Product Design Engineer

Job Title: Product Design Engineer

Location: On site in Rochester Hills, MI

Salary: $90-100K

• 1–2+ years of experience as a Product Design Engineer in the automotive industry.
• Door module design experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of customer engineering change and release systems.
• Knowledge of engineering principles including GD&T, FMEA, DFM, DOE, CAD, and statistical analysis.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Experience supporting prototype builds, validation testing, and product launches.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with root cause analysis experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to support and mentor Junior Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Experience performing competitor benchmarking activities.
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Design and develop automotive products and systems that meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Evaluate the feasibility of new and modified components and assemblies using engineering analysis and analytical tools.
• Create and maintain 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, and design studies.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, and validation activities for assigned programs.
• Develop and review Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) and other engineering documentation.
• Review customer and internal specifications to define appropriate testing methods.
• Identify root causes of product failures and quality concerns and implement effective corrective actions.
• Support Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM) initiatives to improve product quality and reduce cost.
• Provide technical support to customers, manufacturing, quality, program management, sales, and suppliers.
• Support engineering change management and customer release processes.
• Perform competitor benchmarking to identify opportunities for product improvement and innovation.
• Provide guidance and technical support to Junior Engineers, Designers, and Technicians.
• Promote a collaborative work environment aligned with company objectives.
• Support 5S and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Technology, or a related engineering discipline.
• 1–2+ years of Product Design Engineering experience preferred.
• Automotive product development experience required; door module experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of customer engineering change and release systems.
• Experience with GD&T, FMEA, DFM, DOE, CAD software, and statistical analysis.
• Strong troubleshooting, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lift up to 20 pounds.
• Willingness to travel periodically by air, car, or train to customer, supplier, and company locations.
• Ability to work in both office and manufacturing environments.