Engineer, Project Design

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The Project Design Engineer position utilizes engineering principles to design, develop, and evaluate new or improved safety products and applications. The Project Design Engineer position reports to the Design Engineering Manager/Supervisor and is located in Mesa, Arizona, as a part of the Daicel Technical Center-America (TCA).

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Conceiving new or improved designs based on marketing input, customer requirements, cost targets, and manufacturability needs.
• Understanding and/or creating the required design documentation.
• Working closely with external and internal customers, both domestic and overseas, to develop the optimum design.
• Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to determine industry or societal safety needs as well as product specifications
• Designing and managing test programs to evaluate and qualify designs, including the preparation of test reports.
• Focuses on the development of a project, the design, resource management, and allocation to complete a requested or potential product.
• Defines the required resources, how to reduce the redundancy of the project, the timeline (milestones), as well as how and when something is to be completed for the assigned project.
• Design support of the product once it enters production.
• Continuous interaction with engineering, business development, and suppliers is required to design, produce, and validate prototype and production products.
• This position must effectively communicate with all levels of management to determine the most cost-effective manufacturing designs and methods to meet or exceed the established design criteria.

• Minimum educational requirements of a BA/BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Chemistry/Chemical Engineering, Physics, or related discipline.
• A minimum of 1-5 years of progressively responsible experience in the design of small mechanisms for a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• A self-starter with the ability to meet committed schedules.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Familiarity and knowledge of Six Sigma methods, structural analysis, common engineering testing procedures (DOE’s, FMEA’s, etc.), structured problem-solving techniques, statistical analysis, and demonstrated expertise in ballistic analysis would be a plus.
• Experience working with pyrotechnics and working in the automotive industry is a plus.
• Ability to communicate effectively with customers, suppliers, and at all levels within the company.

• Experience in the automotive industry, and or safety device industry
• Experience in the explosives/pyrotechnics industry
• Design of Experiments techniques (DOE)
• Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)/Design Review by Failure Mode (DRBFM)
• Structured problem-solving techniques (FTA, 5-Why, etc.)
• Working knowledge of CAD software (Solid Works, or CATIA)
• Familiarity with Six Sigma methods
• Statistical analysis (Minitab) & Structural Analysis
• Demonstrated expertise in ballistic analysis
• Experience in a global business environment, including direct interaction with Japanese subsidiaries, customers, or suppliers.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The individual must be able to work effectively and professionally with all levels of employees and management in a team-oriented environment. Proficiency in Solid Works, Microsoft Applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) as well as excellent communication, motivational, and organizational skills. Project management skills are required. This position requires the ability to read and understand specifications and drawings thoroughly. The individual must be able to understand all policies, procedures,…