Glazing Systems Product Engineer: PD&E Lead

vitrocareers

Rochester Hills (MI)

On-site

USD 85,000 - 120,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

Vitro seeks a Product Engineer to lead technical product development of glazing systems at our Michigan facilities, with some residency or travel to OEM centers and build/manufacturing sites. You will drive design and engineering activities for windshield, door windows, roof panels, and related glass components, ensuring manufacturability and quality per Vitro and OEM standards.

Reporting to engineering management, you will guide cost-reduction efforts, participate in joint design reviews,

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 3+ years lead experience on OEM product launches.
Familiarity with automotive glazing systems and AIAG/APQP processes.
Strong ability to supervise design teams and ensure on-time release of product designs.
Excellent written and verbal communication in English; Spanish desirable.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day responsibilities of Design Engineers on assigned projects.
Ensure Vitro product designs meet customer and regulatory requirements; develop, review, approve, and release prints and specs.
Serve as Design liaison between OEM and Vitro to align customer voice with technical needs.
Coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, and quality for continuous improvement and cost reduction.
Ensure compliance with APQP/TS/IATF16949 for product engineering activities (DFMEAs, BOM, DVP&Rs).
Support launches during pre-production and production, source alternatives for fabrication, and assist with build milestones.