Product Engineer - R & D

Job Description

IMMI is seeking a Product Engineer R & D to join its Westfield team. The Product Engineer R & D will design and develop new products or improve current products using engineering disciplines and tools such as IMMI Pro track (IPT), a Stage/ Gate process,Computer Aided Design and Engineering tools, Test and Validation, Product Release, etc. The goal is to produce products that meet IMMI targets for performance specifications, cost and timing. (On Specification, On Time and On Cost)

IMMI® is the trusted, global leader of safety solutions, helping to protect millions of lives every day. For almost sixty years, IMMI has led the way in developing, designing, testing and manufacturing innovative safety restraints and systems. IMMI's safety products are found worldwide on car seats, heavy trucks, school buses, recreational/off road, military, fire/EMS, motor coach, and construction vehicles. Privately owned, headquartered in Westfield, Indiana and operating eight additional global facilities, IMMI is also home to IMMI VIP steering wheels and CAPE®, the world's leading state-of-the-art testing facility.

RESPONSIBILITES:

• Design and develop mechanisms and pyrotechnically powered products using IMMI Pro Track (IPT) product development process. Perform the necessary calculations to support the safe development of these mechanisms.
• Provides guidance to designers/supporting engineers for designs, drawings, requisitions, etc. to meet regulatory, process, mechanical and project requirements.
• Work collaboratively to execute projects with various internal competencies i.e., Testing, Purchasing, Manufacturing, Quality and Finance.
• Support internal and external customers with technical information and initiatives. This can include developing and/or creating design concepts, CAD models, prototypes and technical reports/presentations.
• Develop component part designs in line with industry and proper engineering practices in common materials and processes such as stamping, blanking, forming, fine blanking, injection molding, thermoset molding, die and investment casting, cold forming, extruding, draw forming or others where appropriate.
• Maintain good documentation records.
• Engage with suppliers and outside contractors to accomplish key outsourcing activities like part sourcing or contract design.
• Develop and execute validation testing to qualify designs through the product development process.
• Oversee and manage multiple projects at a time and prioritize work.
• Gain peer and management product insight through informal and formal design reviews.
• Utilize design tools available to maximize development time while ensuring optimal product design.
• Fully support company programs, policies and objectives

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• 5 years' experience or more in Mechanical Engineering design.
• Must demonstrate a strong ability to innovate.
• Must be able to perform calculations in the fields of engineering mechanics, statics, dynamics, kinematics, strength of materials, or other disciplines in support of project objectives.
• Hands on capability for building and testing prototype designs is a must.
• Must have the ability and willingness to perform work for US military application.
• Understanding of electronics and software
• Understanding of pyrotechnic actuators and inflators
• Automotive background in Design Engineering preferred.

Citizenship status of prospective candidates is being collected only so IMMI can secure all required authorizations from the US Government for the release of regulated Technical Data or Technology to the potential employee under the scope of their employment.

BENEFITS:

• Team member ownership / ESOP
• Healthcare, vision, dental options
• Company paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• On-site health/ wellness center and gym
• Ten (10) paid Holidays.
• Generous Vacation policy
• 401k
• Two (2) IMMI serves volunteer days per year.
• Tuition Assistance
• Bonus opportunities.