Product Engineer

DRiV; Maryland Heights (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Maryland Heights seeks a Product Engineer to provide engineering support for the Aftermarket Braking Division, focusing on new product introductions, testing approvals, and coordinating Ford and Mazda launches with vendors.

The role requires 1–3 years in automotive brake engineering, strong Excel/data-analysis skills, and collaboration with labs and suppliers to ensure compliant, high-quality friction products.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years automotive brake engineering/manufacturing experience.
• Experience with friction formula dynamometer analysis preferred.
• Proficient in Excel to maintain records and graphs for benchmarking.
• Strong written, verbal, analytical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate inertia-dynamometer testing for friction products with testing labs.
• CHASE testing (SAE J866).
• Environmental/chemical testing (SAE J2975).
• AMECA edge code registration.
• Maintain historical test database, analyzing and incorporating report results from testing labs.
• Manage test component inventory for dynamometer testing and ship to labs.
• Prioritize testing based on changing requirements and schedule with labs.
• Prepare benchmarking studies to qualify new supplier formulas.
• Coordinate dyno testing for rotor coating interaction with friction.
• Coordinate salt spray testing per ASTM-B117 for rotors, calipers, zinc coated back plates and new vendor disc pad paint.
• Evaluate new testing labs for faster, more competitive testing.
• Understand Ford and Mazda testing requirements for new applications and coordinate testing plans.
• Review and approve all MDS (Material Data Sheets) submissions.
• Conduct drawing reviews for purchased friction products.
• PPAP reviews and submissions to Ford for DRiV products.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Excel

Data analysis

Communication skills

Tools

AutoCAD

Job description

US Maryland Heights MO

Provide Product Engineering support to the DRiV Aftermarket Braking Division. This position will provide guidance and testing approvals for all New Product Introductions, Ford and Mazda launches and new Vendors.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate inertia-dynamometer testing for friction products with testing labs
• CHASE testing (SAE J866)
• Environmental / chemical testing (SAE J2975)
• AMECA edge code registration
• Maintain historical test database, analyzing and incorporating report results received from testing labs
• Manage test component inventory required for dynamometer testing, and ship test components to testing labs
• Prioritize testing based on changing testing requirements and coordinate test schedule with labs based on dyno and fixture availability
• Prepare benchmarking studies to qualify new supplier formulas
• Coordinate dyno testing for rotor coating interaction with friction
• Coordinate salt spray testing per ASTM-B117 for Rotors, Calipers, Zinc coated back plates and new vendor disc pad paint as needed
• Evaluate new Testing labs for faster and more competitive testing
• Responsible for understanding Ford and Mazda testing requirements for new applications and coordinating all testing plans to validate new Ford and Mazda Business
• Responsible for all MDS (Material Data Sheets) submissions reviews and approvals
• Drawing Reviews for Purchased Friction Products. Disc Pad sets, Commercial Vehicle Linings
• PPAP reviews for purchased products
• PPAP submissions to Ford for DRiV products

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:

• 1-3 years Automotive Brake Engineering Manufacturing experience. Experience with friction formula dynamometer analysis preferred.

REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Strong computer skills required, must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Must be highly skilled in Excel to maintain records, analyze data and create graphs to present benchmarking data.
• Must be experienced in AutoCad, or similar design software
• Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
• Strong written, verbal analytical, and interpersonal skills required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Should be able to lift up to 30 lbs when packing and receiving test samples

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• General office environment for computer work and data analysis. Additional working areas for part storage and handling disc pads and rotors for measuring and testing. Packing components to send to labs for testing, boxes could weigh up to 30 lbs.

Other Duties:

Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required