Product Engineer B/C - NSK Steering Systems America

NSK; Ann Arbor Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical, dental, and vision

Matching 401(k)

Generous vacation and holidays

Life insurance

Growth opportunities

Job summary

NSK Steering Systems America is seeking a Product Engineer B/C to design steering column assemblies and intermediate shafts that meet customer requirements. You will utilize standard EPS system designs and ensure manufacturability with input from suppliers and internal processes. You will support the NPDS process and coordinate development activities.

The role emphasizes collaboration with customers, internal teams, and suppliers to deliver robust design solutions and cost-conscious innovations.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field with less than 1 year of experience; preferably 1–2 years.
• Design and develop steering column assemblies and intermediate shafts; support NPDS/APQP activities.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes design inputs to determine feasibility for indented application.
• Applies appropriate standards to designs (customer, internal, federal, and industrial).
• 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 design documents to support APQP/NPDS activities.
• Coordinates development, sample builds, and validation testing of design.
• Provides design support to customers, suppliers, and in-house departments.
• Generates VA/VE ideas to support cost targets.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a related field

Job description

Product Engineer B/C - NSK Steering Systems America

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.
• Conducts design reviews during product development (customer, internal, supplier).
• 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

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors (required)

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