Product Development Engineer – Mechanical

Freudenberg Sealing Technologies Pty; Plymouth (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401K Match

Health Insurance

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Personal Development

Job summary

Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Product Development Engineer – Mechanical to lead new product development from concept through prototype validation, applying structured engineering methods and data-driven decision making.

You will translate customer needs into technical requirements, design and test solutions, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and leverage digital engineering tools, Python, and AI-enabled workflows to improve productivity and product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Robotics or related field.
• 5+ years in product development, mechanical design, or related engineering function.
• Exposure to coding, Python, AI-enabled tools, or digital engineering workflows.
• Demonstrated success leading products from concept through design, prototyping, testing and validation.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD, engineering analysis, technical documentation and development processes.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products from concept through prototype validation.
• Translate customer needs and market opportunities into technical requirements, product concepts, and differentiated engineering solutions.
• Design, model, prototype, test, and refine products and systems using engineering principles and data-driven decisions.
• Define and execute validation plans with laboratories to verify performance and reliability.
• Partner with materials, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective designs.
• Leverage digital engineering tools, coding, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve productivity and iterations.
• Manage technical projects, risks, and deliverables while communicating results to customers, leadership and cross-functional stakeholders.

Skills

3D CAD

Engineering Analysis

Python

AI Tools

Digital Engineering

Project Leadership

Cross-functional Teams

Manufacturing Experience

Tolerance Analysis

Data-Driven Decisions

Education

B.S. Mechanical Eng

Mechatronics Eng

Tools

Python

AI-enabled Tools

Digital Engineering Tools

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.

Some of your Benefits

• 401K Match: Save for retirement with the company's help.
• Health Insurance: Rely on comprehensive services whenever you need it.
• Vacation: We offer time off to refresh and recharge.
• Paid Holidays: With paid-time off, local holidays are all the way more relaxing.
• Personal Development: We offer a variety of trainings to ensure you can develop in your career.

Plymouth, MI

Hybrid Work

Freudenberg-NOK General Partnership

You support our team as

Product Development Engineer – Mechanical

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of new products from concept through prototype validation, applying structured engineering and innovation methodologies.
• Translate customer needs and market opportunities into technical requirements, product concepts, and differentiated engineering solutions.
• Design, model, prototype, test, and refine products and systems using sound engineering principles and data-driven decision making.
• Define and execute validation plans, collaborating with laboratory and technical teams to verify product performance and reliability.
• Partner with materials, manufacturing, quality, supply chain, and commercial teams to ensure designs are robust, manufacturable, and cost-effective.
• Leverage digital engineering tools, coding, automation, and AI-assisted workflows to improve productivity, accelerate design iterations, and enhance engineering outcomes.
• Manage technical projects, risks, and deliverables while effectively communicating recommendations and results to customers, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• 5+ years of experience in product development, new product engineering, mechanical design, or a related engineering function.
• Exposure to coding, engineering automation, Python, AI-enabled engineering tools, or digital engineering workflows, with a passion for leveraging emerging technologies to improve engineering effectiveness.
• Demonstrated success leading products from concept through design, prototyping, testing, and validation.
• Strong proficiency with 3D CAD, engineering analysis, technical documentation, and product development processes.
• Solid understanding of engineering fundamentals, problem solving, design trade-offs, tolerance analysis, root cause investigation, and data-driven decision making.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment and collaborating with cross-functional teams to develop innovative products.

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.