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Job Description: This Lead Engineer position is a vital role in the Vehicle Engineering team. A primary focus will be solving technical problems utilizing robust root cause techniques in complex mechanical and vehicle systems, as well as verifying and implementing solutions.The scope of projects will range from "Hardy Perennials" as well as support urgent problems that were just discovered in both existing and new product. Design and engineering of products in cross-functional teams is also a key activity this position is responsible for.Knowledge, Skills, Abilities: Manufacturing Experience (Proficient Working Knowledge... Near Expert Level of Knowledge)Mechanism Design knowledge is a must, expertise preferred, and how to integrate it into the design, considering all Tolerances involved.Knowledge of materials and benefits of utilizing one type over the otherDesire to work in a fast-paced environment.Key Attributes: Strong understanding of physics of mechanical systems (hydraulics, gear design, statics and dynamics, control systems, strength of materials and material properties).Perform Pareto Analysis of manufacturing losses to prioritize problems to be solved to eliminate malfunctions and unacceptable product performance, and rapidly reduce losses. Understand and develop measurement repeatability, reproducibility, and discrimination that reflects the range of performance between acceptable and unacceptable.Understands "Y to X" thinking (let the effects (Y) lead to the cause (X) vs listing all possible causes). Also proficient at clue generation and variable reduction.Understand, develop, and analyze descriptive multi-Vari charts. Proficient in failure analysis from failed parts. Experience with Full Factorial Experiments and Design of Experiments.Determine and implement corrective actions. ImproveDesignRedesign product to eliminate the failure mode.Six Sigma Black Belt - Problem Solver PractitionerShanin Red-X Master - Problem Solver PractitionerWorking knowledge on a wide array of Engineering Tasks: AnalysisRoot CauseTroubleshootingProblem-SolvingQuality, Design and Validation tools including: FEA, DFAM, DOE, DPFMEA, DVP&R, (8D or similar), GD&T and Tolerance Stack-up.Lesson Learned Best PracticesMachine Design & FabricationMinimum Qualifications: A Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering is required. Minimum of 15 years work experience working on Problem-Solving, ideally in the automotive industry.Exceptional Problem-Solving, troubleshooting, and critical thinking skillsPrevious assembly plant launch experience preferred.Dimensional Management and Understanding of GD&T required.Experience with Mechanism, Steel, Aluminum & PlasticComposites part design and manufacturing.Desired training and proficiency: Shainin Red X Master Black Belt or Black Belt(formerly "Journeyman"), Six Sigma DMAIC Blackbelt.