Global Product Engineer: Launch & Innovation

Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Defined contribution plan with company

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to drive new product development from concept through market launch. You will lead design reviews, coordinate testing, and manage engineering documentation and change control across programs.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to work with global teams, with travel as needed. A mechanical/engineering degree is required and a proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret automotive specifications and drawings.
• Experience coordinating with CAD designers and CAD environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Travel as required, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design review activities by coordinating DFAM reviews with the APQP team.
• Document validation requirements and coordinate CAE and physical testing.
• Create and update DFMEAs to document failure modes.
• Manage engineering change processes by maintaining BOMs across drawings and SOWs.
• Manipulate 3D data to capture critical dimensions for review.
• Prepare release of component and assembly drawings with proper tolerancing.
• Record engineering costs for budgeting and cost-control reviews.
• Lead engineering activities from award to launch and guide design teams.
• Review eSOWs to understand scope and DV/PV requirements.
• Support trim engineering during design and launch phases.
• Troubleshoot design issues at customer sites or Woodbridge facilities.
• Support program managers with timing plans for deliverables.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis for feasibility and repeatability.
• Communicate engineering requirements, risks and decisions to teams and stakeholders.
• Identify VA/VE opportunities and coordinate prototypes for programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Microsoft Office 365 experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Automotive drawings interpretation

CAD coordination experience

Independent and global teammate collaboration

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Tools

CAD software environment

Office 365 tools

Job description

Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to drive new product development from concept through market launch. You will lead design reviews, coordinate testing, and manage engineering documentation and change control across programs.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to work with global teams, with travel as needed. A mechanical/engineering degree is required and a proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.