AFCO Performance Group, LLC Looking for Racing Products Mechanical Engineer at Boonville, IN Full Time

AFCO Performance Group is currently seeking an industry engineering professional that has a passion for design and product lifecycle management in high performance and racing vehicle markets. For those that love challenges, you will have the opportunity to make a major impact with quantifiable business results in both product design and manufacturing process arenas.  Projects will require you to be hands on and work with engineering and quality staff, operations personnel, and outside customers to identify critical project requirements and provide optimum solutions.  This position reports to the Engineering Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Lead projects in new product engineering, manufacturing operations, and product sourcing by coordinating with both internal and external resources to meet objectives
• Provide expertise in mechanical design as well as lead projects in electrical and/or mechatronics product lines
• Function as project manager and maintain ownership for new engineering projects and manage release dates
• Validate new product designs using industry acceptable processes and concepts; including theoretical and real-world methods
• Work with internal and external customers to define critical project requirements, create and present structured designs that meet customer requirements, with a solid understanding of financial impact to the company
• Support product lines through a “cradle-to-grave” life-cycle structure, including management of BOMs and related manufacturing information within a company-wide MRP system
• Apply structured problem-solving analysis techniques utilizing engineering principles and practices to provide solutions to manufacturing and quality processes that support new product designs in a manufacturing environment

• Apply hands-on instruction to other engineering, fabrication, and manufacturing personnel

• Perform all functions in full compliance with corporate policies and procedures and all other applicable environmental, health, safety and GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) requirements

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering
• Minimum 5 years’ experience with new product design and manufacturing processes in a production environment
• Proficient in mechanical design using 3D CAD systems; PTC Creo preferred
• Mechatronics (mechanical, electrical, and app programming) experience a plus
• Proven ability to define and validate design parameters
• Possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, motivational, leadership, problem-solving and communication skills
• Experience with quoting/estimating, sourcing, and business case justification
• Impeccable attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing Principles and Six Sigma concepts
• Fluent in materials design and mechanics
• Proven history of continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Fabrication skills and a general “hands-on” approach to new product development
• Ability to work both independently and as a member of a team
• Ability to prioritize tasks to meet established timelines

Company Overview: 

AFCO Performance Group engineers, manufactures, and distributes premium Shocks, Springs, Brakes, Cooling, Exhaust Products, Gauges, Scales, Specialty Tools, Chassis Setup Equipment, and Motorcycle Suspension Products through its various brands: AFCO Racing Products, Dynatech Headers, PRO Shocks, DeWitts Radiators, Longacre Racing Products, and Legend Suspensions. AFCO Performance Group continues to build on over 35 years of manufacturing experience with quality performance products, racing engineering innovation, and superior service and support. 

If you are looking for a family-like atmosphere, in a climate-controlled environment, plus competitive compensation, health, dental and vision insurance, long term disability, 401(k)/matching, and paid vacation, please visit us online at http://www.afcoperformancegroup.com.