Engineer

Position Title: Engineer Location: Madison Heights, MI Basic Purpose and Objective The company is seeking an Engineer to strengthen their sustaining engineering capability, driving technical excellence, continuous improvement, and robust product performance across their global portfolio. Specific Duties and Responsibilities Lead sustaining engineering for assigned products (doorsets, vision panels, hardware, washroom items), ensuring robust performance and continuous improvement. Own complex problem-solving: triage issues, identify root cause, and implement permanent corrective actions using structured methods (8D, 5 Whys, Ishikawa/fishbone, FMEA). Oversee and approve ECR/ECN change control, ensuring updates to drawings, specifications, BOMs, routings, and work instructions are accurate, controlled, and audit-ready. Champion value engineering and standardization to deliver cost-down, de-risking, supply continuity, and obsolescence mitigation across the portfolio. Partner with Production and Quality to drive DFM/DFA, develop jigs/fixtures, and improve right-first-time manufacturing at scale. Lead prototype and pilot builds; validate process capability and ensure robust handover to production. Maintain data integrity in PDM/ERP systems, ensuring product records are current, traceable, and revision-controlled. Provide expert support to resolve build issues, supplier queries, and installer feedback, including on-site troubleshooting for critical escalations as required. Collaborate with Quality to close NCRs/CAPAs, implement preventive actions, and drive a culture of zero-defect delivery. Prepare and review technical packs, approving drawings, labels, assembly instructions, and installation/O&M content for clarity and compliance. Provide strategic input on product roadmaps, engineering risks, and the operational impact of technical decisions. Lead cross-functional teams through root-cause investigations, product changes, and critical field escalations. Identify and implement process improvements, using data to prioritize opportunities and verify benefits. Represent Engineering in customer meetings, audits, and technical reviews, communicating complex issues clearly and pragmatically. Ensure products and processes meet applicable standards and regulatory requirements (e.g., UL 10C, fire/smoke testing). Education and Experience Required Strong proficiency in SolidWorks and disciplined 2D drawing practice. Significant sustaining/EPD engineering experience in electromechanical or building-product assemblies (doors/hardware exposure is advantageous). Good knowledge of materials and processes such as sheet metal, machining, coatings, joinery, glazing, and assembly. Hands-on capability with bench work, fixtures, and prototype builds. Experience with PDM/ERP; understanding of DFM/DFA, tolerance analysis, and validation methods. Proven ability to lead in cross-functional environments and manage priorities under time pressure. Relevant engineering qualification. Experience supporting manufacturing and working within regulated/standards-driven environments. #J-18808-Ljbffr