The Development Engineer will support the Advanced Development Team by planning and leading the design and development of customer projects/products and the R&D of new materials and technologies.
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Development Engineer - VTCA
Vuteq Technical Center Americas is a Sales and Engineering service provider representing Vuteq and Diversity Vuteq manufacturing groups throughout North America. The Vuteq group of companies is actively engaged in automotive parts manufacturing and design and currently supplies Interior and Exterior components to General Motors, Toyota Motor Manufacturing and Honda Motor Manufacturing. Located in Woodstock, Ontario, we are proud to supply quality products and services to our customers for the past 38 years. We are a diverse team of skilled professionals, and pride ourselves in maintaining a culture that is inclusive, supportive and provides opportunities for growth.
These is a new open position for a Development Engineer to join our team!
Job Description
The Development Engineer will support the Advanced Development Team by planning and leading the design and development of customer projects/products and the R&D of new materials and technologies.
Salary Range : $60,000 - $97,000/yr
What we offer:
Yearly provided uniforms
Safety shoe allowance of $160
Prescription safety glasses
Employer paid family benefit plan
RRSP/DPSP Incentives
Referral bonuses
Extensive hands-on training
Team appreciation lunches
Kaizen incentive program
Paid sick and personal time
Paid earned day – 1/year up to 11 max.
Paid vacation time – 2 weeks/year
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Stability - 38 years in Woodstock
Paid OT for 40+ hours a week or 8+ hours a day
Opportunities for team member growth and development
If you are looking to join a company with a friendly atmosphere, and a passionate team with limitless potential, Vuteq is the place for you!
Apply today to join the Vuteq team!
Position Description
Support product research and development activity and manage projects through to completion
Develop new materials, processes based on our customers’ needs and trends
Attend development project meetings and report target and status
Complete technical presentations both internally and to external customers
Development projects: create design of experiments, contacting vendors to acquire equipment and materials, perform tests and trials of designs, prepare and present final findings to appropriate manager and OEM Engineering
Prototyping: analyze data received from customers, developing, and building of the prototype
Benchmarking: researching relevant competitors’ products, communicate with the sales department about competitor models, dismantle parts and document findings, present findings to appropriate manager
Testing: studying customer standards, setting up jigs and fixtures for tests, perform testing to customers specifications/standards, report findings to appropriate manager
Machine development: research new technologies in the Interior industry, collaborate with multiple vendors and suppliers for information, analyze findings and decide further methods of procedures
Analyze existing automotive interior parts for safety, performance, and feasibility.
Work following PDCA flow
Support and maintain environmental initiatives that reduce waste, energy consumption, and operational impact
• Ensure team member compliance with all environmental regulations, policies and industry standards.
Qualifications Education
Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design or similar field or successful completion of a minimum three-year advanced engineering diploma from a college is considered an asset.
Experience
Experience with CATIA V5, Unigraphics, or SolidWorks
Experience with AutoDesk, ALIAS, Rhino 3D or Creo Freestyle
Experience with PPAP, APQP, DFMEA, PFMEA
MS Office (particularly Excel, PowerPoint)
Some injection molding knowledge and experience is an advantage
Excellent knowledge of plastics & other automotive interior/exterior materials
3-5 years’ experience with engineering product development
3-5 years’ experience coordinating engineering projects to ensure compliance with customer standards
1-2 years of experience in testing equipment exposure (Instron, weather chambers, spray equipment, and 3D printing operation)
1-2 years of sewing experience and material knowledge as an asset
Skills and Abilities
Ability to manage time efficiently to meet deadlines set by customers
Prioritization skills; ability to adapt to changing demands (internal and/or external)
Interpersonal skills; ability to present technical information to customers in a professional environment
Conduct statistical analysis of data (performance/dimensional) to understand trends and implement corrective action
Develop and maintain positive and productive professional relationships with internal (Vuteq) and external customers
High attention to detail
Ability to show versatility and resourcefulness when problem solving
Organizational skills; ability to organize tasks and deadlines while working on several different projects
Actively listening to customers, suppliers, and internal team members on project requirement changes
Ability to manage a small group of professionals towards a shared goal
Communicating in a second language would be considered an asset
Other
Must have a valid driver’s license
While we appreciate all applications received, only those candidates considered for an interview will be contacted.
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