SNAP-ON Location: Rochester Hills, MI
Division: RSI – Repair System and Information
Group: Snap-on Equipment Solutions (EQS)
Full time position: Sr. Project Engineer-Mechanical Independently design and develop the most complex products as a senior level individual contributor or as a project leader, often requiring development of new or improved products/processes/ techniques. Independently assess feasibility and soundness of proposed products. Manage and develop the most complex projects and plans with large teams involving a variety of engineering disciplines. Provide technical counsel and assistance to less experienced employees. Individuals in this capacity are recognized as being technical experts and/or having excellent project management skills/proficiency. It may or may not have people responsibilities. Perform standard engineering assignments, which are of moderate to complex technical requirements in the design and manufacturing of automotive OEM service tools.
1. Independently design and develop the most complex products as a senior level individual contributor or as a project leader, often requiring development of new or improved products/processes/ techniques.
2. Independently, or through team leadership, establish direction and oversee entire projects. Integrate efforts of other divisions including engineering, manufacturing and marketing.
3. Contribute to successful project completion by defining and establishing design constraints and resolving conflicting requirements.
4. Direct preparation of appropriate documentation and reviews to ensure accuracy.
5. Ensure completion of assigned projects within budget, time and cost constraints. Prepare time, cost and manpower estimates. Provide technical direction.
6. Contribute inventions, new designs or techniques that are regarded as major advances in the industry.
7. Provide technical counsel and assistance to less experienced employees.
8. Personal development.
9. Other miscellaneous duties as assigned .
Perform moderate to complex technical tasks through the application of engineering principles and practices. Interface with customers in order to identify needs for new tool designs. Generate and document new tool designs from concept, to prototype, to manufacturing and packaging for end use. Gather tool requirements and application information. Develop tooling concepts and solutions. Develop tool mock-ups, prototypes (e.g. 3D printing). Coordinate with machine shops and other suppliers for prototype fabrication. Test and validate tools on vehicles or vehicle subsystems. Document legacy tools where existing documentation is deficient. Bachelor's degree in engineering or science or equivalent work experience (mechanical / electrical). Extensive technical knowledge, usually acquired by a minimum of 8-10+ years automotive related experience or a master's degree in engineering or science and 5 years experience. Experience in vehicle communications protocols is preferred. Strong analytical and conceptual abilities. Experience with automotive OEM service and diagnostic tools is a plus. Hands-on Automotive assembly or repair experience preferred. 3D and 2D CAD proficiency is preferred (Autodesk Inventor). Experience interpreting and applying GD&T principals. Understanding of engineering principles, machining, injection molding. Expert technical competence or demonstrated technical competence with excellent project management skills. Complex problem solving skills , b road investigative skills , h ighly analytical. E xcellent communications, organizational and time management skills. Function as a motivated and contributing team member. Self starter , n egotiating skills , Innovative/creative , and Adaptable to change.
