Junior Product Engineer: Automotive Systems Design

Hi-Lex Controls; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

HI-LEX Controls in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Product Engineer I to design and develop products meeting customer requirements from concept through mass production, collaborating with manufacturing, quality and supply chain to ensure quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, simulations and tests to deliver reliable solutions and continuously improve products while supporting VA/VE, DFM and lifecycle management.

Qualifications

• 4-year degree in mechanical engineering, engineering technology, or equivalent field.

Responsibilities

• Designs and develops products to meet or exceed customer requirements.
• Determines feasibility of new or modified components and assemblies using analytical engineering tools.
• Reviews and defines test methods based on customer and Hi‑Lex specifications.
• Coordinates prototype builds and testing / validation for assigned products.
• Provides technical support to customers, Hi‑Lex manufacturing, quality assurance, program management and sales.
• Works with 3D models, drawings and design studies.
• Identifies root cause and counter‑measures for system failures and quality concerns.
• Actively supports and directs VA / VE and DFM activities.
• Prepares problem solving reports, DVP&R reports, etc.
• Promotes an associate relations environment that is consistent with long-term management objectives.

Skills

Communication

Education

Bachelors in Mechanical Engineering or Eng Tech

Job description

HI-LEX Controls in Rochester Hills, MI is seeking a Product Engineer I to design and develop products meeting customer requirements from concept through mass production, collaborating with manufacturing, quality and supply chain to ensure quality and cost targets.

The role emphasizes applying engineering principles, simulations and tests to deliver reliable solutions and continuously improve products while supporting VA/VE, DFM and lifecycle management.