Product Engineer – Automotive Plastics & Launch

US Farathane Corporation; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

US Farathane in Auburn Hills is looking for Product Engineers to manage and develop new automotive products. This on-site role focuses on customer deliverables, feasibility, testing coordination, and launch support throughout the product lifecycle. Ideal candidates have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 4-6 years of automotive experience, and knowledge of plastic injection molding. Benefits include medical insurance, vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4–6 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience supporting APQP, DFMEA, and product launch activities.

Responsibilities

• Manage new product development activities.
• Support design activities for new products.
• Coordinate testing requirements for new products.
• Maintain Engineering Development & Testing budgets.
• Support ongoing customer communication and technical meetings.

Skills

Plastic injection molding processes

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Diversity is an integral part of our corporate culture and success at USF. We welcome all individuals.

US Farathane is growing and we’re looking for talented Product Engineers for our GM Business Unit who are passionate about developing innovative plastic solutions from concept through launch, for OEM and tier customer programs. If you thrive at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and customer collaboration, and want to see your work on the road, this is your opportunity.

These positions sit onsite at our office in Sterling Heights, MI.

What You’ll Do

As a Product Engineer, you’ll be hands-on in developing innovative products for automotive programs, playing a critical part in turning concepts into fully launched solutions. From design feasibility through production launch, you’ll own key engineering deliverables while working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed successfully, on time, and at the highest level of quality.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and communicate day-to-day new product development activities.
• Support design activities for new products, including part and process feasibility.
• Coordinate and manage testing requirements for new products.
• Maintain, manage, and track Engineering Development & Testing (ED&T) budgets for assigned programs.
• Support and maintain APQP databases (Phase 0 & 1) for assigned programs.
• Create and manage key documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, and open issues tracking.
• Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews.
• Support tool trials and pre‑production build activities.
• Support launch activities at US Farathane manufacturing facilities and customer sites, including SOP and post‑90‑day launch support.
• Collaborate closely with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams.

What You Bring

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
• Minimum 4–6 years of automotive engineering experience working directly with OEMs, GM preferred
• Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and product launch execution.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:

• Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• 401k with company match
• Paid holidays and PTO
• Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!

About US Farathane

US Farathane has been a leading provider of plastics manufacturing solutions to the automotive industry for over 50 years. Through advanced research and development, a highly skilled management team, and dedicated associates, we continue to grow and deliver innovative solutions.

We offer a full range of capabilities—from black-box design and advanced composites to TPE, TPO, extrusion, and compression technologies—providing our customers with comprehensive, end-to-end support.

Additional Information

• Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
• Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.
• US Farathane is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled individuals and veterans.

Apply today and be part of driving our continued success at US Farathane.