Lead Designer

Manage design files, design studies, component & assembly drawings in file library system. Capable of sending files via a variety of transfer methods and formats (ex. Teamcenter).

Apply knowledge of plastic part design, injection-molding into design concepts and develop “smart” parameterized 3D CAD models and 2D drawings in appropriate CAD environment.

On time release of drawings and CAD data to meet tooling kick-off dates.

Component and system designs that meet customer performance and YFAI manufacturing requirements.

Ongoing assessments of design to ensure that manufacturing and performance risks are addressed.

Identification and resolution of design related issues during development and launch. Manage day-to-day project details. Includes creating and updating CAD model and drawing schedules (timeline), identifying project tasks, and managing those tasks to successful and timely completion. Take ownership of assigned deliverables.

Design product to cost targets (cost awareness).

Root-cause and identify short and long-term countermeasures for resolution of design, engineering or manufacturing feasibility issues.

Apply working knowledge of basic Lean engineering principles and problem-solving tools including benchmarking & reverse engineering, DFMEA, 8D’s, tactical planning, Kepner-Tregoe Problem Resolution, 5-Why process, etc.

Qualifications

University degree in STEM.

Typically, 5+ years of experience.

Communicate effectively with standard tools and face-to-face with internal and external customets. Ability to clearly explain design concepts.

Work effectively to lead in a team environment including direct, contract and global resources.

Manage Engineering change process (Teamcenter experience, familiar with a change system process).

Essential Common Requirements for all Employees:

International Operating System (IOS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related IOS requirements.

Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS): Understand, apply and meet all function-related EHS requirements.

Product Safety: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Product Safety requirements.

Compliance: Understand, apply and meet all function-related Compliance requirements

Information Security: Understand, apply and meet all function-related IT / Information Security and confidentiality of YFAI information requirements.

Must comply with all company policies and procedures.

Employee must have the ability to work additional hours and / or overtime as needed or assigned to complete job duties on time.

Ability to multitask, interact politely and professionally with customers, suppliers and vendors, and work cooperatively with employees at all levels.

Ability to maintain predictable and regular attendance, arrive to designated location on time, or be at assigned location ready to work for assignment (plant, corporate office, or remote).

Preferred Knowledge and Competencies

Ability to learn new tasks quickly

Computer proficient (Word, Excel, typing)

Office Equipment proficient (Fax, Scanner, Copiers, Printers, etc.)

High communications skills, both written and verbal

Ability to comprehend and retain technical knowledge

High level of concentration skills, multitasking abilities, and quality assurance

Physical Ability Requirements (select occasionally, frequently or constantly by using bold print)

Stationary Position (Sitting or Standing) Occasionally/Frequently/Constantly

Movement (Walking) Occasionally/Frequently/Constantly

Carry Weight (Lifting up to 10lbs) Occasionally/Frequently/Constantly

Communication (Seeing/Talking/Hearing) Occasionally/Frequently/Constantly

Use Hands/Fingers (Operate computer, printer, phone) Occasionally/Frequently/Constantly

Language Required and Preferred

Required: English (Fluency with Reading, Writing, Speaking)

Work Environment

Office Environment

May frequent manufacturing plants and must follow all rules while visiting locations.

Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) Requirements

People Leaders/Managers and above and EHS Professionals must be certified on EHS Management Systems (e.g. EMS, OHSMS)

EHS Professionals, YFIMA (EHS Principle) Auditors must be designated and certified as an EHS Internal Auditor

Designated EHS Critical Roles must be certified (such as Plant Manager, EHS Professional, Operations Manager, Equipment/ Maintenance/ Facility Manager, Logistics Manager, Team Leader, Supervisor, Others)

Technicians/ Operators of High-risk Equipment must be certified before operating (forklift, overhead crane, etc.)

Technicians/Operators of High-Risk Activity (Electrician, Welding, etc.) must be certified to meet specific EHS Qualifications including legal requirements

Quality Management System (e.g. IATF16949) Requirements

People Leaders/Managers and above, Quality Professionals and Quality personnel (e.g. AME, ME, PE etc.)

All Internal Auditors (Including Quality System Auditor, Process Auditor and Product Auditors)

All product critical characteristic knowledge and legal requirements for product apply to Product Safety Personnel (e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

Color/ Appearance Evaluation- Apply to Color Evaluation personnel (e.g. Appearance Engineer, Operator, Inspector, etc.)

Product Safety- Apply to the person who requires product safety knowledge) e.g. Safety Parts Engineer, Buyer, Operator, Inspector, Advanced Quality Engineer, Supplier Quality Engineer, etc.)