Automotive Development Engineer – Validation & CAD

VOSS Automotive, Inc.; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

VOSS Automotive, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Development Engineer to join our costing department. You will create validation plans and engineer products for customer applications, coordinating with R&D and German colleagues to meet cost and performance targets.

You will develop 3D CAD models, analyze test results, and support multiple project teams while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. A strong engineering background is essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in design or mechanical engineering with 5 years’ experience or an equivalent combination.
• Strong understanding of engineering principles.
• Automotive electronics and LIN communication protocol preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop validation plans for VOSS product lines for customer applications.
• Design and engineer products for customer applications meeting guidelines.
• Plan, coordinate, and support R&D activities.
• Collaborate with multiple project teams and customers.
• Create 3D CAD models and drawings to specs and cost targets.
• Define and analyze test results to confirm design capability.
• Coordinate R&D activities with the customer and German colleagues.
• Design, build, and optimize prototype/test vehicle lines.
• Interface with customer and grow technical relationships.
• Follow ISO 9001 (and ISO/TS 16949 where applicable) and ISO 14001.

Skills

Engineering principles

Automotive electronics & LIN

MS Office Suite

Education

Degree in design or mechanical engineering

5 years experience or training

Tools

3D CAD

CAD drawings & standards

Job description

VOSS Automotive, Inc. in Fort Wayne, IN, seeks a Development Engineer to join our costing department. You will create validation plans and engineer products for customer applications, coordinating with R&D and German colleagues to meet cost and performance targets.

You will develop 3D CAD models, analyze test results, and support multiple project teams while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and ISO 14001. A strong engineering background is essential.