Automotive Plastics Product Engineer - Supplier Integration

Minth North America, Inc.; Wixom (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Minth North America, Inc. seeks a Supplier Integrated Product Engineer to identify, develop, and launch automotive plastic products.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, materials, process, marketing, and sales to define requirements and create roadmaps, conducting R&D and ensuring successful launches for GM projects. Responsibilities include developing pillar exterior trim components, coordinating with CFT on changes, and ensuring CAD/drawings are released per OEM guidelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• 5 years minimum work experience.
• GM Supplier Integration Engineering experience (SI3) preferred.
• Knowledge of injection-moulded plastics, joining techniques, and general assembly.
• Awareness of painting & chroming processes.
• This role will be stationed in GM 3 days a week.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute future automotive products, primarily pillar exterior trim components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and ensure alignment with customer needs.
• Conduct market research & analysis to identify new product opportunities & validate product concepts.
• Manage the product development of Minth-provided plastic parts.
• Work with the CFT to initiate and follow up on engineering changes.
• Ensure drawings and CAD are completed and reviewed prior to release.
• Ensure releases are completed internally and externally with OEM per their guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Independent work

Multi-tasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

Injection molding

Job description

Minth North America, Inc. seeks a Supplier Integrated Product Engineer to identify, develop, and launch automotive plastic products.

You will collaborate with engineering, design, materials, process, marketing, and sales to define requirements and create roadmaps, conducting R&D and ensuring successful launches for GM projects. Responsibilities include developing pillar exterior trim components, coordinating with CFT on changes, and ensuring CAD/drawings are released per OEM guidelines.