Assistant Manager - Application Engineering

Job Summary

The Application Engineer is responsible to lead engineering projects in support of chain drive timing systems & variable cam timing systems product development including Ford I6 Timing Drive.

Responsibilities

• Knowledge and understanding of Gasoline Ignition & Diesel Combustion systems and performance.
• Work with customers to understand their Valve timing strategy and in turn select the appropriate products from the book shelf
• Creation or review of product performance specifications or targets.
• Design of product to meet specification and packaging constraints.
• Proof of concept evaluation and technical assessment of design refinements with the analytical calculation, stack ups,
• Recommend application specific design changes that meet customer s technical requirements.
• Lead or support DFMEA and DVP&R reviews with customers .
• Support analysis of prototype parts for functional performance and/or failure modes as well as parts diagnostics on customer vehicles/engines.
• Lead or support all technical meetings with customers / suppliers and with appropriate cross functional team
• Knowledge & use of problem solving techniques for failure investigation and root cause analysis - 8D, FTA, Six Sigma etc
• Release design for various program phases in conformance with product design guidelines and Product Development Processes.
• Identify new concepts that address weaknesses within our current product portfolio or technology roadmap.
• Plant product support for improved quality, manufacturing efficiency or design cost reductions.
• Should be able to work and co-ordinate for a project with multinational working group.
• Should be competent in ISO 50001:2011 requirements for establishing, implementing, maintaining and improving an energy management system and follow a systematic approach in achieving continual improvement of energy performance, including energy efficiency, energy use and consumption