Automotive Program Engineer - CAD & Validation

Cooper Standard; New Philadelphia (OH); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cooper Standard in New Philadelphia, OH is seeking a Program Engineer to serve as the liaison between the customer and the company, guiding vehicle component designs to meet functional, timing and cost targets. You will lead design reviews, create and maintain 3D data, manage DV/PV testing, and drive program milestones across engineering, manufacturing and suppliers while mentoring junior engineers.

This role requires travel to manufacturing plants and customer sites as needed, with a focus on

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering preferred
• Typically has two plus years of experience
• Ability to explain moderately complex information to others in concise manner
• Demonstrated technical aptitude in engineering disciplines
• In-depth knowledge of APQP processes
• Successful evaluation and identification of customer vehicle build and validation problems
• Good written and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Release engineering change requests and manage program data
• Administer program development reviews (gate) / design reviews
• Develop and support the auto-quote process
• Responsible for product validation
• Interface with the customer, design, manufacturing, testing, sales, program management, purchasing and suppliers
• Participate in KT, 8D, or other structured corrective action/ decision making with manufacturing divisions
• Participate in vehicle builds and validation
• Lead and support business unit at customer management meetings
• Mentor associate program engineers

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Communication

Problem solving

Team mentorship

Design reviews

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Two plus years of experience

Tools

CAD software

GD&T

Microsoft Office

Job description

Cooper Standard in New Philadelphia, OH is seeking a Program Engineer to serve as the liaison between the customer and the company, guiding vehicle component designs to meet functional, timing and cost targets. You will lead design reviews, create and maintain 3D data, manage DV/PV testing, and drive program milestones across engineering, manufacturing and suppliers while mentoring junior engineers.

This role requires travel to manufacturing plants and customer sites as needed, with a focus on