Transforming the Future with Convergence of Simulation and Data

Production Engineer

Job Summary:

Our client in Huntsville, AL is looking for a Production Engineer. This is a contract position.

What You Will Do:

The primary responsibility of this position is to prepare, coordinate manufacturing equipment to support new model launches as well as unit plant competitiveness.

Developing process plans for production lines within the powertrain department with direct support from the Manager.Directly supporting other engineers or technicians through mentorship.Leading the cost planning, budget creation, machine specification, procurement, validation, installation, pre-productions trials and launch of production lines.Creating and maintaining detail schedule and budget for assigned area.Participate in cross functional working groups across the local facility and corporate departments to achieve project goals.Participate in a mentor program to grow as an engineer and learn from others within the department.Construction / Equipment installations.

Basics:

Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering or similar technical field or 5+ years of automotive engineering experience.Experience in production preparation of manufacturing and experience in execution of capital projects, preferably from initial planning to start of production. (1 year Required).Experience creating and implementing assembly processes in a manufacturing environment (1 year Required).Experience with detail schedule creation and utilization for capital projects greater than $500K (1 year Required).AutoCad experience, including the ability to read, interpret and modify 2D drawings.Ability to support weekends, off shift, and holidays as needed.Ability to work plant scheduled shutdown times each year (December).Ability for business travel, both domestic and international. Ability for business travel to other North American sites to support future projectsProduction Engineering experience in; Assembly, Machining, Paint, Welding, Stamping.PLC experience, including the ability to investigate and troubleshoot.Experience and/or exposure to powertrain manufacturing processes.Experience and/or exposure to Our Client´s Business Practices problem solving.Equipment installation and validation. Good troubleshooting skills. Experience creating and implementing assembly processes in a manufacturing environment.

Preferred:

Automative background.

How You Will Be Successful:

Envision the FutureCommunicate Honestly and BroadlySeek Technology and Business “First”Embrace Diversity and Take Risks

What We Offer:

Competitive SalaryComprehensive Benefit Package401(k) with matching contributionsPaid Time OffEmployee DiscountsFree training on all Altair products

Why Work with Us:

Altair is a global technology company providing software and cloud solutions in the areas of data analytics, product development, and high-performance computing (HPC). Altair enables organizations in nearly every industry to compete more effectively in a connected world, while creating a more sustainable future. With more than 3,000 engineers, scientists, and creative thinkers in 25 countries, we help solve our customer’s toughest challenges and deliver unparalleled service, helping the innovators innovate, drive better decisions, and turn today’s problems into tomorrow’s opportunities.

Our vision is to transform customer decision making with data analytics, simulation, and high-performance computing.

For more than 30 years, we have been helping our customers integrate electronics and controls with mechanical design to expand product value, develop AI, simulation and data-driven digital twins to drive better decisions, and deliver advanced HPC and cloud solutions to support unlimited idea exploration. To learn more, please visit

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Altair is an equal opportunity employer. Our backgrounds are diverse, and every member of our global team is critical to our success. Altair’s history demonstrations a belief that empowering each individual authentic voice reinforces a culture that thrives because of the uniqueness among our team.

 

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