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thyssenkrupp is an international group of companies comprising largely of independent industrial and technology businesses and employing more than 100,000 people. Across 56 countries it generated sales of €34 billion in fiscal 2020/2021. Backed by extensive technological know-how, the businesses and all employees develop cost-effective and resource-friendly solutions to the challenges of the future, especially in the fields of climate protection, the energy transition, digital transformation in the industry and mobility of the future. Under the umbrella brand thyssenkrupp, the group creates long-term value with innovative products, technologies and services and helps make life better for future generations.

Company

Our Automotive Technology business is passionate about the automotive industry and produces as well as markets high-tech automotive components worldwide. With over 20,000 employees, we are responsible for the success of this business. Our product and service range includes chassis technologies such as steering and damper systems and the assembly of axle systems as well as powertrain components for conventional and alternative engines. We also develop assembly systems for body-in-white construction and produce lightweight car body components in series.

thyssenkrupp Presta North America is a global leader in automotive components technology and the leading steering systems supplier for the automotive industry. thyssenkrupp Presta North America provides the industry with high-quality manual and electric steering columns, rack and pinion steering gears, and electric power assisted steering gears. thyssenkrupp Presta North America is part of the thyssenkrupp Presta AG group, headquartered in Eschen, Liechtenstein. In 2003, our manufacturing facility was established in the South Industrial Park of Terre Haute, Indiana. Beginning with just one assembly line, a handful of employees and 58,000 square feet, the company has grown to over 450 employees and 224,000 square feet. In addition, we have an office on northeast side of Indianapolis where the Procurement and Supplier Development Department, Business Development and Product Engineering are now located. We have a third location in Troy, Michigan which houses our Sales Engineering, Logistics Distribution Center for USA, and Customer Resident Engineering.

Your responsibilities

SUMMARY: Responsible for all activities to develop and release the system for EPS steering gears in close cooperation with the development departments in our headquarters in Liechtenstein as well with suppliers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Ensure fulfilment of all customer requirements as well as timing, cost and quality targets for the system and mechanical components for the EPS steering gear projects.
Alignment of specifications and requirements with customer
Responsible for the overall technical system of the product; technical release of the product (road release) and release of the system design, considering industry standards and lessons learned
Continuously assesses interdependencies among sub systems and components and finds solutions where conflicts exists
Main interface for EPS system and mechanics topics to the customer, internal development, testing and industrialization departments.
Interface to suppliers in cooperation with purchasing
Manages interfaces of all main components
Requirement analysis and release of specification and drawings
Concept development for acquisition projects
Configuration management of the EPS steering gear system
Change management during development phase
Support continuous product optimization
Train new hires and customers in technical topics

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Technical lead of an international team assigned to his/her projects. No disciplinary supervision.

Your profile

Education and/or Experience:

Masters or bachelor degree in mechanical, electrical, software, or mechatronics engineering
Minimum 3 years experience in steering, or
Minimum 3 years experience in similar role for safety critical components in automotive industry
Excellent technical knowledge about safety critical automotive mechatronic systems

Computer and Technology Skills:

Office applications like MS Office and SAP

Experience in automotive tool chain for mechatronic components is an added plus (e.g. CAD software, DOORS)

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