Product Development Engineer

Freudenberg Group; Plymouth (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vacation

Personal Development

Paid Holidays

Job summary

Freudenberg Group in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer to design, develop, and optimize sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. You will collaborate with design, testing, and manufacturing teams to deliver robust solutions that meet customer and business requirements.

The role requires strong knowledge of mechanical design, CAD tools, and reliability analysis, plus the ability to manage multiple development activities and launches in a fast-paced

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field is required.

Responsibilities

• Develop design solutions and technical concepts that meet customer and business requirements.
• Coordinate product development activities across design, testing, and manufacturing.
• Verify design performance and support product launches.
• Resolve product and process concerns throughout development.

Skills

Mechanical design

Cross-functional teamwork

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Siemens NX

CATIA

Job description

Working at Freudenberg: "We will wow your world!" This is our promise. As a global technology group, we not only make the world cleaner, healthier and more comfortable, but also offer our 52,000 employees a networked and diverse environment where everyone can thrive individually. Be surprised and experience your own wow moments.
We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

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Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.

Vacation

Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.

Personal Development

Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Paid Holidays

Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.

The Product Development Engineer performs engineering activities related to product design, development, applications, and manufacturing processes. This position develops design solutions and technical concepts that meet customer and business requirements, coordinates product development activities, verifies design performance, supports product launches, and resolves product and process concerns

location_on Plymouth, MI

On-Site

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related technical fieldrequired
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringor another technical field preferred
• Ability to conceptualize mechanical components, assemblies, and component interactions
• Knowledge of machine dynamics, strength requirements, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials, wear, dimensions, weight, and service life considerations
• Experience designing products with rubber, thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, or related polymer materials, including knowledge of associated manufacturing processes, preferred
• Ability to assess manufacturing feasibility based on process knowledge and economic considerations
• Ability to prepare and check engineering drawings and data records, including the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, SolidWorks, Solid Edge, Siemens NX (UG), CATIA, or similar programs to create and modify product designs, assemblies, and engineering drawings preferred
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as finite element analysis (FEA), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification (DV) testing, Product Validation (PV) processes, and customer-specific requirements preferred
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and technical communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
• Ability to work independently, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions, influence key stakeholders, and adapt to change and ambiguity
• Creative, organized, data-driven, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require and travel to customers, suppliers, and other FNST facilities
• Communication & Collaboration: Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of the organization.
• Value for Customers: Anticipates, understands and meets internal/external customers’ needs and expectations. Develops solutions based on a customer centric approach.
• Innovation: Drives and supports innovative ideas, while taking informed risks to seek and develop new or improved solutions.
• Drive & Execution: Proactively identifies what needs to be done and takes action. Explores new ways and pursues new opportunities.

The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.