Global Shift Systems Applications Engineer
Job Description
Job Description
Global Shift Systems Applications Engineer
As a Global Shift Systems Applications Engineer, you’ll lead the design, development, validation, and release of electronic user interface components—specifically gear shift systems—across global vehicle programs. You’ll be the key bridge between core engineering and vehicle teams, ensuring flawless execution from concept to launch.
· Own the design and release of electronic shift system commodities.
· Collaborate across the organization with external suppliers, design studio, MHI / Ergo, manufacturing VO, feature owners, electrical architecture teams, and within the shift systems team to deliver gear shifter commodities to programs on time and on targets with best-in-class quality.
· Manage commodities pre-and-post launch to support quality and ongoing manufacturing feasibility.
· Create clear, concise open issues lists to determine priorities for workplan development. Utilize program management systems such as FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, and WERS.
· Lead milestone deliverables and support all program builds with hardware, software, change notices, and alerts.
· Interpret hardware/software specifications and manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, SCCAF’s and Control Plans.
· Drive issue resolution and support Total Value Management (TVM) initiatives.
· Analyze performance data to improve reliability, durability, and cost efficiency.
· Participate in sourcing processes and supplier negotiations involving all aspects of commodity cost.
Skills Required:
1. Teamcenter – working knowledge of the Siemens Teamcenter software suite preferred, but 1 year or more experience with CAD/production/change management software is OK. 2. Product Development – 3 years minimum product development experience required (software and/or hardware)
3. Product Engineering, Analytical skills – 3 years minimum problem-solving experience in a product development environment required (software and/or hardware)
4. CAE – working knowledge of CAE concepts required.
5. Technical Analysis – ability to interpret and understand technical concepts like loads, forces, and stresses to solve engineering problems.
6. CAD – working knowledge of 2D and 3D CAD software. Ability to interpret technical 2D and 3D drawings.
7. Problem Solving – experience working with problem solving methodologies like 8D, six sigma, FMA, 5 Why, etc.
8. Microsoft Office – thorough knowledge and ability to use Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
9. WERS – working knowledge of ERP (enterprise resource planning software / production release software).
10. Program Management – ability to lead in-depth technical conversations and, using data and good communication skills, bring groups together to align on a plan or path. Ability to proactively request information from key stakeholders to deliver on time to a project timeline. Ability to put together action plans consisting of multiple workstreams and then track these workstreams to completion while reporting out status to upper management. Good planning and communication skills are a must.
Skills Preferred:
1. Jira – working level knowledge acceptable, but proven experience (1+ yrs) working within JIRA/Atlassian project environments is ideal.
2. Six Sigma Methodology – ability to utilize six sigma problem solving methodology to solve technical problems.
3. CATIA – 1+ years experience working with 2D and 3D CAD SW (CATIA, Solidworks, Solid Edge, etc)
4. Speaks Spanish
Experience Required:
· Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
· 3+ years of automotive engineering experience from early development through launch.
· General knowledge of vehicle systems and electronic/mechanical interfaces.
· Electrical and mechanical hardware engineering experience.
· Exceptionally strong communication, organization, and program management skills.
· Excellent program management and cross-functional collaboration skills.
· Familiarity with engineering tools and disciplines (DFMEA, DVP&R, P-diagram).
· Fluent in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, OneNote).
· Ability to interpret 2D and 3D CAD drawings and schematics.
· Experience with supplier management and negotiations.
· Requirements engineering experience – hardware and software specification interpretation.
· General understanding of material properties and mass production processes.
· Six Sigma mindset.
· Problem solving skills: 8D’s, 5-Why’s.
Experience Preferred:
· Master’s degree in engineering.
· Experience with automotive PPAP process.
· Knowledge of injection-molded components.
· Knowledge of manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans, line flow charts).
· Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
· Familiarity with systems like TeamCenter, CATIA, and Global Integrator
· Component testing experience (bench/dyno/vehicle).
· Automotive software implementation experience.
· Working knowledge of commercially available AI tools and resources.
· Working knowledge of Atlassian-JIRA.
Education Required:
· Bachelor's Degree
Education Preferred:
· Master's Degree
Additional Information :
***POSTION IS HYBRID / 4 days in office Monday – Thursday, Remote Fri.
Company DescriptionG-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.
Company Description
G-TECH is a WBENC-certified, women-owned recruitment and staffing firm with over 30 years of expertise in Engineering, IT, and Professional sectors. We partner with Fortune 100 corporations and mid-sized businesses, delivering top-tier talent that fuels innovation. Specializing in contingent staffing, direct placements, and project-based assignments, we craft customized workforce solutions that align with your unique business needs. At G-TECH, we bridge the gap between exceptional professionals and leading organizations, ensuring the right talent powers your success.