Product Engineer

Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation and benefits

Defined contribution plan with company

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc. is seeking an experienced engineer to drive new product development from concept through market launch. You will lead design reviews, coordinate testing, and manage engineering documentation and change control across programs.

The role requires CAD proficiency, strong communication, and the ability to work with global teams, with travel as needed. A mechanical/engineering degree is required and a proactive, collaborative mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited program.
• Microsoft Office 365 experience.
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to interpret automotive specifications and drawings.
• Experience coordinating with CAD designers and CAD environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a global team.
• Travel as required, domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead design review activities by coordinating DFAM reviews with the APQP team.
• Document validation requirements and coordinate CAE and physical testing.
• Create and update DFMEAs to document failure modes.
• Manage engineering change processes by maintaining BOMs across drawings and SOWs.
• Manipulate 3D data to capture critical dimensions for review.
• Prepare release of component and assembly drawings with proper tolerancing.
• Record engineering costs for budgeting and cost-control reviews.
• Lead engineering activities from award to launch and guide design teams.
• Review eSOWs to understand scope and DV/PV requirements.
• Support trim engineering during design and launch phases.
• Troubleshoot design issues at customer sites or Woodbridge facilities.
• Support program managers with timing plans for deliverables.
• Perform tolerance stack analysis for feasibility and repeatability.
• Communicate engineering requirements, risks and decisions to teams and stakeholders.
• Identify VA/VE opportunities and coordinate prototypes for programs.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Microsoft Office 365 experience

Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Automotive drawings interpretation

CAD coordination experience

Independent and global teammate collaboration

Willingness to travel domestically and internationally

Tools

CAD software environment

Office 365 tools

Job description

Legal Entity:Woodbridge Sales & Engineering Inc.

Requisition ID: 4137

About Woodbridge

We are innovators using advanced technology to manufacture next generation products. We are pioneers in foam technology science and provide our products to customers in multiple industries. We are a global team of over 7,000 teammates strong who are laser focused on quality, collaboration, and a commitment to sustainability. We are proud to give back to the communities in which we live and work through our Woodbridge Cares programs that serves communities around the world through volunteerism and philanthropy. We are a people centric organization that has been awarded numerous recognitions for our commitment to manufacturing excellence and innovation. Join us and be part of a team that is shaping the future of foam technology.

Woodbridge Culture

Woodbridge takes immense pride in its robust corporate (think people first, innovation, lets get to it, manufacturing focused) culture, which serves our customers, Teammates, and the world. We're thrilled to share that in 2024, Woodbridge has been awarded Deloitte’s Best Managed designation for eight consecutive years. This accolade is not just an award; it’s a testament to our unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation, inspiring you to be a part of our journey!

What's in it for you?

• Competitive Compensation & Benefits Plan
• Defined Contribution Plan with additional company match – Automatic company contribution to a top quartile retirement savings plan with more incentives to match
• Flexible Working Hours
• Employee Assistance Program with free access to health and wellness coaches
• Continuous Learning Culture – We believe in Upskilling & Internal Promotions!

Position Summary

Executing on new product development projects, from conceptualization to full market launch.Reporting on various projects accordingly and supporting the Product Engineering Manager.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead all design review activities by coordinating, reviewing and summarizing DFAM reports withAPQP team and document feasibility judgments in team feasibility commitment form for eachdevelopment gate.
• Review and document validation requirements based on technical packages received fromcustomers, coordinate CAE and physical testing and ensure proper set-ups prior to validation,review results against requirements and get customer agreement on DV/PV documents.
• Create, review and update DFMEAs, as required, to document failure modes
• Document engineering change management of assigned programs by creating, maintaining andfreezing accurate engineering bill of materials from engineering drawing, 3D CAD and/orstatement of work (SOW) to track changes for the life of the program.
• Ability to view and perform simple manipulation of 3D data to capture dimensions/measurementsto review and verify designs
• Coordinate and direct the creation and release of component and assembly drawings ensuringproper dimensioning and tolerancing to meet manufacturing capabilities and customer integration requirements.
• Document engineering costs and report, as required, engineering spending for assignedprograms to support financial reviews.
• Lead all engineering activities from award to launch including directing the design teams asneeded to meet deliverables.
• Review internal and external eSOWs to identify and understand the program scope, performancerequirements/specifications, DV/PV testing requirements, and support the development of ED&D quotes
• Support trim engineering team, as required, to develop, troubleshoot, release soft trimcomponents for customer build events throughout the design and launch phases of assignedprograms.
• Help troubleshoot design issues at customer or Woodbridge facilities
• Support program managers with tactical timing plans for engineering deliverables
• Perform tolerance stack analysis of assemblies and systems to confirm assembly feasibility andrepeatability
• Effectively communicate engineering requirements/ judgements/solutions, program risks, etc. to WFC teammates and leadership as well as selected supplier and customer stakeholders.
• Review designs for VA/VE opportunities
• Coordinating prototypes on the awarded programs

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering field (mechanical, aerospace, chemical, electrical) from accredited program
• Microsoft Office 365 experience
• Strong communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to interpret automotive specifications & drawings.
• Experience coordinating with CAD designers and CAD environment.
• Ability to work independently, as well as part of a team, including global teammates.
• Travel as required, domestically and internationally

Preferred

• Knowledge of polyurethane design parameters, tool design & manufacturing
• 3 years experience in product development
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, 5S and Kaizen

Woodbridge is committed to fostering a diverse workplace.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider applicants without regard to race, colour, ancestry, creed, place of origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, family status, disability, or any other protected status.

If you have any accommodation requirements, please let us know, and we will do our best to meet your needs in accordance with applicable local legislation.