Senior Engineer Steering Systems

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Full-time - Mid Level

Lisle, IL

10,001+ employees

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About the position

The Senior Engineer - Steering Systems at INTERNATIONAL is responsible for leading engineering projects related to the design and development of steering systems for commercial vehicles. This role involves cross-functional collaboration, technical problem-solving, and the implementation of new technologies in the transportation industry, contributing to the company's mission of sustainable mobility.

Responsibilities

• Lead activities for engineering projects of new product development that involve steering systems, ensuring timely delivery, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Develop solutions to technical challenges while maintaining product integrity.
• Communicate recommendations, opportunities, and risks to cross-functional teams, design engineers, and suppliers.
• Coordinate design trade-offs between functional engineering groups to meet steering systems objectives.
• Implement engineering changes by releasing new designs to production, utilizing CAD tools and creating Bills Of Materials (BOMs).
• Create technical documentation, including Design Requirement Documents (DRDs), boundary diagrams, DFMEA, P-Diagrams, and DVP&R.
• Follow problem-solving methodologies for root cause analysis and implement ICA and PCA for engineering issues.
• Create product build books for manufacturing and service.
• Provide direction and guidance to less experienced team members.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science with at least 2 years of experience in product design/development or computer science experience.
• OR a Master's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Computer Science.

Nice-to-haves

• Expertise in truck and/or automotive design and development process.
• Experience in the release process of design and engineering changes for parts, assemblies, and BOMs.
• Experience in CAD 3D modeling and drawing release in NX/Team Center.
• Experience developing parts using structural and mechanical design, hydraulics, and kinematics analysis.
• Knowledge of GD&T and Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes such as metal forming, stamping, and casting.
• Experience in problem-solving tools such as 8D, Six-sigma, and Lean.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience with formal presentations.
• Creation and execution of DFMEAs, DRDs, and DVPs.