Design Engineer

KN Automotive is the market leader in conventional, all-wheel and electrified drive systems and solutions. With a comprehensive global footprint, we design, develop, manufacture and integrate an extensive range of driveline technologies for over 90% of the world’s car manufacturers.

Role purpose
Establishing the product description via model, drawing, boundary diagram, FMEA and CAE verification.

Key responsibilities

1. Engineering Solutions Design
   Implement feasibility testing of proposed engineering solutions, under supervision, to provide feedback and contribute to validation of the design.
2. Knowledge Management System
   Help others get the most out of knowledge management systems by offering support and advice.
3. Product and Solution Development
   Support others by carrying out a range of product development and engineering activities, such as analyzing client situations or interpreting data.
4. Project Management
   Work within an established project management plan to achieve specific goals.
5. Personal Capability Building
   Develop own capabilities by participating in assessment and development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching. Develop and maintain an understanding of relevant technology, external regulation, and industry best practices through ongoing education, attending conferences, and reading specialist media.
6. Performance Management Prioritize own workflow and ensure work is completed to the required standards of productivity, quality, and timeliness; use performance management systems to improve personal performance.
7. Organizational Capability Building
   Provide instruction and informal advice to less experienced colleagues within the team to develop their skills.
8. Solutions Analysis
   Interpret data and identify possible answers. Involves navigating a wide variety of processes, procedures, and precedents.
9. Engineering Drawings
   Collate and analyze data using preset tools, methods, and formats. Involves working independently.
10. Improvement/Innovation
    Identify shortcomings in existing processes, systems, and procedures, and use established change management programs to address them.
11. Engineering Standards Specification
    Contribute to the analysis of information, the drafting of engineering standards and specifications, and the evaluation of the effectiveness of those standards within own engineering discipline to inform engineering work in the organization and/or of its suppliers, contractors, and consultants.
12. Internal Client Relationship Management
    Build effective working relationships within the internal client organization and contribute to the management of the partnering relationship, delivering high-quality professional services within established routines or as part of an agreed project.

Values & Behaviours
 

• Ingenious: Manages complexity
  Makes sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problems. For example, looks at complex issues from multiple angles; explores issues to uncover underlying issues and root causes; sees the main consequences and implications of different options.
• Ingenious: Driving continuous improvement Knows the most effective and efficient processes to get things done, with a focus on continuous improvement. For example, pursues, explores, and develops ways to ensure own work is as effective as possible within all relevant processes. Shares an analysis of process problems with stakeholders; discusses how to resolve the issue.
• Ingenious: Effective decision making
  Makes good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward. For example, consistently demonstrates strong judgment; may be sought out by others for expertise and guidance. Takes smart, independent action in urgent and non-routine situations, knows when to escalate for others' involvement.
• Collaborative: Builds relationships
  Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives. For example, readily involves others to accomplish goals; stays in touch and shares information; discourages "us versus them" thinking; shows appreciation for others' ideas and input.
• Collaborative: Navigates organisational dynamics
  Maneuvers comfortably through complex policy, process, and people-related organizational dynamics. For example, proactively seeks to understand the organizational culture and adapts fluently to expected behaviors and protocols. Is inquisitive about the workgroup's function and the unwritten rules of the group.
• Principled: Accountability
  Holds self and others accountable to meet commitments. For example, accepts responsibility for own work, both successes and failures. Handles fair share and does not make excuses for problems. Usually meets commitments to others.
• Principled: Communicates effectively
  Develops and delivers multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. For example, listens attentively and takes an interest. Keeps others well informed; conveys information clearly, concisely, and professionally when speaking or writing.
• Driven: Prioritisation
  Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals. For example, adopts a sequence of activities that allows for optimal efficiency and effective coordination with others. Makes skillful use of resources and support to deliver efficient, high-quality work.
• Driven: Action oriented
  Takes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm. For example, identifies what needs to be done and acts quickly. Shows optimism and enthusiasm that affects others positively. Works independently, but knows when to ask for help.

Skills
 

• Engineering Design
  Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as needed on executing engineering designs using the appropriate methods, tools, processes and software.
• Engineering Specification
  Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on producing technical engineering specifications and related materials.
• Verbal Communication
  Uses clear and effective verbal communications skills without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on expressing ideas, requesting actions and formulating plans or policies.
• Analyze Alternatives and Recommend Solutions
  Works with full competence to analyze potential solutions and create recommendations based on the expected benefits, costs, and overall value of the solution for key stakeholders. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
• Project Change Management
  Works without supervision and provides technical guidance as required on identifying, managing and controlling project-related changes.
• Project Communications Management
  Works with full competence to ensure timely and appropriate planning, collection, creation, distribution, storage, retrieval, management, control, archiving, and disposition of project information. Typically works without supervision and may provide technical guidance.
• Data Collection and Analysis
  Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on analyzing data trends for use in reports to help guide decision making.
• Planning and Organizing
  Works without supervision and provides technical guidance when required on planning, organizing, prioritizing and overseeing activities to efficiently meet business objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in Mechanical o Mechatronics Engineering.
• Master Degree desirable
• 3 years minimum on Engineering Design or related areas in automotive industry.
• English intermediate-advanced.
• Strong knowledge and experience in various CAD softwares. Minimum experience in two of the following CAD systems: Creo 2.0 or higher, CATIA, NX.
• Solid knowledge and experience in CAE and FEA software tool.
• Solid knowledge of GD&T and detailing drawings.
• Strong knowledge and experience in manipulating 3D models.

Competencies

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills. The role requires interactions with various internal functional teams that may be located in different countries and sites.
• Solid organizational skills – Must be able to multi-task between projects, Effective use of time management. Ability to document processes and work instructions.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge and application of GD&T.
• Strong writing skills. Role is required to create reports, presentations.