Lead Automotive Product Development Engineer

Career Transitions, a morales group company; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead the technical development for automotive engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading automotive product development activities, translating customer requirements into specifications, and collaborating with teams to ensure project success. The position also requires effective communication skills and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience in product/process engineering experience.
• Appreciation for continuous improvement in design practices and testing.
• Ability to travel 20-30% domestically and up to 10% internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical activities on assigned automotive product development projects.
• Plan and organize project activities from Phase 0 to Phase 5.
• Translate customer requirements into specifications and testing.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Materials Science

Chemical Engineering

Problem-solving

Effective Communication

Continuous Improvement

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering

Master of Science

Tools

APQP

Job description

A recruiting agency is seeking a Product Development Engineer to lead the technical development for automotive engineering projects. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Materials Science, or Chemical Engineering and a minimum of 5 years of experience. Responsibilities include leading automotive product development activities, translating customer requirements into specifications, and collaborating with teams to ensure project success. The position also requires effective communication skills and the ability to travel domestically and internationally.