Product Engineering Coordinator - Air Intake Systems - Salto/SP

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Job Summary: Product Engineering Coordinator to provide technical and strategic leadership for product development, ensuring excellence and competitiveness in the automotive sector. Key Highlights: 1. Technical and strategic leadership in air intake systems 2. End-to-end product development lifecycle management (APQP) 3. Focus on automotive quality (IATF 16949, FMEA, PPAP) **Neo PWT** is part of the **ABG Group**, a business conglomerate operating across diverse economic sectors. **Neo PWT** manufactures Electronic Throttle Bodies (ETC), with an annual capacity of 800,000 units. Our vision is to be the best company in every segment we serve, fostering an organizational climate that supports employee development and contributes positively to society through our corporate values. Our mission is to transform our companies into successful businesses, imprinting a mark of excellence on each one. **Join Neo PWT!** We believe creative and passionate minds drive our success. If you are passionate about **PRODUCT ENGINEERING** and driven by innovation, your next step could be with us—we currently have an opening for a **Product Engineering Coordinator** on our team! **Important:** This opportunity requires 100% on-site work! **\#WeAreNeoPWT** **Position Responsibilities:** **Core Responsibilities** **1\. Technical and Strategic Leadership** * Define and deploy product engineering strategy aligned with ABG Group’s planning * Serve as the **technical authority** for air intake systems and engineering plastic components * Ensure project robustness considering requirements for: * + Vibration and fatigue + Sealing (leakage) + Thermal and chemical resistance + Acoustic performance (NVH) * Lead critical product architecture and technical solution decisions jointly with customers (OEMs) **2\. End-to-End Product Development** * Manage full development lifecycle per **APQP** * Ensure timely technical deliverables across phases: o RFQ / Feasibility o Development (CAD / CAE / DFMEA) o Validation (DVPR / physical and laboratory testing) o Industrialization and SOP * Ensure technical maturity for tooling release and production launch Conduct technical reviews (design reviews, gate reviews) **3\. Project Governance and Performance** * Ensure adherence to: * + Schedule + Development cost (CAPEX / OPEX) + Product cost targets (piece cost) * Mitigate technical and commercial risks * Lead recovery plans for critical projects **4\. Value Engineering and Competitiveness** * Lead **VA/VE (Value Analysis / Value Engineering)** initiatives * Propose solutions for: o Raw material cost reduction o Process simplification o Product architecture optimization * Directly support technical competitiveness during quotation processes (RFQ) **5\. Automotive Quality and Compliance** * Ensure strict application of: * + **APQP** + **DFMEA / PFMEA** + **PPAP** + **MSA / SPC** * Ensure compliance with: * + **IATF 16949** + Customer-specific requirements (CSR) * Lead field failure analysis and resolution (8D, structured problem solving) **6\. Customer and Supplier Interface** * Represent the company technically before OEMs. * Participate in: * + Technical meetings + Customer design reviews + Technical scope negotiations * Evaluate and develop suppliers (tooling, raw materials, components) * Ensure technical alignment across the supply chain **7\. Industrialization and Manufacturing Integration** * Ensure robust transition from development to production * Validate: o Plastic injection molding processes o System assembly o Fixtures and tooling * Collaborate with manufacturing to resolve process-related issues **8\. Team Management and Technical Culture** * Build and lead a high-performance engineering team * Develop competencies in: * + CAD (NX, Catia, etc.) + CAE (structural, thermal, CFD simulation) + Product validation * Implement a culture of: * + Failure prevention + Data-driven decision making * Continuous improvement **9\. Performance Indicators (KPIs)** * Project on-time delivery (APQP milestones) * Development cost vs. budget * Adherence to product cost target * Technical rework rate * Post-launch performance (PPM, warranty) * VA/VE efficiency **What We Seek:** **Education** * Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Materials, Production or related fields) **Experience** * Solid experience in the automotive sector (Tier 1 or Tier 2) * Proven experience with: * + Air intake systems + Technical plastic components (injection molding) + Development collaboration with OEMs **Technical Knowledge** * Proficiency in: * + APQP, FMEA, PPAP + IATF 16949 **Languages** * Advanced English (for technical interface with customers) **Behavioral Competencies** * Strong analytical ability and decision-making skills * Technical leadership with organizational influence * Results orientation and ownership mindset * Executive communication with customers and senior management * High resilience in high-pressure environments