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Decostar Sr. Product Engineer in Carrollton, Georgia
Sr. Product Engineer wanted in Carrollton, Georgia to work with the Program Manager to provide input on product direction; Provide technical expertise and sales support for the quoting of new and exiting programs; Manages all aspects of a product from customer concept/design stage to full production status including design feasibilities; Maintain program costs within budget. Prepare and issue complete request for quote packages to potential suppliers, and complete a competitive analysis prior to awarding business. Use the Decostar Tooling Manual along with engineering drawings and math data as a guideline for quotes; Provide cost and timing as required for all engineering changes for assigned programs. When released, follow-up and ensure changes are implemented correctly and on budget; Provides guidance and training to less experienced engineers or technicians; Manage and support the Decostar APQP Process via the development of the program execution plan under the guidelines of the APQP process; Coordinate secondary tooling in conjunction with the Tooling Manager and the Program Manager. Check fixtures will be quoted according to specific design standards; Maintain program information sheets, B.O.M., design records and PPAP binders; Work with the Advanced Quality Manager to prepare documentation to support submission packages; Insure product packaging is designed, sourced and delivered to meet product, customer and program timing constraints; Work with Tier II suppliers PPAP submissions as assigned; Provide all part requirements for customer order up to and including pilot parts; Provide any required assistance to production needs including the training of production team members during start-up phases as required; Become the lead Program Engineer on the program after launch and manage the cost analysis, VE/VA, engineering changes and CI actions on each specified program; support the overall strategic initiatives of manufacturing sites; Use Process Flow Diagram, PFMEA and DFMEA; Investigate product and process quality issues, conduct root cause analysis; collect and analyze data and implement containment plans and corrective actions; and ensure product packaging is designed, sourced and delivered to meet product, customer and program timing constraints; Perform other duties as directed.