Brake Systems Engineer — Lead Prototyping & Optimization

BWI Chassis Dynamics (NA) Inc.; Brighton (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

BWI Group in Brighton, MI is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Brakes Team to design, develop, and validate components for automotive brake products. The role involves leading prototype builds and providing engineering support across quality, suppliers, and plant improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word/Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Ability to read and understand engineering prints/drawings.
• Excellent analytical skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the design, development, and validation process for components of our automotive Brake products.
• Provide product engineering expertise to support quality analysis, supplier development, and plant continuous improvement activities.
• Lead prototype builds.
• Conduct & champion design related cost reduction activities; coordinate meetings and activities, conduct verification testing, communicate with product groups, follow change procedures.
• Institute problem solving strategies, facilitate quality issues, review & approve inspection reports and report out at meetings as necessary.
• Issue and follow all necessary paperwork/reports for design changes, engineering permits, verification testing, product change methodology sheets and product/material specification changes.
• Design, validate and release engineering drawings that meet customer requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Verbal and written communication

Engineering print reading

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Unigraphics

GD&T

Statistical analysis

Job description

BWI Group in Brighton, MI is seeking a Product Engineer to join our Brakes Team to design, develop, and validate components for automotive brake products. The role involves leading prototype builds and providing engineering support across quality, suppliers, and plant improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering degree, strong analytical ability, and excellent communication skills, with proficiency in MS Word/Excel.