Product Development Engineer

Motus Integrated Technologies; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 64,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive company is looking for a Product Development Engineer to improve manufacturing methods and understand customer requirements. This mid-senior level role involves leading multiple projects simultaneously in a collaborative environment, directly impacting product quality and technology. Candidates should have a strong engineering background and experience in automotive settings.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of experience in an automotive engineering environment.
• Full understanding of product development process (APQP, DFM).

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Translate customer specifications into product requirements.
• Participate in technical reviews and prepare presentations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Job description

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• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product development
• Gathers and comprehends customer requirements by supporting the team prior to and during customer interface meetings; researching and recording historical and benchmark information regarding the customer’s needs; creating and maintaining a record of potential risks with product development.
• Translates customer specifications into product requirements; interfaces with customer representatives to ensure their desired features and performance levels are properly comprehended in product specifications.
• Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process; obtains an approved product number for the current product development cycle
• Participates in various technical reviews throughout the product development cycle; prepares technical presentations to various stakeholders
• Develop generic material bill of materials and bill of process for an approved product
• Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process
• Maintain a safe working environment and actively participate in 5S activities
• Benchmarking - Identify targets and perform vehicle teardowns to identify opportunities. Prepare findings and present internally and to the customer. Study competitor parts, technology, unique solutions, or industry trends
• Development Projects - Lead multiple projects simultaneously. Develop product alternatives to improve cost, quality and technology. Complete product development progress reviews and report to the team as assigned
  
  

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods using knowledge of product development
• Gathers and comprehends customer requirements by supporting the team prior to and during customer interface meetings; researching and recording historical and benchmark information regarding the customer’s needs; creating and maintaining a record of potential risks with product development.
• Translates customer specifications into product requirements; interfaces with customer representatives to ensure their desired features and performance levels are properly comprehended in product specifications.
• Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process; obtains an approved product number for the current product development cycle
• Participates in various technical reviews throughout the product development cycle; prepares technical presentations to various stakeholders
• Develop generic material bill of materials and bill of process for an approved product
• Compiles reports and completes documentation to track and facilitate the product development process
• Maintain a safe working environment and actively participate in 5S activities
• Benchmarking - Identify targets and perform vehicle teardowns to identify opportunities. Prepare findings and present internally and to the customer. Study competitor parts, technology, unique solutions, or industry trends
• Development Projects - Lead multiple projects simultaneously. Develop product alternatives to improve cost, quality and technology. Complete product development progress reviews and report to the team as assigned
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field
• Five (5) or more years of experience, preferably in an automotive engineering environment
• Strong communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and ability to manage multiple projects in a timely manner
• Full understanding of the product development process (APQP, DFM), including product analysis and cost structure

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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