Position OverviewThe Sr. Reliability Project Engineer will support Reliability Management within assigned New Product Development programs by supporting Design Robustness activities, including DFMEA, DRBFM, DRBTR, Failure Mode risk roll-up, DVP (testing). This role will directly influence Navistar's ability to deliver scalable/reliable Software/Smart Systems applications within the range of commercial Trucks, Tractors and School Buses. The successful candidate will also play a pivotal support role in the design and deployment of electrical systems to support both electric powertrain and systems to support autonomous vehicle features.
Responsibilities- Determining Quality improvement parameters by identifying statistical methods relevant to design processes
- Conduct investigations, analyses information and facilitates teams dealing with issues/projects associated with resolution of design problems
- Promote the use of reliability techniques to ensure root causes of issues are being identified and addressed
- Participates in product design reviews and program discussions to ensure plans are avoiding/mitigating risks adequately
- Collaborate with internal Controls/Electrical System SME's to drive the development and implementation of reliability methods, procedures and equipment that ensure superior & flawless Product Launches
- Utilize warranty/reliability data to establish program reliability targets in support of overall cost of quality business objectives
Minimum Requirements- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
- At least 8 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities
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- Master’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
- At least 6 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities
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- PhD in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Computer Science
- At least 3 years of experience in product design/development and/or computer science experience
- At least 1 year leading others in engineer/design activities
Additional RequirementsQualified candidates, excluding current Navistar employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis (US Citizen, Legal Permanent Resident, Refugee or Asylee) to be employed in the United States. Navistar does not anticipate providing employment related work sponsorship for this position (e.g., H-1B status
Desired Skills- Design or validation Experience within the electric vehicles, autonomy and Software / IoT applications space, either directly at the OEM level or at the Vendor level
- Proficient with Statistical & Reliability packages such as Minitab, Weibull Smith, Reliasoft etc. with proven track record of applying variance studies, product / design life data analytics to deliver best in class product launches
- Proficiency in Accelerated Life Testing Methods
- Proficiency with Software Reliability Models (prediction/estimation)
- Six Sigma Black Belt certification an asset
- Certified Reliability Engineer a definite plus
- Experience and Composure with facing Executives and New Product Development Gated Flows
- Experience leading Reliability Testing activities, including Reliability Demonstration Test designs
- Proficient in root cause analysis and formal problem-solving techniques, ability to multi-task on multiple high-profile programs
- Familiarity with the operation / function of smart / mechatronic components, failure modes and mechanisms
Company OverviewNavistar, Inc. (“Navistar”) is a purpose-driven company, reimagining how to deliver what matters to create more cohesive relationships, build higher-performing teams and find solutions where others don’t.
Based in Lisle, Illinois, Navistar or its subsidiaries and affiliates produce International® brand commercial trucks and engines, IC Bus® brand school and commercial buses, all-makes OnCommand® Connection advanced connectivity services, and Fleetrite®, ReNEWeD® and Diamond Advantage® brand aftermarket parts.
With a history of innovation dating back to 1831, Navistar has more than 14,500 employees worldwide and is part of TRATON SE, a global champion of the truck and transport services industry. Additional information is available at www.Navistar.com.
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Navistar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
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