Product Engineer

DRiV; Skokie (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV in Skokie, IL seeks a Product Engineer to design and release components identified by product line managers, with duties spanning engineering, application tasks, and collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and customer support.

The role requires an engineering degree (BSME preferred) and 0–2 years of experience; you will work with suppliers, perform validation testing, participate in PPAP, and support cross-functional teams to ensure manufacturability and successful product introductions.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree required or preferred (BSME preferred).
• 0–2 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and release components identified by product line managers.
• Perform engineering and application engineering tasks.
• Collaborate with internal/external manufacturing, quality, and customer support.
• Interface with suppliers and customers to support product development.
• Support DVP/DP preparation and test reporting.
• Ensure manufacturability and proper documentation per standards.
• Develop understanding of materials and component drawings.
• Use engineering software and MS Office for project management.

Skills

Internal part design

Reverse engineering

Supplier design input

1st article approvals

Validation testing

PPAP knowledge

Manufacturing collaboration

Microsoft Office

Engineering fundamentals

Education

BSME

Job description

JOB TITLE: Product Engineer

LOCATION NAME: Skokie, IL

REPORTS TO: Engineering Supervisor OR Engineering Manager

DEPARTMENT: Sealing and Engine

General Statement Of Responsibilities

The Product Engineer is primarily responsible for the design and release of components that have been identified by product line managers and other functional groups. The product engineer's responsibilities will include engineering, application engineering tasks, as well as involvement with internal and external manufacturing engineering, quality and customer support.

Technical Job Summary

• Internal part design
• Reverse engineering of products
• Designs developed through suppliers
• 1st article approvals
• Validation testing
• Quality/inspection requirements
• Failure analysis
• Provide Purchasing and Marketing support
• External Customer/Supplier interfacing
• Simultaneous engineering support for local and offsite manufacturing plant(s)

Other Requirements

The following pages describe the job description for a Product Engineer.

Education

Engineering Degree preferably BSME

Experience

0-2 years experience

Requirements

• Manage new part programs at the individual component level, ensuring completion of assigned activity
• Apply a basic knowledge of engineering principles, established engineering procedures and automotive engineering to complete assigned activities
• Establish and expand skills in reverse engineering aftermarket products, building a strong foundation in part design and validation processes of the Engineering department
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of Production Part Approval Process (PPAP) and basic project management principles
• Participates in DVP&R completion tasks as assigned by senior engineering staff
• Prepare and complete sample approvals, testing requests; evaluate test results, and publish final test reports
• Support engineering quality issue resolution, evaluate returned products for failure mode, and provide actionable feedback
• Collaborate with manufacturing facilities to ensure manufacturability of designs, participate in feasibility reviews, and assist in implementing new materials and designs
• Develop a comprehensive understanding of customary materials and conceptualize designs
• Possess sufficient product knowledge to work closely with suppliers on product development activities
• Create and understand component drawings, ensuring full dimensioning and correct specification per engineering standards and procedures
• Establish skill in engineering software and tools as required
• Exhibit proficiency in Microsoft Office tools for project management

An Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.