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AKEBONO BRAKE CORPORATION ENGINEERING CENTER JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Engineer
Department: NVH
Reports To: Manager of NVH
FLSA Status: Exempt

Posted 05.31.2011

SUMMARY

Measure and investigate brake NVH phenomena on conventional dynamometers, chassis dynamometers, vehicle or other bench tests in order to analyze and resolve NVH issues. Perform root cause analysis and determine potential countermeasures to improve NVH performance.

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

• Direct, coordinate, and exercise technical authority for planning, organization, control, integration, and completion of engineering project within area of assigned responsibility.
• Run brake NVH tests on conventional and chassis dynamometers to support NVH issues. Measure and analyze noise / roughness (vibration) on brake systems using measuring tools and techniques that lead to a solution of NVH issues.
• Perform frequency response analysis and operating deflection shape analysis using measuring devices and sensors. Conduct root cause analysis and generate potential countermeasures from analysis and past lessons learned.
• Document lessons learned that will lead to guidelines for future programs.
• Noise issue ownership (leadership of noise solution teams, including organizing and managing open issues, scheduling required internal or external meetings, and lead countermeasure development).
• Report findings and recommended solutions to internal and external customers.
• Attend customer meetings, present results and issue test reports when required.
• Travel to customer sites, proving grounds or third party test tracks for issue investigation and support.
  

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS
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 (B. A.) from a four-year college or university; and two to three years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations. Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and sampling theory. Basic understanding of frequency analysis, dB level, order tracking, vibration modes, damping, and resonance.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CONTACT INFORMATION

Send resume and salary requirements via e-mail to:
Job: NVH 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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