Automotive Product Engineer — Launch, Improve & Optimize

Ventura Manufacturing, Inc.; Zeeland (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Ventura Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer to support the development, launch, and continuous improvement of automotive products.

The role translates customer requirements into manufacturable solutions while meeting quality, cost, timing, and performance targets. You will partner with customers, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and program teams to drive launches and changes across the product lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or related field.
• 3+ years product engineering in automotive manufacturing.
• Advanced proficiency with SolidWorks CAD software.
• Strong GD&T and engineering drawings knowledge.
• Experience with automotive design and launch processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.

Responsibilities

• Interpret customer specifications, CAD data, engineering standards, and design requirements.
• Create and maintain 3D models, assemblies, and drawings using SolidWorks.
• Use engineering tools for managing product design development (DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack-ups).
• Support product launches from concept through production and manage engineering changes.
• Participate in technical feasibility reviews for new business opportunities.
• Investigate product and manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
• Drive design improvements that enhance quality, reduce waste, and lower costs.
• Support VA/VE and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Work with manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and program teams for readiness and launch.
• Participate in APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, DFM, and automotive quality processes.
• Interface with customers regarding engineering requirements, development, and launch support.
• Communicate technical risks, recommendations, and solutions to customers and internal teams.

Skills

SolidWorks

GD&T

Product engineering

Automotive manufacturing

APQP/PPAP

DVP&R

DFMEA

Root cause analysis

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

SolidWorks CAD software

Job description

Ventura Manufacturing, Inc. is seeking a Product Engineer to support the development, launch, and continuous improvement of automotive products.

The role translates customer requirements into manufacturable solutions while meeting quality, cost, timing, and performance targets. You will partner with customers, manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and program teams to drive launches and changes across the product lifecycle.