Product Engineer

Carcoustics International GmbH; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Carcoustics International GmbH in Michigan seeks a mechanical manufacturing engineer to design acoustic and thermal insulation components for automotive applications. You will support CAD design, FEA, VA/VE, and development of new products for production, while participating in technical reviews with customers and cross-functional teams.

The role requires a 3–5 year background in automotive insulation or related fields, with strong knowledge of APQP, CAD/CATIA, GD&T, and tooling interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/manufacturing engineering or equivalent required.
• 3–5 years of experience in product or plant manufacturing engineering in automotive insulation or related sectors.
• Experience with APQP, DFM, DFA, FMEA, CAD/CATIA, and GD&T is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive acoustic and thermal insulation components and related parts.
• Support CAD design, FEA, prototypes, VA/VE, and new product development for production.
• Lead or participate in technical reviews with customers for in-process quotes.
• Interact in project meetings and cross-functional teams to evaluate feasibility.

Skills

APQP processes

CAD/CATIA

FEA

GD&T

SAP

VA/VE

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SAP ERP

CAD software

Job description

Responsible for development and execution of acoustic & thermal insulation components primarily in the automotive industry.

Description Of Main Tasks

• Design and develop automotive acoustic and thermal insulation components including composite heatshields (aluminum & PET/Fiberglass), metal stampings, injection mold TPE/TPO components, thermoformed fiberglass, PET fibers, foams, shoddy, and 2D die cut insulation parts.
• Support development or requests for CAD Design, FEA, prototypes, Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE), and development of new products for the production plant.
• Execute technical reviews with customers for in-process quoting products.
• Attend and support project meetings internally and with customers.
• Support with evaluating and/or developing products, processes, materials, manufacturing feasibility studies with cross functional teams.
• Develop serial production concepts through the APQP process, and support prototyping, tool development and trials.
• Develop and maintain 3D CAD design and 2D prints (GD&T). Support with minor 3D and 2D changes internally and customer meetings.
• Knowledge of APQP 5 phase process, DFM, DFA, FMEA, CAD/CATIA, GD&T
• Interfacing with SAP for BoMs, costing, and material information.
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in product engineering or plant manufacturing engineering in the automotive soft trim acoustic & thermal insulation industry, injection molding industry or metal stamping industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with the following:
• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, manufacturing engineering or equivalent
• 3-5 years of experience in product engineering or plant manufacturing engineering in the automotive soft trim acoustic & thermal insulation industry, injection molding industry or metal stamping industry.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with the following:

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