Product Design Engineer

Job Responsibilities Demonstrates expert level of design and analysis skills Responsible for creating and implementing customer‑driven designs with minimal supervision Will specify materials and analyze structures for robustness, cost and risk of designs Lead Design FMEAs with cross‑functional groups including Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Tooling/Fixtures Utilize QPC process as outlined in IATF‑16949 standard Will be the technical contact in support of sales and is expected to maintain and grow relationships with the customer Provide flexibility to travel domestically and internationally Support manufacturing as needed for prototyping or production launches Ability to direct designers/drafters who are providing project support Perform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or departmentally defined Use leadership skills and sound business judgment to support sales volume and profits Establish strong, lasting relationships with customers Champion department improvement projects Essential Technical Skills Strong ability to design engine cooling and air‑conditioning components and extensive knowledge of the physics of heat transfer and fluid flow in vehicles Extensive knowledge of material applications including ferrous and non‑ferrous metals Strong analytical skills including heat transfer, stress analysis and energy balances within the cooling system Applies sound analysis methods in the evaluation of heat transfer and structural requirements High level of competency with solid modeling design software Strong understanding of production methods and designing for manufacturability, with solid background in welding, brazing and metal forming Strong project management skills using computer‑based prediction and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project and Excel Experience with quality tools such as FMEAs, Design of Experiments, SPC, etc. Works with manufacturing personnel to design products consistent with current processes and capabilities Effectively solves design‑related problems identified during fabrication and assembly and provides support to shop personnel Prepares documentation related to design and engineering activities using ANSI:Y14.5 drafting standards, including geometric tolerancing Uses Windchill/PDM Link to store CAD files and perform change management Education and Experience Requirements Self‑starter with the ability to operate well independently Five plus years of design experience in an OEM manufacturing environment Minimum of 3 years’ experience with a parametric‑based CAD software Experience in sheet metal design and weldments Experience in heat exchanger products and processes (brazing) is a plus Minimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management or an MBA is a plus Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Paid Holidays Per Year Group Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer Match Life Insurance at 1× Salary Long Term Disability Short Term Disability Hospitalization Indemnity Critical Illness Coverage Term Life Insurance Identity Protection #J-18808-Ljbffr