follow instructions: Managers assign tasks and responsibilities, which vary; this position should be able to follow instructions competently
• Methodical approach: Production lines follow a set process, so this position needs a methodical approach to ensure all tasks are completed in the correct order for a smooth-running production line
• Concentration: This position may perform the same or similar tasks repeatedly, so a strong level of concentration when carrying out these tasks is important for quality control purposes. This role is often fast paced, so being able to maintain focus at all times is important

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

 Up to 25% travel may be required