Resident Engineer

Key: such as audio, infotainment, body-in-white, trim, instrument panel, wiring, electrical, system integration and EMC/EMI.

CAD models, specifications and drawings. Will be the search strings.

Job Title: Resident Engineer

Summary :

Currently seeking a Resident Engineer for GM to support our company’s business in the Automotive Microphones and Headphones business unit. The position will be based in Farmington Hills (MI) and will involve customer-facing responsibilities in the Greater Detroit area in support of HEA’s customer GM and related Tiers. This position will work closely with the HEA engineering team and the Customer Business Units (CBU) in supporting HEA’s business development and technical support activities for various customers.

Job Responsibilities

Lead the integration aspects of ’s new product development programs at the customer’s site.

• Convey design requirements to the customer, including reserving packaging space for speakers, enclosures and amplifiers.
• Interact with the customer’s various engineering organizations, such as audio, infotainment, body-in-white, trim, instrument panel, wiring, electrical, system integration and EMC

Communicate customer design direction and changes to the design team, including program management, engineering, and sales.

• Facilitate the transfer of CAD files, specifications, change requests, roll-out plans, software tools, etc., between the customer and using data exchange systems as necessary
• Review packaging models with the customer and the development team.
• Coordinate the communication of related design documentation between the customer and , such as; specifications, GD&T requirements, connector pin-out definitions, communications protocols and wiring diagrams.
• As necessary, track engineering change requests.

First inspection of warranty parts

• Communication interface to the customer
• Forward parts and communicate to quality organizations for further analysis

Chair and/or attend customer meetings as ’s engineering representative. Coordinate meeting assignments with fellow Resident Engineers, as necessary. Provide immediate feedback to the appropriate personnel.

• Early system packaging meetings
• Microphone/RSE/audio system open issue meeting
• Component packaging reviews
• Design reviews at the concept, prototype, and production stages of development
• Issue-resolution reviews following customer builds at the concept, prototype, and production stages of development
• Pilot reviews and launch-readiness meetings

Review sample parts (concept - prototype- and production-level) with the customer for immediate feedback.

• Verify integration of components in concepts, prototype- and production-level vehicles.
• Compare customer and components against CAD models, specifications, and drawings.

A report, investigate track all software integration issues discovered by the customer.

Report and negotiate engineering specifications with the customer.

Assess the customer’s mindset. Report substantial changes in the customer’s (Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Manufacturing, etc.) perceptions of ’s performance to Engineering and Sales management.

Assist Sales personnel in supporting the customer, as necessary.

• Communicate all commercial issues by the customer to the appropriate Sales personnel. All cost and price related discussions are the responsibility of Sales personnel.
• Forward information on customer and competitor activities relevant to ’s interests.
• In the event that is a Tier 2 supplier, coordinate communications and meetings with the Tier 1 suppliers regarding engineering design and integration issues. On occasion, with prior agreement, in the absence of sales personnel, negotiate topics such as part delivery, shipping, packaging and product labeling with the Tier 1 supplier.
• In the absence of the Sales personnel, accompany the customer on facility visits.
• Review these and similar activities with fellow Resident Integration Engineers.

Travel periodically to support program reviews, training, etc., including some international travel. Review assignments with fellow Resident Integration Engineers, as required.

Assist in system level debug operations. Collect relevant measurements, communication logs and other data to enable design engineering to quickly resolve integration issues.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Basic Qualifications:

This position requires a BS degree or equivalent in Engineering, preferably Acoustics, Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Experience working as an Audio/Electronics Resident Engineer with North American OEM’s

Experience working with GM Engineering Preferred

2-5 years of engineering experience in the field of acoustics and measurement or Audio/Electronics

Strong background in microphones, audio technology, audio architecture or Electronics

Background in electrical and/or mechanical automotive product development

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

A history of successful, proactive performance supporting challenging customers

Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills

Strong computer skills using Microsoft Operating System and Office products

This position requires local and occasionally worldwide travel

Must have the ability to interact with our customers and functional groups within International globally

Ability to successfully manage multiple projects concurrently

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrates the ability to conceptualize. Solves problems through deductive reasoning.
• Pays attention to details affecting overall outcome of work. Identifies trends and problems accurately and quickly.
• Applies education, training, and experience toward mastery of job requirements.
• Communicates detailed or technical information clearly. Logically organizes ideas; gives open and honest feedback.
• Demonstrates sufficient business vocabulary to communicate effectively and develop a professional rapport with others.
• Uses techniques to manage stress so that it does not interfere with the accomplishments of the work. Maintains calm demeanor even during stressful periods. Demonstrates ability to accept criticism.
• Overcomes obstacles to getting the work done. Keeps promises and meets commitments. Demonstrates personal integrity in all interactions. Maintains confidences.
• Demonstrates ability to take charge when necessary. Manages self-control to ensure the ideas of others are heard. Stands up for personal opinions.
• Demonstrates ability to work effectively with others possessing less experience or technical expertise. Can accept decisions which go contrary to personal ideas and beliefs. Can accept compromise.
• Demonstrates ability to get ideas across through clear and logical communication. Demonstrates ability to lead meetings, speak in public, and prepare written correspondence.
• Performs activities which are uncomfortable to achieve personal growth.
• Recognizes the motivations and hidden agendas of others. Strive for win-win outcomes. Accurately relays progress, obstacles, and opportunities.
• Displays empathy and maintains solid working relationships. Accurately interprets the feelings of others. Demonstrates compassion through words and actions.
• Is driven to accomplish more than is necessary. Seeks to exceed established standards. Is innovative and creative in accomplishing the work.
• Takes appropriate role in the team, leading or following. Accept the decisions of the team.
• Effectively plans and organizes projects impacting the work of others. Meets deadlines without disruption to daily operations. Adapts to change.
• Design engineering, automotive development environment, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing, basic manufacturing techniques (injection molding, metal stamping, soldering, welding, forming, etc.)

GOOD COMMUNICATION SKILLS

DURATION: 4-6 Months

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