Product Engineer B/C - NSK Steering Systems America

Nsk-Steering-Systems-America; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k)

Vacation

Job summary

NSK Steering Systems America (NSSA) is seeking a Product Engineer B/C to design and develop steering column assemblies and intermediate shafts to meet customer requirements. You will apply standard EPS designs and coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to ensure manufacturability and NPDS/APQP processes are followed.

Responsibilities include analyzing design inputs for feasibility, applying standards, preparing specifications, coordinating development and validation testing, and providing

Qualifications

• This job requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a related field and up to 1 year of related experience; 1–2 years preferred.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes design inputs to assess feasibility for intended application.
• Applies applicable customer, internal, federal, and industrial standards to designs.
• Maintains knowledge of in-house, supplier, and customer processes to ensure design compatibility.
• Prepares design specifications for each application.
• Issues design documents to support APQP/NPDS activities.
• Coordinates development, sample builds, and validation testing of designs.
• Provides design support to customers, suppliers, and internal teams.
• Offers VA/VE ideas to help meet cost targets.

Skills

Design

Engineering

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

APQP

NPDS

Job description

Job Category: Engineering

Requisition Number: PRODU005515

• Posted : September 24, 2026
• Full-Time
• Hybrid

Locations

Showing 1 location

• Travel Required : Yes

Description

The Company

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 Product Engineer B/C Role

Design and develop steering column assemblies and intermediate shafts to meet customer requirements. Utilize standard EPS system designs to meet customer requirements. Ensure that manufacturability input from supplier and internal processes are considered during the design process. Supports design issues for customers, internal manufacturing, and suppliers. Fully supports the NPDS process.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Issues appropriate design documents to support program development (APQP or NPDS) activities.
• Coordinates required development, sample builds, and validation testing of design.
• 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 less than 1 years of position-related experience; preferably 1-2 years of position-related experience.

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

Travel Required

Yes . 10%

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better.

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