Product Development Engineer

shapecareers; Michigan; On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

ShapeCareers in Michigan seeks an engineer to drive new product development for automotive and aerospace applications. You will act as the engineering representative on customer vehicle teams, translating inputs into Shape outputs and supporting development timelines.

Applicants should have a bachelor's in engineering or equivalent, at least five years in product development, metals experience, and familiarity with DFMEA and PPAP processes. Strong communication is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years in a product development role in Automotive or Aerospace.
• Metals product development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience with DFMEA and customer PPAPs.
• Experience with vehicle packaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Meet requirements of PDE I job description.
• Apply fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.
• Develop component and system level product designs utilizing engineering applications to customer requirements.
• Interpret and communicate Shape outputs to customers.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.
• Additional functions directed by the leader.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Equivalent work experience acceptable

Tools

DFMEA

PPAPs

Job description

Position Summary:

Responsible for new product development and associated engineering requirements, including design verification for engineering changes to current production products. Act as the company's engineering representative on Customer vehicle teams.

Essential position functions include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Meet requirements of PDE I job description
• Apply the fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.
• Develop component and system level product designs utilizing engineering applications in accordance with customer requirements.
• Interpret and understand customer inputs and communicate Shape outputs to customers.
• Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.
• Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree.
• Minimum of five years prior experience in a product development role in the Automotive or Aerospace industry.
• Must have Metals product development experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience with DFMEA and customer PPAPs.
• Prior experience with vehicle packaging.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to internal and external customers.