Product Engineer

Paycor; Detroit (MI); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

Motus Integrated Technologies seeks a Product Engineer for interior trim to drive program launches and design optimization at the Motus Technical Development Center in Wixom, MI. The role requires leadership of engineering tasks, collaboration with cross-functional teams, and adherence to program milestones.

The successful candidate will apply GD&T, manage changes, and contribute to cost reduction and quality improvements in automotive interiors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Plastics or Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of product engineering experience.
• Automotive interiors experience preferred.
• Willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day engineering tasks for a new program launch.
• Ensure engineering deliverables meet time and budget targets.
• Develop and optimize product designs with prototypes and trials.
• Create part designs for tooling and production processes.
• Apply DFMEA/DFM principles throughout development.
• Lead root cause analysis and DV/PV testing activities.

Skills

Independent work

Time management

Willingness to travel

Education

Bachelor's degree in plastics/mechanical eng

Tools

CAD

Job description

Position Title: Product Engineer – Interior Trim

Reports To: Product Engineering Manager and Director of Interior Trim
Location: Wixom, MI – Motus Technical Development Center (Partial Remote)

People First. Safety is the Foundation.

Position Title: Product Engineer – Interior Trim

Reports To: Product Engineering Manager and Director of Interior Trim
Location: Wixom, MI – Motus Technical Development Center (Partial Remote)

People First. Safety is the Foundation.

Join our innovative manufacturing team where precision and quality come together to drive industry-leading production and continuous improvement . At Motus, we’re revolutionizing the manufacturing industry and seeking a passionate, forward-thinking Product Engineer to help us make an impact and drive this position to new heights.

A successful candidate will be high energy, driven, resourceful and a problem solver.

Responsibilities

• Technical leader responsible for managing day-to-day engineering details associated with a new program launch
• Ensure that engineering deliverables are successfully achieved on time and within budget
• Create, optimize, and influence product designs utilizing prototype and pre-production builds, mock-up trials, internal and external customer collaboration
• Develop best part design for tooling and process for production plant manufacturing teams
• Apply existing knowledge, risk assessment and best practices throughout the product development cycle
• Apply and comply with GD&T to meet customer, assembly, and manufacturing requirements
• Manage part design initial release & engineering changes while adhering to drawing & data management processes and procedures
• Develop initial part DFMEA and DFM
• Create and release product bill of materials
• Lead root cause analysis activities for problem solving
• Develop and execute DV and PV testing plans
• Lead material cost reduction and optimization projects
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of customer, regulatory and internal manufacturing requirements
• Support all above activities for ongoing engineering change management as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related
• 5+ years of experience minimum in product engineering
• Experience in automotive interiors preferred
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Self-starter, strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability and willingness to travel regularly to plants, customers and suppliers
• Some knowledge of CAD preferred

Key Competencies

Personal Competencies:

• Resourceful/Takes Initiative – Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. Goes beyond call of duty. Shows bias for action. “A” results – oriented “doer.”
• Organization/Planning – Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in efficient manner. Focuses on key priorities
• Excellence – Sets high stretch standards of performance for self and others. Low tolerance for mediocrity. High sense of responsibility

Interpersonal Competencies

• Customer Focus - Monitors client satisfaction (internal or external). Establishes partner relationship with clients. Visible & accessible to clients
• Team Player - Reaches out to peers. Overcomes we-they. Approachable. Leads team do what is best for company
• Strong oral Communication – Communicates well one-on-one, in small groups, and public speaking. Fluent, quick on feet, and keeps people informed
• Written Communication – Writes clear, precise, well-organized documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and word usage

Who We Are

Motus Integrated Technologies is a dynamic, half-billion-dollar global leader in manufacturing high-quality headliners, and interior trim products for the automotive industry. Headquartered in Holland, Michigan, Motus operates advanced manufacturing facilities across North America (U.S. and Mexico) and maintains a global presence with 5 locations. Motus is part of the Atlas Holdings portfolio, an industrial holding company based in Greenwich, Connecticut. Motus offers a vibrant working environment where innovation and forward-thinking are at the forefront of what we do. If you are eager to contribute to our legacy and drive meaningful change, we would love to hear from you. Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Notice to Agency and Search Firm Representatives: Please note that Motus is not accepting unsolicited resumes from agencies/search firms for this role. Resumes submitted to a Motus Team Member by a third-party agency without a valid written & signed search agreement between Motus and said third-party agency, will become sole property of Motus. No fee will be paid if a candidate is hired as a result of an unsolicited agency or search firm referral.