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Wire Spring Product Engineer

Posted about 1 month ago

OfficeHolland, Ohio, United States

Responsible for the design, development, testing, and production optimization of wire springs and related wire form products.

Experience

Bachelor’s degree: Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, or comparable field

Previous experience in a product engineering role, specifically in wire form/spring manufacturing

Knowledge of lean manufacturing or Six Sigma

Basic Computer proficiency (MS Office, Outlook, Teams, Co-Pilot) as well as CAD, SolidWorks, AutoCAD

SAP

Experience in bending technology or other metal forming processes

Problem solving skills, root cause analysis

Strong analytical and mathematical abilities for testing and data analysis

Requirements

Mandatory Training 2 months in Mexico, this is non-negotiable

Spring process development following the APQP process using calculation software (can change based on product) and CAD software, including modeling and technical drawings for customer and production purposes

Prepare cost calculation to determine part pricing for customer quotations

Perform calculations to ensure springs meet specified force, stress, and Life cycle requirements

Managing projects and new parts from the customer’s initial inquiry through to PPAP approval and supporting these through the whole product life, through being responsible for change processes (Change Management)

Effective at conveying technical information to customers, quality, logistics, product marketing and production staff

Ability to resolve complex technical challenges during product design and manufacturing.

Be part of the quality complaint process and support with identifying and executing corrective actions.

Responsible for identifying cost saving potential in the production process and support to execute those.

Strong understanding of mechanics, materials science, and spring manufacturing processes

Assisting customers with problem-solving

Supporting our international subsidiaries

Independence, dedication, willingness to collaborate, and ability to work in a team

Quality rates and reduction of production scrap

Processing customer inquiries and preparing cost estimates

Benefits

401k match

Medical, Free Dental, Vision, EAP, STD, LTD, AD&D

Vacation time

10 Paid Holiday plus 1 Floating Holiday

3 paid personal days

Job details
Workplace
Office
Location
Holland, Ohio, United States
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KERN LIEBERS ist mit über 130 Jahren Erfahrung die weltweite Nr. 1 bei Federn, Stanzteilen & Baugruppen.

Employees
946
Industry
Motor Vehicle Manufacturing
Headquarters
Schramberg, Baden-Württemberg
Company location
Dr.-Kurt-Steim-Straße, Schramberg, Baden-Württemberg 78713, DE
Specialties
Engineering, strip springs, constant force springs, power springs, spiral springs, wire springs, stamped parts, stamped bent parts, guidewire, flatwire, fineblanked parts, micro stamped part, heat treatment, contour grinding, deburring, tension springs, torsions springs, micro springs, bent wire parts, wave springs, laser machined parts, precision machined parts, and Assemblies

Key team members

Jens-Petter Olsen

Jens-Petter Olsen

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