Senior Component Engineer

What you will do in the position

• Component Engineering Provides component level expertise and consulting to design engineers including research of parts, contacting vendors, obtaining samples, procuring and coordinating prototype parts, assigning HME part numbers and developing BOMs. Works with design engineers and teams to ensure the use of high quality, high reliability, cost-effective components in new designs. Coordinates part obsolescence resolution and part substitutions. Proactively reviews product parts lists to identify obsolete items and find solutions via selection of alternates, superseding parts, last time buys, etc. Performs component evaluations and qualifications. Identifies and promotes the use of preferred components. Works closely with other engineering staff, Supply Chain, QA and suppliers on all component issues. Supports work to resolve component problems to identify “root cause” and permanent solutions. Participates in design reviews, as needed. Assists QA in inspection of suppliers for approval as source of supply.
• Provides component level expertise and consulting to design engineers including research of parts, contacting vendors, obtaining samples, procuring and coordinating prototype parts, assigning HME part numbers and developing BOMs.
• Works with design engineers and teams to ensure the use of high quality, high reliability, cost-effective components in new designs.
• Coordinates part obsolescence resolution and part substitutions. Proactively reviews product parts lists to identify obsolete items and find solutions via selection of alternates, superseding parts, last time buys, etc.
• Performs component evaluations and qualifications. Identifies and promotes the use of preferred components.
• Works closely with other engineering staff, Supply Chain, QA and suppliers on all component issues. Supports work to resolve component problems to identify “root cause” and permanent solutions.
• Participates in design reviews, as needed.
• Assists QA in inspection of suppliers for approval as source of supply.
• Sustaining Engineering Evaluates and approves design changes related to component changes due to obsolescence, cost reduction or manufacturability. Coordinates product support as required on product line with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning & Purchasing. Prepares and researches engineering change orders related to required changes to products due to component changes.
• Evaluates and approves design changes related to component changes due to obsolescence, cost reduction or manufacturability.
• Coordinates product support as required on product line with Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Planning & Purchasing.
• Prepares and researches engineering change orders related to required changes to products due to component changes.
• Performs all other job responsibilities as assigned.

What you will need to succeed