Position Overview

The Project Engineer for Mechanical Systems will provide comprehensive engineering support to the Mechanical Release Engineering Manager and other site leadership team members. You will be responsible for providing engineering solutions to client groups at the site and be in an environment where you can have a greater impact.

About the Role – You Will:

• Design and release various interior/exterior systems for Proterra
• Create sub-system specifications and interface with key suppliers and manufacturing in support of vehicle level requirements.
• Lead and implement industry best practices for system design and the use of analytical tools to optimize system performance.
• Develop robust vehicle development and validation plans and work with product validation group to ensure product meets customer requirements.
• Works with CAE resources to ensure high performance and efficiency of design.
• Ensure systems are properly integrated with all other vehicle systems.
• Release design CAD and various other support drawings and works closely with mechanical design group to ensure 3D data integrity and drawing accuracy.
• Create robust DFMEAs.
• Author statement of requirements as part of strategic sourcing initiatives.
• Support test and field incident resolution for issues related to interior/exterior systems functionality.
• Maintain knowledge of competitor design solutions.
• Implement new technology and the development of future products and scaling of vehicle manufacturing.
• Design engineering solutions for mechanical vehicle systems based on customer requirements, established engineering & quality principles and in accordance with developmental technology practices and guidelines.
• Assists manufacturing and quality in root cause analysis & issue resolution.
• Create and release ECO’s according to established project milestones and targets.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

About Our Group

• As strategic partners, we strive to ensure that our values, culture and engagement always allow us to do great things for our company.
• We strive to provide the highest-level service and support to our clients.
• We work collaboratively to build strong relationships with our clients, partners, and own team.

About You

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Designing moderate-complexity mechanical parts and systems
• Excellent English written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to effectively communicate product architectures, design proposals and negotiate options at management levels.
• Using 3D CAD software as an engineering design tool.
• Familiar with GD&T principles.
• Familiar with CAE/FEA tools.
• Works on problems of moderate scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of a variety of factors. Exercises judgement within defined procedures and practices to determine appropriate action. Builds productive internal/external working relationships.
• Receives moderate instruction on day-to-day work, general instructions on new assignments.
• Knowledge of design, development, test, manufacturing and assembly operations (DFM).
• Self-starter with the ability to balance and prioritize.
• Solid people, communication, and presentation skills.
• Team player who understands and demonstrates by example the importance of working well with others both internal and external to the organization.

Your Experience Includes

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years minimum of progressive engineering experience within the commercial transportation and/or automotive industry.
• Knowledge of interior/exterior components (transit or automotive).
• Commercial bus, heavy truck, automotive or vehicle system design a plus.
• Proficient in 3D CAD design of mechanical components: CATIA preferred.

Location: Greenville, SC
Travel: 0 - 10%

_Proterra is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, providing equal employment opportunities to all Employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited to, lactation or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law or ordinance. Proterra participates in the Electronic Employment Verification Program (E-Verify). _

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