Engineer, Product Dev - Eng'g

Yazaki is a global leader in the research, development, and delivery of vehicle power and data solutions.

Yazaki works with virtually every major auto manufacturer globally, and we've strived to maintain strategic and stable growth throughout our 84-year history. Today, we're looking for energetic people with the potential to perform and the ability to strengthen - and thrive in - the positive work environment we pride ourselves on.

Location: San Pedro Garza García, [[filter2]], USA

POSITION SUMMARY

Product Deliverable Engineers will work to ensure the fulfillment of internal and external customer deliverables in support of an efficient wire harness build. They understand the customer requirements and work to prepare the information for Manufacturing (BOM, cutting and assembly instructions, process diagrams, 2D drawing) based on inputs provided by a Design Release Engineer internal to Yazaki. They facilitate Engineering Change implementation on 2D drawings and are responsible to track, follow up, and resolve critical issues encountered in the preparation of information for Manufacturing. They may partner with EDS Product Deliverables Analysts to prepare the information for Manufacturing. They are the primary communication contact between internal Design, Manufacturing, and other departments within Yazaki as needed, promoting cross-functional collaboration and a culture of knowledge sharing and innovation.

Engineers in senior-level and principal roles will also train and mentor less-experienced Engineers and substitute for Supervisor as needed, which may include oversight of assignments and checking their work. They will have developed expertise in identifying and applying best practices, technologies, and processes.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES & AUTHORITIES

Employees in entry-level to intermediate-experience roles shall have the following responsibilities on increasingly complex assignments:

• Provide clarification and support the analyst through engineering change process implementation, review and approve documents to meet Customer and Mfg. requirements.
• Follow established process to get answers needed by either Mfg. or Customer (Manufacturing Concern Report & Design Request Sheet).
• Lead or participate in the cross-functional design review process.
• Prepare list of components to start procurement of material, follow up on any further clarification triggered by CMD/CPL process, seeking support from other parties involved.
• Analyze and translate customer information to be used on Mfg. Drawings and BOM (ECN/Design Notes/Yazaki Dwg).
• Select components not specified by Customer to be used in the harness.
• Request and follow up on new crimp standard process.
• Determine splice location to optimize functionality at Mfg.
• Maintain close communication with Mfg. to solve or clarify Engineering Change implementation.
• Support at Mfg. build event as requested by Customer and/or Mfg.
• Trace technical issues and problems to root cause using 5 Why and 8D methodology.
• Support updates to workflows, procedures, and work instructions.
• Provide technical training within PDE or Mfg. locations.
• Support company initiatives such as VAVE, profit items, cost reduction, Functional Review, etc.
• The Manager may, at their discretion, assign other or additional responsibilities to an employee in this position.

In addition to above, engineers in senior-level roles shall have these additional responsibilities with an increasing level of involvement in and impact on their organization’s deliverables:

• Create, revise, and modify work instructions, processes, and procedures.
• Support data collection, analysis, corrective action implementation, root cause analysis, and standards.
• Assist in the development and monitoring of training plans for new team members.
• Estimate resource requirements to support creation of Universal Development Plans (UDPs) for new or existing programs.

REQUIREMENTS

Degree Requirements:

Bachelor of Science degree in relevant Engineering discipline.

Associate of Science degree in Engineering discipline acceptable for entry level roles.

Master of Science degree in relevant Engineering discipline preferred for senior-level and principal roles.

Certification Requirements:

Six Sigma or equivalent problem-solving certification preferred for roles beyond entry level.

Previous Experience:

• Employees in entry-level roles: No work experience required.
• Intermediate-experience roles: 2-6 years relevant experience required.
• Senior-level and Principal roles: 10-15 years relevant experience required.

Travel Requirements:

see individual Job Posting

Language:

see individual Job Posting

Application/Software:

Microsoft Suite and 2D print tool required. Additional knowledge of 3D CAD software tool such as Catia v5, AutoCAD, NX, or similar preferred. Employee will be trained to use applicable PLM software and project tracking tools, reaching the proficiency level determined as a requirement of their role.

On Call Requirements:

see individual Job Posting

Physical Requirements:

Primarily sedentary (office position)

Yazaki North America is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, national origin, disability, handicap, veteran status, or other legally protected status or characteristic. Equal opportunity extends to all aspects of the employment relationship. Yazaki North America complies with federal and state equal employment opportunity laws and strives to keep the workplace free from all forms of harassment.