American Hydrostatics Distribution, Inc. d/b/a AH Group of Companies has an opening for the Mechanical Engineer (Ref# ME129TD). 

Work Location:  Troy, MI and relocation required to various unanticipated locations throughout the U.S. 

Job Duties:  Help cross-functional teams in conducting repair supplier readiness reviews, supporting the development and implementation process for a supplier, and providing part-rebuilding requirements and specifications to the suppliers. Lead weekly open order review meetings with process assurance teams to monitor customer commitments, track delivery, quality, and performance and ensure alignment with production schedules to replenish the stock back into spare parts inventory. Perform root cause analysis, problem-solving, continuous and corrective, and preventive action activities on failed products to ensure customers have insight into product failure trends. Conduct failure trend analysis for sample components and find the root cause using tools like 8D, fishbone, stress analysis to evaluate failures and recommend effective engineering solutions for defective components. Conduct failure investigation activities such as detailed data analysis, part teardown inspections, stress analysis, and failure mode identification. Develop a technical proposal detailing all processes and parts required to repair and/or rebuild the failed product. Refine the repair and/or rebuild processes to include detailed component-level requirements to capture all costs. Analyze labor time, tooling, and overhead associated with each step of the rebuild process. Prepare cost proposals utilizing elements provided by operations, QA, purchasing, engineering, and finance. Prepare a cost roll-up of the entire process capturing materials, labor, and overhead. Streamline the repair process and work scope for each failed part. Responsible for release of BOM, DVP&R or PVP&R, and other documents. Coordinate with internal Quoting and accounting teams to streamline RFQ responses and ensure timely delivery quotes to customers and less lead time. Finalize and discuss engineering documentation including Bill of Materials (BOM), part enhancements, and reports (DVP&R and PVP&R) with customers. Conduct regular follow-ups with customers on their proposed estimates. Responsible for analyzing CAD data and drawings for common and repeat failures. Proficient in AutoCAD to prepare system layouts and communicate the drawings between customers and suppliers. Define and obtain engineering information like GD&T required for component repair and/or rebuild completion. Conduct continuous improvement programs with partner suppliers to review documents such as PPAP, APQP, PFMEA, and product DV/PV. Work cross-functionally with product engineering, quality, and procurement for sourcing to a qualified supplier and get quotes for rebuild and OEM standard testing of the product. Work with existing suppliers on improving quality processes as well as determining the root cause of any quality issues using tools like 8D, 5Y, and other Six Sigma tools to develop and implement a corrective action plan for performance improvement. Participate in specification, design, testing, and deployment of future changes and upgrades within the JunoEdge software. Provide information, documentation, and training with the launch of new supply chain initiatives to our existing team members and various customers for continued training and best practice replication when required.  Provide information, documentation, and training with the launch of new supply chain initiatives.  Prepare, validate, and publish the repair/rebuild technical test specification report of failed products and communicate it to the internal team and suppliers. Support development of highly competitive technical process proposals and associated cost roll-up by coordinating with internal departments for customer requirements, technical feasibility, and process and cost competitiveness.  Prepare customized reports such as Cost Savings, Vendor Performance, Product Reliability, Turnaround Time, and Key Performance Indicator (KPI). 

Requirements:  This position requires a Master’s degree or foreign academic equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.  40hrs/week. 

Application Instructions:  To apply, please MAIL resume to the following address, ensuring to indicate the position reference code (Ref# ME129TD) for which you are applying.  Mail to:  American Hydrostatics Distribution, Inc. d/b/a AH Group of Companies, Attn: HR, 1885 Thunderbird St., Troy, MI 48084.