Educational Background

Mechanical or electrical Engineering degree

Good understanding of project management

Ability to manage the 3D mechanical design process, DFM and Design Reviews.

Minimum 2 years’ experience as CAD design engineer.

Technical Skills

Create and manage designs in a 3D CAD environment

Import and process 3D models and 2D designs

Making component drawings for suppliers and customer drawings

Iterative development of molded parts

Language Skills

Fluent in English (written and spoken). German and/or French are assets

IT Skills

Version control software SVN

Good working knowledge of office software

Experience in managing BOM (bill-of-materials) in SAP Material Master, and SAP EasyDMS

Experience with automotive EDI systems is a strength

Practical and recent experience in 2D/3D CAD (AutoCAD and CATIA are musts, NX or Creos are considered added strengths)

Soft Skills

Ability to manage the design process, perform DFM, D2Cost and design reviews with other stakeholders.

Maintain a clean desk policy

Leads all design aspects of the internal project from startup phase to final release (and launch if applicable).

Manage the BOM and document the manufacturing requirements in a router with associated drawings and specifications, in close collaboration with the System Engineers.

Ordering of technical documentation, new materials and new products which may help the current development activities.

Request and lead the necessary design reviews.

Gather, analyze and amend specifications and procedures.

Collaborate with other stakeholders to ensure that the application development meets all component performance, quality and manufacturing requirements.

Internal design timing plan and regular coordination.

Document and issue tickets for identified issues (WPD’s)

Provide input to system engineers for Gate Reviews

Follow the Project Structure Plan (PSP) and all defined company processes