Roberto — Sr Mechanical Component Engineer

 Identify & implement new ideas for component or product design changes to improve product cost margins.  Identify new and alternative suppliers of mechanical components used in present and future products manufactured in mass production.  Create component specifications and testing procedures.  Perform required qualification and testing in laboratories on component and product levels.  Qualify parts with respect to international agency regulations, and coordinate required certification.  Interface with the Sourcing department to identify and verify suggested alternative components, and co-operate on cost reduction project implementation.  Interface with Manufacturing Engineering on project implementation.  Participate in and contribute to product design reviews.

 Develop customer drawings based on customer specifications.  Model, assemble, simulate, and design automotive connectors based on customer specifications and automotive norms.  Analyze and solve product deviations.  Analyze and solve ECRs (Engineering Change Requests).  Develop DVP, DVP&R, and DFMEA.  Bring on support about product function and characteristics to other departments.

 Use of SolidWorks design software to model parts for manufacturing.  Use of AutoCAD design software to modify drawings and bill of materials.  Use of FluidSIM Hydraulics software to simulate and evaluate hydraulic and pneumatic circuits.  Analysis of projects: evaluation of unit prices, and direct and indirect quotation costs.  Analysis, evaluation, and negotiation in the purchase of mechanical equipment for the mining industry, and materials for manufacturing.  Participation in the development of advanced reports in the field (manufacture and assembly).