Product Development Engineer

Colonial Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Colonial Group is seeking a Product Development Engineer to join its automotive-focused team in Michigan. You will design, develop, and improve products to meet customer needs and strengthen the company’s market position.

You will collaborate with cross-functional teams, analyze market trends, and use CAD tools to review detailed designs, simulations, and stress tests, ensuring regulatory compliance and timely delivery of milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• 5+ years experience in product development or similar role; other levels may be considered.
• Plastic injection molding engineering experience.
• Proficiency in CAD software such as NX, CATIA, Visualization, or similar.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Define product requirements and specifications with cross-functional teams.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends and customer needs.
• Utilize CAD software to view and analyze detailed product designs and engineering drawings.
• Understand simulations and stress tests to evaluate product durability.
• Implement improvements based on testing results and feedback.
• Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Skills

5+ years exp

Plastic injection molding

CAD software

NX CATIA Visualization

Industry standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA

Visualization

Job description

We are seeking a talented and motivated Product Development Engineer to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive engineering and a passion for innovation. This role involves designing, developing, and improving products to meet customers' needs and enhance the company's market position.

What you Will do in Your Role

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define product requirements and specifications.
• Conduct research and analysis to identify market trends and customer needs.
• Utilize CAD software to view and analyze detailed product designs and engineering drawings.
• Understand simulations and stress tests to evaluate product durability.
• Implement improvements based on testing results and feedback.
• Manage project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders throughout the development process.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and regulations.

Who You Are (Basic Qualifications)

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years experience in product development or similar role; other levels of experience may be considered
• Plastic injection molding engineering experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in CAD software such as NX, CATIA, Visualization, or similar.
• Knowledge of industry standards and regulatory requirements

What Will Put You Ahead

• Project Management skills
• Experience with prototype development and testing
• Master's degree in Engineering or a related field
• Experience with Exterior Decorative Automotive Body Parts
• Experience with Nissan development processes/systems
• Familiarity with product lifecycle management (PLM) tools.
• Previous plant experience is a plus

About the Company

We are a fast-growing B2B company with a strong internal culture that values respect for others, diversity, serving a greater purpose, and passionate creativity. We have a dynamic and growing global footprint. A diverse and team-focused workforce. Create the next generation of innovation. Career paths that enable professional growth and development. Strongly committed to serving our community and environment. A safe, fun workplace focused on health and wellness. A competitive compensation and benefits package.

Our Benefits

Our benefits plan includes - medical, dental, vision, flexible spending and health savings accounts, life insurance, ADD, disability, retirement, paid vacation/time off, educational assistance, paid parental leave and adoption assistance. Specific eligibility criteria is set by the applicable Summary Plan Description, policy or guideline and benefits may vary by geographic region.

Equal Opportunities

Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability and protected veteran status. Except where prohibited by state law, some offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test. This employer uses E-Verify.