Development Engineer

Garrett - Advancing Motion; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Garrett Motion in Plymouth, MI seeks a Product Development Engineer to lead new product development and applications with end-to-end responsibility for launches, performance, cost, reliability and timing.

You will own design and validation activities, interface with customers as the launch lead, and drive APQP, PPAP, and cross-functional teamwork in a fast-moving, agile environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years of experience developing and launching automotive products.
• Proven track record with product validation and launch experience.
• Experience with direct customer interface.
• Strong communications skills and sense of urgency.
• Team player, growth and customer focus.

Responsibilities

• End to End Product Ownership, meeting all turbocharger functional requirements (Performance, Reliability, Quality, Costs & Timing) to meet engine specifications.
• Customer Interface - Single Point of Contact to Customer for Launch.
• Matching, Design, Simulation, Validation (DVP&R), Turbo Release (TRA).
• Accountable for Internal & External APQP on full BOM - Sign off turbo, component PPAP deviations (APQP output).
• Accountable for 2D & 3D creation and quality according to documented Design Standards & guidelines.
• Ensure proper application & use of standard Design processes & tools, as defined by functional matrix.
• Support Design quality issue investigations (8D's) and lead implementation of corrective actions

Skills

Product development

APQP

DVP&R

Customer interface

Team player

Communication skills

Agile environment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

2D CAD

3D CAD

PPAP

APQP

Job description

As a Product Development Engineer, you will be responsible for launching new product development and new applications at the customer and developing top down functional requirement and design, simulate and qualify full product to meet customer needs. You will have end to end responsibility for flawless launch, with performance / cost / reliability / APQP and timing.

You will be responsible for launching new product development and new applications at the customer and developing top down functional requirement and design, simulate and qualify full product to meet customer needs. You will have end to end responsibility for flawless launch, with performance / cost / reliability / APQP and timing.

Responsibilities Include

• End to End Product Ownership, meeting all turbocharger functional requirements (Performance, Reliability, Quality, Costs & Timing) to meet engine specifications
• Customer Interface - Single Point of Contact to Customer for Launch
• Matching, Design, Simulation, Validation (DVP&R), Turbo Release (TRA)
• Accountable for Internal & External APQP (advanced product planning quality) on full Bill Of Material - Sign off turbo, component PPAP deviations (APQP output)
• Accountable for 2D & 3D creation and quality according to documented Design Standards & guidelines
• Ensure proper application & use of standard Design processes & tools, as defined by functional matrix
• Support Design quality issue investigations (8D's) and lead implementation of corrective actions

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field
• 3+ years of experience with developing and/or launching products in the automotive or similar industry
• Proven track record with product validation and launch experience as well as product development and component design in automotive industry
• Experience with direct customer interface
• Strong communications skills and sense of urgency
• Team player, growth and customer focus

Additional Desired Qualifications

• Strategic, analytical, customer management, and negotiation skills.
• Capacity to work autonomously with high degrees of ambiguity.
• Exceptional communication, influencing and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to influence and connect across all levels of the organization.
• Confirmed track record in a commercial role with developed customer relationship management skills and impeccable professionalism in your approach.
• Beyond offering the technical and functional expertise inherent in the position, this person will be a leader for change in an increasingly complex and changing global market. Role will be required to bring new ideas to the organization to expand business and meet growth targets.
• Self-starter with the energy and Capacity to drive things forward independently and capable and motivated to work in an agile and fast-moving environment will thrive here.

Garrett is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, or veteran status.

About Us

With a legacy of over 70 years, Garrett Motion is a cutting-edge technology leader enabling emission reduction and energy efficiency. We design, manufacture and sell highly engineered turbocharging, air and fluid compression, and high-speed electric motor technologies for customers in the mobility and industrial fields.

About The Team

The Garrett Engineering organization is responsible for developing a differentiated product portfolio of boosting solutions that enables our customers to set new benchmarks in vehicle performance both for our traditional core tu rbocharger business as well as new growth areas such as electrification and software.