What are the responsibilities and job description for the Sr. Design Engineer position at gokenamericallc?
Headquartered in Dublin, Ohio (USA) with Engineering Centers in Pune, India and Yokohama, Japan, Goken is a global Engineering Services and Product Development company founded in 2004. We partner with OEMs and suppliers across the mobility space, as well as clients in non-mobility industries, to deliver innovative solutions and accelerate product development.
At Goken, we embrace our motto of “Time to Innovate” by pushing boundaries, cultivating entrepreneurial thinking, and empowering individuals who thrive on tackling challenges, embrace fresh ideas, and are driven to create solutions that shape the future. This mindset fuels our mission and empowers our teams to solve complex problems, deliver measurable value, and move our clients and industries forward.
Our Vision is to empower associates to drive innovation and lead meaningful change wherever it’s needed, ensuring we stay ahead of the challenges and opportunities of tomorrow. Our Mission is to build trust that fosters greatness in our people, excellence in our clients, and positive impact in the communities we serve.
Goken offers a competitive compensation structure and benefits that support professional growth and personal well-being. We also foster a culture built on high performance, collaboration, continuous improvement, and ongoing professional development.
Responsibilities:
- Lead & support engineering activities for large scale product development programs by investigating feasibility, perform design using CATIA, conduct layout review, drawing, creating & negotiation w/surrounding component functional units.
- Create concepts & specifications that meet cost, delivery, accuracy, & quality targets.
- Lead transition from task-based activity to small-scale projects by monitoring & tracking progress of projects & handle issues that arise.
- Report & escalate to mgmt. Support management with projects scope, scheduling, quoting & reporting for these small-scale projects.
- Mentor & train assocs. Search new ways to increase overall efficiency, utilize up-to-date tech & reduce design & parts costs.
- Travel to client sites.
- Will work in various unanticipated locations throughout U.S.-5% domestic travel.
- Telecommuting option – employee must live in OH.
Qualifications:
Master’s in Engineering & 2 yrs exp OR Bachelor’s in Engineering & 5 yrs exp. 2 yrs exp using CATIA V5 &/or 3DEXPERIENCE in design of metal & plastic auto components & assemblies, with knowledge of FMVSS standards & cross functional coordination for vehicle integration; 6 months of experience developing & analyzing kinematic models of mechanical systems to meet functional, performance & cost requirements; 6 months exp developing & standardizing methodologies for MBD & 2D drawing creation using CATIA; 6 months exp w/ electromechanical systems including wire harness; & 6 months exp with DFM principles
Goken is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and engaging workplace across all global locations. We value diversity and provide equal opportunities for career growth and professional development, regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by law.