Product Development Engineer

Hanon Systems; Novi (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Hanon Systems in Novi, Michigan, seeks a Mechanical Engineering professional to design and test automotive A/C compressors and sub-components. You will develop prototype 3D models, release production drawings, and author technical specifications. Travel may be required for supplier coordination.

The role requires a Bachelor or Master in Mechanical Engineering, strong CAD/CAE skills, and the ability to work within a global cross-functional team. Join us to drive innovative cooling solutions.

Qualifications

• Creative problem solving for complex engineering challenges.
• Background in component design and multiple engineering domains.
• Cross-functional teamwork across global teams.
• Experience with suppliers and customers.
• Strong technical communication skills.
• Exposure to drafting/drawing/CAD tools.
• Experience with FEA/CFD and kinematic tools.
• Self-motivated and able to work with limited supervision.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Design and test new mechanical/electrical automotive A/C compressors and sub-components.
• Develop and sign-off prototype/production 3D component & assembly models.
• Release prototype/production 2D component & assembly drawings.
• Develop/author engineering specifications and reports.
• Set up and run development tests; interpret results and drive corrective actions.
• Interface with suppliers as required.
• Provide direction to suppliers as required.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials.

Skills

Creativity

Component Design

Solid Mechanics

Dynamic Systems

Kinematics

Heat Transfer

Thermodynamics

Teamwork

Suppliers

Technical Communication

CAD tools

CAE tools

Self-motivated

Independence

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD tools

CAE tools

Job description

• Design and test new mechanical/electrical automotive A/C compressors and sub-components.
• Develop and sign-off prototype/production 3D component & assembly models.
• Release prototype/production 2D component & assembly drawings.
• Develop/author engineering specifications and reports.
• Set up and run development tests. Interpret test results and develop corrective actions.
• Interface with suppliers as required.
• Provide direction to suppliers as required.
• Develop and maintain Bills of Materials.

Education:

• Bachelor or Masters in Mechanical Engineering is required.

Desired Competencies, & Qualifications:

• Creativity to innovate and develop solutions for complex problems
• Background in Component Design, Solid Mechanics, Dynamic Systems, Kinematics, Heat Transfer, and Thermodynamics
• Flexibility to work effectively as part of a global cross functional / cross discipline team
• Experience working with suppliers and customers
• Technical communication skills
• Prior exposure to drafting/drawing/CAD tools
• Experience with CAE tools (FEA, CFD, Kinematic tools)
• Self-motivated, self-starter
• Ability to work with limited guidance/supervision
• Ability to manage multiple assignments

Special Requirements:

• May include some limited travel as required.