Project Development Engineer A/Senior Project Development Engineer

Project Development Engineer A/Senior Project Development Engineer - NSK Corporation

The Company

NSK is a global manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, linear motion technology, automotive components and steering systems with both domestic and overseas manufacturing. NSK also offers a full range of services including reconditioning, ball screw repair, product integration, application engineering and predictive & preventative maintenance and reliability services. NSK's products and solutions are everywhere where things are in motion - even under the toughest conditions. NSK's high-precision rolling bearings are used in wind turbines and machine tools, linear components are found in production lines, while our automotive components are installed in the vehicles of almost every well-known automaker.

The Project Development Engineer A/Senior Project Development Engineer Role

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Engineer to join our Powertrain team. In this role, you will be responsible for contributing to the design, development, and implementation of bearings for automotive powertrains. The ideal candidate will have experience in customer facing roles, with a strong background in mechanical engineering, automotive powertrain applications and a proven track record of delivering high-quality results on past projects. Experience as a project leader or mentor preferred.

Responsibilities

• Promote customer enthusiasm for NSK products by providing timely, courteous, and complete technical solutions.
• Work directly with sales personnel to meet customers, determine application requirements, and provide NSK technical solutions.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet project requirements, including manufacturing, testing, quality assurance, and sales.
• Communicate customer requirements to other NSK design and plant personnel as part of new product design review, quotation, and production launch processes.
• Design and analysis of bearings for various customers automotive powertrain applications, including creation and maintaining of FMEAs, design studies, design records, etc.
• Analyze customer applications and investigate performance issues to recommend solutions that maximize value for the customer.
• Conduct research and development to improve existing products or develop new products.
• Consult with other engineers, team leaders and managers in the development and review of proposed technical solutions.
• Ensure compliance with internal and industry standards, regulations, and best practices.
• Identify and mitigate risks throughout the program lifecycle.
• Provide technical support, training, and guidance to others, including customers, end users, and team members as needed.
• Provides technical support to business and sales leaders in support of the development of strategies for growing business for assigned customers.
• Take part or lead Root Cause Analysis when problems arise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• 8+ years of experience in powertrain engineering, including experience interfacing with customers.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and fabrication techniques.
• Proficiency in powertrain analysis tools (e.g. Romax, Masta, etc.) is preferred.
• Design experience and bearing technical knowledge is preferred.

Featured Benefits

• Generous vacation and holidays
• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Flexible Spending Account
• Matching 401(k)
• Bonus Plan

NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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