Product Engineer

DRiV; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV is seeking a Product Engineer in Skokie, IL to design and release components for the Sealing and Engine department. You will work with product line managers, support with engineering tasks, and interact with manufacturing and quality teams.

The role requires an engineering degree (BSME preferred) and 0–2 years of experience. Collaboration with suppliers and cross-functional teams is essential to ensure manufacturability and product success.

Qualifications

• 0–2 years of experience in product engineering.
• Knowledge of part design and validation processes.
• Ability to work with suppliers and manufacturing facilities.
• Understanding PPAP and basic project management.
• Prepare sample approvals and test reports.

Responsibilities

• Design and release components as identified by product line managers.
• Engage in engineering tasks, application engineering and cross-functional support.
• Interface with internal and external manufacturing engineering and quality teams.
• Support customer and supplier interface and project timing.
• Assist in DVP&R activities as assigned by senior staff.
• Create and review component drawings with proper tolerances.
• Develop manufacturability considerations with facilities.
• Utilize engineering software and improve design methods.
• Contribute to project management and reporting using MS Office.

Skills

PPAP knowledge

Project management

Supplier collaboration

Engineering calculations

Education

Engineering Degree preferably BSME

Tools

Microsoft Office

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.

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.