Location: Wixom, MI
Company: ATS Automation
writing detailed technical proposals for all types of automation equipment and projects. • In projects where technical complexity is high, the individual will involve key members of engineering management in pricing and conceptual layout. This individual takes the lead role in these groups and is responsible for assigning tasks and for ensuring task completion.
• Assist engineers and other technical staff in the design and development of products, systems, processes and equipment by analyzing technical problems and working closely to customer specifications. • Involve third party vendors and suppliers in the quoting process, where necessary. • Travel to the customer’s site to assist in
project or product development, working with engineering design specifications, objectives and standards. • Provide sales presentations to customer personnel, when required.
• Obtain and prepare detailed estimates of time, quantities, labour and material costs required for work areas, such as product design, testing, machine building, equipment installations and manufacturing processes. • Assemble and collect all necessary technical information and customer specifications from Engineering, Sales and Marketing in order to prepare detailed proposals. • Analyze material and write in clear, concise language for initial draft. Select, organize, edit and revise proposal. • Ensure that the proposal
is sent to the customer by the most efficient route to ensure it arrives on or before the deadline date.
• Define scope of work adequately enough in proposal to allow Project Manager and project team to begin work on the system. • May be assigned special projects in support of Engineering and Sales and Marketing, as required. • Position involves extensive use of Computer Aided Design and computerized spreadsheets. • Ensure that all business activities are performed with the highest ethical standards and in compliance with the ATS Code of Business Conduct. • Strictly follow Quality requirements as defined within the manual and procedures • Adhere to all health and safety rules and procedures.
Additional Information Responsible for preparing technical bids for projects, from customer introduction and receipt of RFQ through to operations kickoff. Performs a wide variety of technological functions in various aspects of mechanical and electrical engineering, primarily in support of the design and development of factory automation systems. This includes preparing and writing innovative, detailed proposals for potential customers, working from general automation ideas and concepts. Join our globally growing team at ATS Industrial Automation where we create complex automation solutions at the highest level that sustainably impact lives around the world.
At ATS, a publicly traded global company with a proud 40-year history, we help drive the future with our factory-wide automation solutions. At ATS Industrial Automation, what we do matters - both to our customers and to their customers. With 600 skilled employees around the world, we design, build and service mission-critical automated assembly and test solutions for mobility, nuclear and specialty automation. Our customers are leaders in their industries and rely on us to deliver what we promise - on time and on budget.
Combined with our broad product portfolio, financial strength and global presence, we provide our customers with the best automation solutions wherever and whenever they need them. Join our ATS Industrial Automation Team because: We VALUE our People : The foundation of a great company is having the best team which is why we continuously work to develop, engage, empower, and energize our people. We’ve got GREAT Work Perks : We provide a variety of perks to our employees. Make sure you ask more about our flexible work schedules, employee events, employee referral program and safety shoe programs.
We offer COMPETITIVE Total Rewards : Competitive starting salaries, overtime pay eligibility, paid vacation, company paid short- and long-term disability and life insurance, comprehensive health benefits, 401K matching program, Employee Incentive Bonus program and optional Employee Share Purchase Program. We support internal GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT : ATS Automation offers endless opportunities for professional growth and development, including tuition reimbursement programs and our commitment to promoting from within.
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designs, legal validation requirements, North American customer standards, current industry trends, and our competitors' technology. Lead the design, validation, and release of steering wheel and driver airbag systems using the YF product development process.
Ensures documents, processes and procedures are managed and maintained using all YFSS standards and systems (YFi OS, PMP, Lean, CPP, CMP, EPIC, BEP, etc. ) Understand the YF customers' engineering organization and build relationships with the key engineering and technology " decision makers" Inform customer engineering and YF leadership of significant launch, production or timing related issues (" no surprises"
). Be the single point of customer contact on your programs. Work with Program Management to ensure engineering resources and budget goals are met from award through SOP.
Successfully fulfill people leadership and people development responsibilities, including providing mentorship and support of the international " back office" team; succession planning; resource planning, etc. Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines simultaneously. Any and all other duties as assigned by your Manager. Education: Minimum requirement: Bachelor's Degree Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace or similar) Preferred: Master's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Aerospace or similar) Chinese and/
or Spanish language skills helpful, but not required PMP training or Program Management experience desired Work Experience and Skills Required: 7+ years' experience in the automotive industry, including at least two successful product launches - preferably with North American OEMs.
Experience in steering wheel/ driver airbag modules required. Experience leading programs and teams with full engineering responsibility. Airbag module testing and performance analysis experience. Knowledge of plastic part design for injection molding. Knowledge of Injection Mold Tooling (gates, parting lines, action, etc. ) as it relates to part design. Plastic resin and materials selection knowledge as related to airbag modules and steering wheel components.
Ability to develop component and sub-assembly GD&T tolerancing and tolerance stack-up studies in support of manufacturing & craftsmanship goals. Knowledge of leather- and PUR wrapping processes and design limitations for steering wheels and driver airbags. Experience using CAE as a design and product optimization tool. Ability to communicate in a professional and respectful manner in a team environment. Identify and address issues in a direct, " data driven" manner. Self-motivated and enthusiastic; " coaching" style.
Available as needed for domestic and international travel, up to 25%. PDN-9ae7d9ee-2954-4539-b81d-87cff6e4d1f0
