Design, specify, test, validate, and release parts for assigned vehicle families; analyze and resolve part-related failures; propose, validate, and implement cost reductions related to these components. Implement changes or modifications to component parts within assigned vehicle families (Change Notices \- CNs). Request and authorize required testing of systems, parts, and components for assigned vehicle families to verify compliance with design requirements (Design Verification Plan \& Report). Develop and evaluate assembly and operational tests for parts at assembly plants prior to production integration (Production Evaluation Request). Determine and issue temporary or permanent approvals for part validations within assigned vehicle families. Analyze and resolve performance and durability issues of parts in units from assigned vehicle families (Customer Problem Resolution Team, Customer Advocate Group "Tag" Quality Alert, GIMS, Expenses per unit sold, and C/1000, Launch Indicators Issues). Develop parts with suppliers according to the "Source Package" process. Support assembly and manufacturing plants in the use and application of specifications and designs reflecting the latest engineering changes. Apply and use design software and hardware for required models based on the assigned “commodity” or components. Complete training and development plans to acquire necessary skills and knowledge to meet objectives. Standardize components and conduct benchmarking (performance, weight, cost efficiency). Prepare FMEAs. Approve or reject requests for temporary or permanent product deviations. Request prototype and pilot part batches to resolve warranty issues. Propose and/or develop cost reduction initiatives (TCR/VO). Issue product change notifications (C.N.'s). Verify the product manufacturing process prior to part production. **Request and obtain approvals for:** Validations, temporary and permanent deviations of the designed product. Gather product change information, implementation dates for product changes, service technical bulletins and/or campaigns, product engineering standards, part lists, and engineering drawings. Coordinate DFMEAs and PFMEAs with suppliers. Support pilot phases at assembly plants. Responsible for designing parts in NX (3D \& 2D) using KBE systems. **Requirements:** Bachelor's degree in engineering (mechanical, mechatronics, electrical, electromechanical, metallurgical, aerospace, or related field) **Experience:** More than 5 years in the automotive industry and/or in engineering design and product development launch **Special Qualifications:** **Knowledge of:** Automotive vehicles and their systems, automotive product assembly and manufacturing processes, validation of automotive parts and systems. **Languages:** Advanced English **Preferred:** CCD system, CNs, NX, Codep, Ebom, STV DFSS Greenbelt/Blackbelt Certified Reactive Greenbelt/Blackbelt Certified Experience in KBE-based design