Product & Process Engineer

Industry: Tinley Park Engineering

Company: UGN

Founded in 1986 as a partnership between Nittoku and Autoneum, UGN is the preferred producer of high quality acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management products, and a recognized leader in customer satisfaction for the Japanese transplant automotive industry in North America. UGN, with more than $400 million in revenue, has six locations in the United States-Novi, Michigan; Jackson, Tennessee; Monroe, Ohio; Somerset, Kentucky; Downers Grove, Illinois; and Valparaiso, Indiana; as well as a location in Silao, Guanajuato, Mexico-specializing in manufacturing, research, development, testing, and service support.

UGN’s corporate headquarters is located in Downers Grove, Illinois. The office is home to 8 departments and 70 team members as well as our senior management team. UGN has a strong, corporate wide focus on giving back to the community, and as such the team members are proud supporters of the Make-A-Wish Foundation. UGN recently achieved ranking as a “Best Company to Work for in Illinois” for 6 years in a row. Based on three core values of Respect, Trust and Communication, UGN prides itself on a unique culture that is the UGN Way.

Learn more about UGN at: https://ugn.com/

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The Product and Process Engineer will develop and implement products and processes into production, and advances UGN product lines for growth and profitability. This position will oversee product & process validation activities during all phases of development to ensure smooth production launch, support cost reduction actions and maintain customer technical contact as needed.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serve as the product & process engineering subject matter expert for UGN.
• Work with acoustics, R&D and Corporate Engineering to develop BOMs and recommend processes for all RFQs.
• Lead trials to develop, update and setup BOM and process, partnering with Tooling, Project, Program Support, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and plants all along the development phases from RFQ to SOP.
• Ensure smooth production launch for assigned programs while achieving sustainable parts functional performance and successful product validation at customer at lowest cost possible.
• Develop and update product & process information into the PLM system including BOM, process parameters, tooling, and equipment requirements for Corporate Operations Engineering department and Program Management gates.
• Support operations with concept definition of process (layout, PFMEA), equipment and capex all along the development phases from RFQ to SOP.
• Manage IMDS implementation and updates.
• Partner with R&T, UGN Purchasing and Quality Engineering departments to develop and negotiate material specifications with suppliers for all incoming goods.
• Assist plants as needed on process troubleshooting, optimization and cost reduction activities and projects.
• Lead cost reduction activities on the PPE side by identifying, validating, and implementing cost reduction opportunities and customers VA/VEs.
• Proactively investigate and analyze latest technologies and products on the market, especially focusing on our competitors.
• Support product & process understanding across the company through regular training.
• Support joint development opportunities with material suppliers, equipment suppliers and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree (B. S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university.
• 5 – 10 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts and principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, AutoCAD & Design software.
• Team Member must have knowledge and understanding of the following:

• • Chemistry, Mathematics and Physics
  • Chemical / Physical analysis equipment
  • Production/manufacturing equipment and processes
  • Laboratory practices

Travel Requirements:

This position will be required up to 50% of the time.