What are the responsibilities and job description for the Design Engineer position at Kobe Aluminum Automotive Products?
Job Title: Design Engineer
Classification: Exempt
Department: Product Development
Reports to: Mgr., Product Development
Position Summary:
The Design Engineer supports Kobelco product design by developing conceptual and final design solutions, coordinating project activities, and supporting existing product offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
Classification: Exempt
Department: Product Development
Reports to: Mgr., Product Development
Position Summary:
The Design Engineer supports Kobelco product design by developing conceptual and final design solutions, coordinating project activities, and supporting existing product offerings.
Key Responsibilities:
- Design aluminum components for automotive suspension systems (e.g., control arms, knuckles, links).
- Conduct Finite Element Analysis and reporting.
- Create 3D models and 2D drawings per standards.
- Evaluate customer design proposals and specifications for feasibility and cost.
- Manage product design from concept through production.
- Develop project schedules to meet customer expectations.
- Travel for design reviews, customer meetings, and support Kobelco Sales and Manufacturing.
- Serve as product design liaison with internal and external customers.
- Perform other duties as required.
- Strong communication skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and time management.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment.
- Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling (CATIA, NX).
- Experience with simulation software (Abaqus, Forge NXT).
- Capable of working independently.
- 4-year Engineering degree.
- Prior experience working in a Japanese-owned company is a bonus.
- Experience in 3D CAD is required.
- Experience in automotive sector is preferred.
- General knowledge of automotive components and terminology preferred.
- Occasional physical activity such as walking, sitting, standing, bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, handling, vision tasks, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting up to 50 lbs.