Who We Are: IMS Gear, a leading, global, innovative auto parts manufacturer, headquartered in Germany, focuses on gear and transmission technology. We are currently hiring in our Virginia Beach, VA location which produces Horizontal Drive Mechanisms, an auto part responsible for your car seats’ movement. Our employees are offered a comprehensive benefits package, a supportive working environment, with excellent growth opportunities.
We are seeking a Product Engineer to join our team. The role is responsible for the complete management of new product programs, product program updates, and revisions utilizing IMS Gear and TS16949 APQP defined processes.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Primary point of communication and relationship development with the customers, serves as the customer technical contact and represents IMS Gear professionally.
- Develops new product applications in conjunction with customer development efforts.
- Develops and implements interfaces between APQP, manufacturing/support resources and processes.
- Ensures successful product launch and production through proper application of APQP and TS16949.
- Works closely with all functions within IMS (Germany, USA, and Mexico) to ensure proper completion of requirements.
- Responsible for identifying and developing improvements to the processes in support of company goals.
- Specifies manufacturing and quality processes to support customer production requirements.
- Leads APQP, quality control (internal and external) and problem solving processes.
- Ensures 100% conformance to IMS Quality System in production operations for product engineering activities (TS16949/IATF16949 participation.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience.
- Minimum of three years of related manufacturing experience.
- Computer skills: MS Office and CAD proficiency.
- Strong analytical and communication.
- Excellent team leadership skills.
- Logical hands-on problem solving skills.
Work Environment/Physical Demands: The Product Engineer works in a climate-controlled environment. Exposure to manufacturing areas which require the use of personal protective equipment such as safety glasses, hearing protection, and slip resistant safety toe shoes.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Education:
Experience:
- PDE manufacturing: 3 years (Preferred)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
