Automotive Prototype Engineer – Manufacturing & QA

JTEKT North America Corporation; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Optical

401K with match

HSA contribution

Paid Time-Off

Educational Reimbursement

Job summary

JTEKT North America Corporation is seeking a Prototype Manufacturing Engineer to lead and perform activities for building prototype systems in North America, focusing on Electric Power Steering products. You will handle internal test parts and customer prototypes for vehicle and bench testing.

The role includes tracking time, materials, and costs and coordinating with NA Technical Center, Sales, and Program Management to ensure smooth builds and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Requires a BS in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical or Materials Engineering.
• 2+ years of related automotive experience preferred.
• Mechatronics and CAD tools desirable.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate prototype builds and related activities between the NA Technical Center, Sales and Program Management.
• Manage overall prototype build schedule and required resources.
• Guarantee integrity of prototype builds using inspection data, control plans, and end-of-line test results.
• Lead or support Prototype QA activities (incoming/outgoing QA reviews).
• Manage/archive build/inspection data for records.
• Work with Purchasing to order parts for customer and internal builds.
• Develop and maintain prototype build processes and work instructions.
• Assist in managing prototype shop growth.
• Develop local prototype suppliers with Advanced Purchasing & Manufacturing.
• Provide technical support to Sales and Engineering for prototype quotes.
• Promote collaboration between US and Japan prototype build departments.
• Make technical presentations and reports.
• Overtime work as required.

Skills

Prototype testing

Leadership

Data collection

GD&T

MS Office

Education

B.S. in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical or Materials Engineering

Tools

CATIA CAD

LabVIEW

CANalyzer/CANoe/CANape

Job description

JTEKT North America Corporation is seeking a Prototype Manufacturing Engineer to lead and perform activities for building prototype systems in North America, focusing on Electric Power Steering products. You will handle internal test parts and customer prototypes for vehicle and bench testing.

The role includes tracking time, materials, and costs and coordinating with NA Technical Center, Sales, and Program Management to ensure smooth builds and on-time delivery.