Product Application Engineer

OP Mobility; Troy, Northern (MI, KY); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

OPmobility is seeking a Product Application Engineer to coordinate design and development for assigned mobility programs, ensuring system performance meets requirements. You lead CAD teams and oversee validation plans in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires coordinating DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timelines, with direct supervision of CAD and Test Engineers. Travel is expected, and collaboration spans multiple groups to deliver tooling and components on schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required.
• New Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA.
• Experience in Automotive / Manufacturing, preferred.
• Experience in GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM.
• Experienced in Safety Components or Fuel Systems components, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate design and development for assigned programs and ensure system performance meets requirements.
• Work in a fast-paced environment with tight time constraints.
• Responsible for DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timeline including action plans for issue resolution and product validation.
• Direct CAD designers in the development of details and assembly data/drawings to meet program requirements.
• Direct Test Engineers/Technicians in the design and execution of validation plans.
• Direct the manufacture, assembly and validation of prototype parts.
• Communicate design changes to the program team.
• Release drawings/maths data to suppliers and customers.
• Make recommendations for improvement to drive lower cost and higher quality.

Skills

CAD software

GD&T

DVP&R

DFMEA

BOM

CAx tools

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Unigraphics

I-DEAS

CATIA

ABAQUS

Job description

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Product Application Engineer

Ready to take on meaningful challenges and shape the next generation of mobility?

Joining OPmobility means stepping into a global group with a purpose to keep people and goods moving safely, smarter, and sustainably everywhere.

Job Title : Product Application Engineer

Type of contract : Long-term At-will

Expected Hiring Date : August 2026

Scope : Regional NAO

Responsibilities :

• The Product Application Engineer (PAE) is responsible to coordinate the design and development for assigned programs and ensure that the system performance meets technical requirements


• Work is performed in a fast paced environment within tight time constraints


• Responsible for DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timeline including action plans for issue resolution and product validation


• Direct CAD designers in the development of details and assembly math data / drawings to ensure the design meets the program requirements


• Direct Test Engineers/Technicians in the development of the Design and Process Validation Plans.


• Direct the manufacture, assembly and validation of prototype parts


• Communicate design changes to the program team


• Release drawings / math data to suppliers for the manufacture of tooling, prototypes, components and assembly aids associated with the program


• Release drawings / math data to the customer that meets the individual customer’s standards


• Make recommendations for improvement to the program team and the customer to continuously drive towards lower cost and increased quality within the required timing


• Interface with other Development groups (Components, Materials, Process and Systems) to ensure the provision of the technologies required to support the program


• Lead technical contact for assigned programs


• Other duties as assigned

Ideal Candidate Profile :

Personal Background

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering required


• New Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA


• Experience in Automotive /Manufacturing, preferred


• Experience in GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM


• Experienced in Safety Components or Fuel Systems components, preferred

Skills and Abilities

• Basic understanding of the capabilities of common CAE systems (Unigraphics, SDRC I-DEAS, CATIA, ABAQUS, etc.).


• No Design experience necessary


• At ease and effective in a matrix, multicultural and fast evolving environment


• Travel required – less than 10% (Domestic and International)

At OPmobility, people truly matter. We are committed to building inclusive teams, promoting diversity and equality, and ensuring that every application is considered fairly - because the future of mobility is built by diverse perspectives, bold ideas, and people who dare to move forward.

Innovation is therefore not a buzzword, but a natural part of everyday work. You’ll grow in an international environment where cutting-edge technologies, industrial excellence, and real-world impact come together to tackle the challenges of tomorrow’s automotive industry.

Founded in 1946 by Pierre Burelle, OPmobility, known until 2024 as Plastic Omnium, has transformed itself into a player in sustainable and connected mobility. Today, OPmobility develops technological solutions across four areas of expertise: exterior and lighting systems, the integration of complex modules, technologies related to energy storage, hydrogen and electrification, and a division dedicated to the development of embedded software and digital solutions.

With €11.5 billion in revenue in 2025, 152 factories, 40 R&D centers, and nearly 38,100 employees across 28 countries, OPmobility combines global scale with local impact. All driven by a shared ambition to accelerate the automotive energy transition.