Product EngineerCarlisle Brake & Friction Inc

Description:

Product Engineer

CentroMotion | Carlisle Brake & Friction

Bloomington, IN

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to helping build, move and feed the world.

With ten manufacturing facilities globally located in the US, UK, Italy, China, Japan, and India, and with over 1,800 employees, Carlisle Brake & Friction is the leading provider of high performance braking solutions to the off-highway, high performance racing, aerospace, and alternative energy markets, serving over 100 leading original equipment manufacturers in 55 countries.

Carlisle Brake & Friction designs and manufactures a full solution set of braking products. These include: dry disc caliper brakes, drum brakes and mechanical brakes for both service and park applications. Additionally, we manufacture both wet and dry friction materials used for wet brakes, brake linings, clutches, and transmissions. We also design and deliver hydraulic actuation, including hydraulic valves, master cylinders (manual and boosted), and adjusters.

Job Purpose Statement:

Lead the development of new product solutions for CBF customers including dry disc caliper brakes, wet brakes, drum brakes, mechanical brakes, and brake actuators for off-highway service and park applications.

Must be an excellent team leader, as well as possess strong analytical and design capabilities. Must be able to build relationships and effectively interface with both internal and external customers. Must have strong creative and design skills related to the development of customer solutions. Individual must be a motivated self-starter with the ability to work independently and in a cross-functional team environment. Must be able to adhere to CBF's global standards, policies, and procedures.

Education: Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Agricultural Engineering.

Work Experience:

5+ years product development experience – familiarity with construction / mining / ag equipment a plus.

3D CAD modeling experience – PROE/Creo a plus

Strong analytical and problem solving skills

Program management and cross functional team leadership experience a plus

Experience with sand cast and precision machined components

Experience with FMEA, GD&T, FEA

Experience with hydraulic components a plus

Must be a proficient multi-tasker

Strong communication skills

Ability to work in a fast paced team supporting customer solutions

Principal Area of Responsibility: The emphasis of this position is leading cross functional teams in the design and development, of new brake products that offer solutions to CBF off-highway customers. These include dry disc caliper brakes, wet brakes, drum brakes, mechanical brakes, and brake actuators for both service and park applications. Must have strong design and creativity skills to develop solutions for customer's equipment that meet internal & customer goals.

Specific Duties:

· Lead multiple, concurrent product development programs

· Design and develop new brake and brake actuation products for CBF off-highway customers

· Lead cross functional teams including engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, and quality to ensure quality, manufacturability, and cost targets are achieved.

· Maintain documentation associated with projects including engineering change notices, detailed engineering calculations, CAD models and associated component drawings, design worksheets, and supplier correspondence files.

· Perform Finite Element Analysis of assemblies using Creo Simulate.

· Design fixtures for testing the durability and performance of brake products

· Develop test specifications and write test requests to ensure designs meet customer expectations in terms of performance and durability.

· Select materials and specifications which will meet durability and cost requirements.

What We Offer:

· Comprehensive Health Benefits: Enjoy medical, dental, and vision coverage for positions of 30+ hours/week.

· Health Savings Account: Benefit from annual employer contributions to your HSA.

· Company-Provided Insurance: We offer life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment coverage, and short-term disability insurance.

· Voluntary Insurance Options: Choose additional coverage for yourself, your spouse, and your children, including critical illness, accident, hospital indemnity, and long-term disability insurance.

· 401(k) Plan: Take advantage of our 401(k) with matching contributions, fully vested from day one.

· Educational Support: Access tuition reimbursement and scholarship opportunities to further your education.

· Lifestyle Reimbursement: Receive a $150 Amazon gift card upon completion of your annual physical.

· Wellness Program: Participate in health coaching, monthly webinars, quarterly challenges, and earn gift card incentives for participation and earning points.

· Safe Work Environment: Work in a clean and safe environment.

· Generous Paid Time Off: Enjoy 14 paid holidays, including a holiday shutdown between Christmas and New Year's, plus paid vacation available from day one.

· Paid Parental Leave: Take advantage of paid parental leave to support your family.

Our Commitment to Equal Opportunity

We value people as individuals with different backgrounds and believe that having a variety of perspectives is essential to drive innovation, foster creativity, and achieve success. We are committed to creating a workplace where people feel safe to share their ideas and concerns without fear of negative consequences. By valuing differences, we create an environment where everyone can thrive and contribute their unique perspectives to our collective success. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

Notification to Agencies: CentroMotion and its affiliated companies (Carlisle Brake & Friction, CrossControl, Elliott Mfg., Gits Mfg., maximatecc, Power-Packer, and Weasler Engineering) do not accept resume submissions from agencies outside of existing agreements. Please do not send resumes to CentroMotion employees. CentroMotion is not responsible for any fees associated with unsolicited resume submissions.

Requirements:

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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