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AKEBONO CORPORATION JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Wheel End Product Test Engineer, Sr. Test Engineer
Department: Wheel End Product
Reports To: Supervisor Wheel End Test
Prepared By: Makoto Ohta

Posted 05.31.2011

SUMMARY

This Test Engineer will test, develop and validate new and/or improved automotive wheel end product designs (individual components as well as assemblies) or new applications of existing designs. Specific experience in the validation and development of wheel end products (rotors, drums, hubs, knuckles, and/or corner modules) is desired. Additional experience in the validation and development of foundation brakes (caliper assemblies and drum brake assemblies) is preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.

• Plans, executes and reports on experimental and validation tests on wheel end products (i.e., rotors, drums and corner system).
• Maintain the ownership of DVP&Rs for application projects.
• Plans and analyzes dimensional measurement of wheel end products.
• Analyzes test results and recommends corrective actions in cases of performance non-compliance.
  
• Works with design engineer and project manager (TPM and BPM) to ensure compliance with customer's specifications and timing requirements.
  
• Designs and writes test procedures.
  
• Designs and procures test fixtures necessary to execute validation tests.
  
• Leads technicians in procedures and technical aspects of test and measurement execution.
  
• Recommends and implements improvements to test equipment and procedures.
  
• Is approved to perform reference calibration on equipment necessary to their assigned task.
  
• Organizes test samples. Performs minor modifications to test samples when necessary.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's degree in engineering (B.S.) from four-year college or university, or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Higher consideration will be given to; Masters Degree in Engineering (M.S.) for education and/or 3-5 years job experience directly related to rotor/drum validation work experience at a company which supplies the passenger car and light truck market. Additional experience in validation and development of related mechanical devices, including other foundation brake components, is also acceptable.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic functions and probability. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.

REASON ABILITY
Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Valid driver's license required.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand. The employee is occasionally required to walk; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moving mechanical parts. The employee is occasionally exposed to outside weather conditions and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually
moderate.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Send resume and salary requirements via e-mail to:
Job: Wheel End Product Test Engineer, Sr. Test Engineer
mgiacona@akebono-usa.com

Akebono Engineering Center
34385 West Twelve Mile Road
Farmington Hills, MI 48331

No phone calls please. Equal Opportunity Employer.

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