Prototype Engineer

The Commodity Prototype Optimization (CPO) Team has the responsibility to manage the prototype tooling and high-cost piece costs for Product Development's prototype vehicle builds. This includes daily interactions with Tier 1 suppliers, tool shops, Prototype and Production Purchasing, Program Management, D&R Engineering and Test Planning.

Position Duties Include:

• Manage two databases where prototype piece cost negotiation statuses are maintained. Requires communicating with CPO team members, suppliers, purchasing and others to ensure accurate information.
• Lead twice weekly meetings with the CPO team to ensure all prototype piece cost negotiations are progressing in time to support the prototype build.
• Prepare bid packages for injection mold prototype tooling.
• Participate with other CPO team members in supplier negotiations.

As skills and knowledge of prototype tooling and piece cost develop, opportunity to lead negotiations with suppliers.

2-year Engineering Technology Degree; BS degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferred
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to handle high-stress situations without losing composure
Excellent organizational skills
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and Outlook
Automotive Engineering experience desired
Knowledge of prototype tooling processes is a plus

Unusual or Special Physical Requirements of Position
Lifting: Up to 50 lbs, 10%
Climbing: NA
Crawling: NA
Special clothing/equipment (wearing): Business casual professional attire, 100%
Unusual physical requirements: Sitting (95%), Standing (10%), Bending (10%), Stooping (5%)
High noise level: NA
Other: NA

Description of Work Environment
Inside? Outside? Combination? Where?: Inside office environment, 100%
Extreme (hot/cold) temperatures involved: NA
Hazardous conditions - What are they?: NA
Travel/transportation requirements: Local travel, 10%
Other: NA

Equipment and Machines Involved in Work Tasks
Office equipment/machines electrically/battery operated - which?: Computers, copiers, fax machines, 100%
Vehicles, forklifts, etc. operated which?: NA
Tools used in trade - which ones?: NA
Other: NA

Criticality of Attendance Overtime, regular days, off days: Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4PM.
Shift, 1st, 2nd, 3rd: Day shift.
Necessity for regular attendance: Critical, 100%
Urgency for punctuality: Critical, 100%
Work hours are normally 8 hours per day and 5 days per week, Monday-Friday. Regular attendance of scheduled hours is extremely important, but not critical, except for deadlines and meetings. Punctuality and regular attendance are necessary to meet deadlines. Must exhibit flexibility of work hours to adjust to surge situations based on critical mission requirements.

Other Essential Functions

• Must pass pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health performance exam.
• Must demonstrate professional behavior at all times when dealing with customers, management and co-workers.
• Must have clear, concise and accurate communications skills in English, both verbal and written. Grooming and dress must be appropriate for the position and must not impose a safety risk to employees or others.
• Must maintain a positive work atmosphere by behaving and communicating in a professional manner. Independent personal transportation to office or work site is required.
• Travel to and from customer's locations and the test fields may be required to support projects. This may involve airline travel. In some cases, accommodations can possibly be made for POV, if necessary.
• When operating any vehicle for work purposes, must wear seat belt and in addition, no cellular