Brake Product Engineer — Testing & New Product Introductions

DRiV Incorporated; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated's Aftermarket Braking Division seeks a Product Engineer to provide product engineering support for new product introductions, Ford and Mazda launches, and new vendors. This role requires collaboration with testing labs, maintenance of data, and involvement in supplier qualification.

Responsibilities include coordinating inertia-dynamometer testing, SAE testing, and PPAP approvals, while leveraging Excel and AutoCad to analyze results and present benchmarking data.

Qualifications

• Strong computer skills; proficient in Microsoft Office; Excel to maintain records, analyze data and create graphs.
• Experience with AutoCad or similar design software.
• Mature, professional demeanor with strong written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrated interpersonal and analytical abilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inertia-dynamometer testing for friction products with testing labs.
• Manage PPAP submissions and approvals for purchased friction products.
• Coordinate dyno testing for rotor coating interaction with friction.
• Prepare benchmarking studies to qualify new supplier formulas.
• Maintain historical test data and analyze results from labs.
• Evaluate and select new testing labs for efficiency and cost.
• Review MDS submissions and approvals; assist with vendor approvals.
• Support Ford and Mazda testing requirements for new applications.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Problem solving

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

AutoCad

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

DRiV Incorporated's Aftermarket Braking Division seeks a Product Engineer to provide product engineering support for new product introductions, Ford and Mazda launches, and new vendors. This role requires collaboration with testing labs, maintenance of data, and involvement in supplier qualification.

Responsibilities include coordinating inertia-dynamometer testing, SAE testing, and PPAP approvals, while leveraging Excel and AutoCad to analyze results and present benchmarking data.