CFMOTO is seeking an experienced and dynamic Project Engineer to join our accessories product team. The Project Engineer will play a pivotal role in driving the development and execution of our PG&A accessory line-up, focusing on delivering product timelines, developing engineering requirements, CAD concepts and test requirements. This individual will collaborate closely with Product Managers, Industrial Design, Project Management, and cross-functional teams to define and deliver product programs on-time, to budget, while meeting quality objectives.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Project Engineering
- Leads the develoment of new product technical documentation, testing and validation requirements along with part requirements
- Takes Product Requirement Documents and creates and develops engineering requirements
- Leads the product development process in collaboration with CFMOTO Global design and project engineers
- Assists in the design and integration of accessories to vehicle units
- Communicates both internally and externally to management, project team members and cross functional peers / leadership; provides feedback to internal and external suppliers as needed
- Resolves problems in assigned projects using innovative solutions and interfaces with others in the company, reports and escalates to executive management as needed; Provides design and directional feedback throughout projects
- Makes effective engineering / business decisions when presented with multiple options for how to progress with the project
- Performs quality control on the project throughout development to maintain the standards expected
- Maintains and improves other project development tools as necessary to drive the development process
- Prepares and presents reports periodically on the status of assigned projects
- Manages multiple project initiatives simultaneously
CAD
- Creates and manages CAD models and assemblies within NX software
- Works with the rapid prototyping process and scan data for use in CAD layout
- Coordinates and consults other employees in department to design, lay out, or detail components and systems and to resolve design or other problems
- Modifies and revises designs to correct operating deficiencies or to reduce production problems
- Revises and updates existing models reflecting design changes, in collaboration with other CFMOTO locations to ensure consistent documentation of the products / projects
Testing
- Takes Engineering Requirement Documents and creates and develops testing requirements
- Tests samples and researching a product's effectiveness and impact; fits and tests accessories as required
- Engage technical experts and functional team members for driving resolution and in developing corrective actions to improve product Quality
Project Management
- Defines/refines product scheduling, resource allocation, risk management and managing project budgets.
- Coordinates people and resources to ensure commitments are achieved within agreed-on time, cost, and quality parameters
- Manages the health and performance of new product development projects to ensure on-time launch.
- Adjusts schedules and targets on the project as needed
- Creates and maintains comprehensive project documentation
Qualifications
Education & Experience Required
- Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, or related field.
- 3-7 years’ previous experience in similar role within the Powersports, Automotive or retail-based industry.
- Proven track record of managing and developing parts and products.
- CAD software competency.
- Project Management experience.
- Hands-on mechanical aptitude and knowledge of product design, development and testing process
- Experience driving level 1 and level 2 document creation
- Must be able to collaborate with multiple teams
- Excellent knowledge of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint and proficient with Word and Outlook
- Negotiation and dispute resolution skills
- Strong customer focus and service orientation with the ability to interact effectively with colleagues, dealers/customers and suppliers at all levels in a cross-cultural setting
Job Competencies
- Problem solving; the ability to work effectively with a cross functional group to achieve a selected goal
- Directs work; ability to provide direction, delegate, and provide guidance on work assignments
- Plans and aligns; ability to proritize work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals
- Problem solving
- Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems
- Proven problem solving, decision making and planning skills
- A positive attitude, motivated, self-starter with strong teamwork skills
- Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences
- Flexibility
- Demonstrates speed and flexibility as appropriate in responding to and adapting to change
- Demonstrated ability to adapt to a challenging and developing environment; willingness to take on new responsibilities as our business evolves
Additional information
- All applicants must be eligible to work in the US
- Flexible work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8 am – 8 pm; ability to work required hours; connect with international team members
- Working conditions are normal for an office and product development shop environment
- Requires use of office equipment such as computers, telephones, copy machines
- Required sitting and computer-related activities for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
- Equipment operation requires specialized training and testing within CFMOTO standards
- Travel up to 25%; international travel required.
- Ability to ride and evaluate powersports products