Product Engineer

Skills: Product Development, Process Engineering, Manufacturing Processes, BOM Management, Chemical/Physical Analysis About the Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing Company / The Opportunity: Join a recognized industry leader in motor vehicle parts manufacturing, where excellence, collaboration, and innovation are core values. This opportunity places you within a dynamic team that thrives on empowerment, open communication, and accountability. As a Product & Process Engineer, you will play a critical role in product innovation and process improvement, furthering both your professional growth and the company's technical leadership in the automotive sector. Responsibilities: Act as the subject matter expert for product and process engineering initiatives. Collaborate with acoustics, R&D, and Corporate Engineering to develop and recommend BOMs and processes for RFQs. Lead trials and setup for BOM and process development in partnership with cross-functional teams from RFQ to SOP. Oversee product and process validation activities to ensure efficient production launches and meet customer requirements at optimal cost. Update and maintain product and process data in the PLM system, including BOMs, process parameters, tooling, and equipment specs. Support operations with process design, PFMEA, equipment specification, and capital expenditure planning throughout project phases. Manage IMDS implementation and ongoing updates for assigned programs. Drive cost reduction activities by identifying and implementing value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE) opportunities. Must-Have Skills: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related field. 5-10 years of relevant experience in product or process engineering, or equivalent education/experience. Experience with product development, manufacturing equipment, and production processes. Proficiency in BOM management and PLM systems. Ability to interpret technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Strong skills in Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, and design software. Knowledge of chemistry, mathematics, physics, and laboratory practices. Nice-to-Have Skills: Experience working with acoustics or R&D within the automotive sector. Prior involvement with process layout design, PFMEA, and capex planning. Familiarity with IMDS implementation for automotive programs. Strong project leadership and team collaboration skills. Demonstrated success in delivering cost reduction or VA/VE initiatives. #J-18808-Ljbffr