Product Engineer A/B - NSK Steering Systems America

NSK; Ann Arbor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Generous vacation

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NSK Steering Systems America (NSSA) is looking for a Product Engineer A/B to design and develop steering components. This role requires knowledge of design feasibility, manufacturing processes, and specifications. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree and 4-8 years of experience in relevant positions.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision insurance, matching 401(k), and generous vacation. The position involves 20% travel and offers opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of position-related experience; preferably 6 to 8 years.
• Willingness to travel 20%.

Responsibilities

• Analyze design inputs for application feasibility.
• Maintain knowledge of manufacturing processes for design compatibility.
• Prepare design specifications for applications.
• Conduct design reviews during product development.
• Issue design documents for program development activities.

Skills

Design feasibility analysis

Standards application

Manufacturing process knowledge

Specification preparation

Design review coordination

Cost support and VA/VE

Education

Bachelor's Degree in related field

Job description

Product Engineer A/B - NSK Steering Systems America

NSK Steering Systems America (NSSA), a member of the global NSK Group, is a leading manufacturer of advanced steering systems and components for the automotive industry. With a commitment to innovation, quality, and safety, NSSA designs and produces steering solutions that help vehicle manufacturers deliver enhanced performance and driving experiences. Backed by NSK's global expertise in motion and control, our teams collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, and customer-facing functions to develop products that keep the world moving forward.

The Company

Design and develop steering column assemblies, intermediate shafts and joints to meet customer requirements. Ensure that manufacturability input from supplier and internal processes are considered during the design process. Supports cost containment and reduction initiatives. Supports design issues for customers, internal manufacturing, and suppliers. Fully supports the APQP process. Provides promotional opportunity for personnel who demonstrate competency in the Product Engineer C position.

The Product Engineer A/B Role

• Analyzes design inputs to determine feasibility for indented application.
• Understands and applies appropriate customer, internal, federal, and industrial standards to designs.
• Maintains understanding of in-house, supplier, and customer manufacturing processes to ensure design compatibility.
• Prepares design specifications for each application.
• Conducts design reviews during product development (customer, internal, supplier).
• Issues appropriate design documents to support program development (APQP or NPDS) activities.
• Issues product prints and design changes as appropriate.
• Coordinates required development, sample builds, and validation testing of designs.
• Provides design support to customers, suppliers, and in-house departments.
• Provides VA/VE ideas to support cost targets.

Qualifications

• This job requires a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field and 4 to 6 years of position -related experience; preferably 6 to 8 years of position-related experience.
• This position requires 20% travel.

Featured Benefits

• Full medical, dental, and vision insurance offered
• Matching 401(k)
• Generous vacation and holidays
• Life insurance
• Growth opportunities

NSK is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Education

Bachelors (required)

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