Marketability Test Engineer

Job description

Position Title

Marketability Test Engineer

Function

Research & Development

Site / Location of Position

US - Farmington Hills, MI

Legal Entity

Nissan North America, Inc. (NNA)

Posting Description

Nissan is a global company driven by the accomplishments of our employees. We find pride in our continued commitment to diversity and an exciting lineup of vehicles. Simply put, we are at the intersection of people, transportation, and the environment which keeps us at the forefront of innovation. Our culture is one where employees are empowered to have a voice that can influence business decisions, find work that is exciting and enjoy an unbeatable camaraderie between colleagues. W e're currently looking for a Marketability Test Engineer to join our team in Farmington Hills, Michigan.

Roles & Responsibilities :
·  Conducting static & dynamic evaluations of Nissan and competitor vehicles.
·  Setting vehicle and system level performance targets for Trucks, SUV & LCV programs.
·  Defining the essential factors to both improve attractiveness of Nissan products and reduce customer dissatisfaction.Forecast IQS, CR and competitive trend in the NA Market.
·  Planning, scheduling and carrying out tests to assess full vehicle performance achieves target.
·  Leading project development activities and communicating effectively within cross-functional teams.
·  Ability to present project updates & summary reports within test engineering, design, quality, manufacturing & project management organizations.
·  Proposing countermeasures to resolve customers concerns and working cross-functionally to ensure implementation and effectiveness matches prediction.
·  Negotiating in order to deliver product improvements that add value to Nissan and Infiniti customers.
·  Documenting all test and development activities through test reports and meeting minutes. Skills & Qualifications:
·  Bachelor's degree in Engineering (or equivalent degree) from an accredited university is required
·  Minimum 3 years' experience in automotive development or equivalent
·  Experience in customer oriented evaluation methods or market surveys
·  Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Access
·  Exposure to Siemens-NX, Catia or other CAD & PDM programs
·  Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously & meet project timing requirements
·  Excellent written & verbal communication skills
·  Comfortable with presentations to peers, supervisors & executive level managers
·  Demonstrated history for taking proactive approach & working cross-functionally across multiple functions
·  Strong problem-solving skills and ability to understand complex mechanical systems
·  Experience gathering data related to customer needs and expectations along with ability to summarize and present the results concisely & make clear recommendations
·  Training in quality analysis tools and ability to apply concepts (Pareto charts, Fishbone diagrams, 5 Whys Analysis, etc.)
·  Ability to travel within North America and Japan (approximately 20-40% required)
·  Internal applicants at the Engineer 2 and Engineer 3 level will be considered for lateral move.
.*Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship for this position is not available at this time.