Product Engineer II

Designs and develops products and systems to meet or exceed customer requirements

Essential Functions:
• Designs products according to customer requirements.
• Determines feasibility of new and modified components and assemblies using analytical engineering tools.
• Defines test methods based on customer and Hi-Lex specifications.
• Supports prototype builds and testing / validation for assigned products.
• Develops relationships with key customer associates.
• Provides technical support to customers, Hi-Lex manufacturing, quality assurance, program management and sales.
• Prepares 3D models and drawings using Hi-Lex CAD systems
• Investigates test failures and quality concerns using advanced problem solving tools.
• Supports VANE & DFM activities.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.

Secondary Functions:
• Understanding of customer change and release systems.
• Provides support to Jr. Engineers, Designers and Technicians.
• Supports competitor benchmarking activity.
• Performs other duties as necessary.
• 5S support

Specialized Training, Skills, Abilities, Experience:

•  Automotive control cable or seating experience is preferred 
• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering or engineering technology or equivalent field.
• 2-5 years or more of experience in product design or development
• Knowledge of applicable Hi-Lex products and procedures.
• Knowledge of engineering practices (GD & T, DOE, FMEA, DFM, CAD applications, statistical analysis, etc.)

Physical Requirements/ Working Conditions:
• Office environment with noise from computer peripherals such as mainframe, disk drives and printers.
• Periodic factory visits with noise from manufacturing equipment
• Periodic travel by air, car or train to other company operations, customers and/or suppliers.