R&D Engineer

OERTZENGroup; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, and life保险

401(k) retirement plan with company ϟ

Company match

Job summary

OERTZENGroup is seeking an R&D Engineer to drive automotive product development from initial concept to series production. You will collaborate across design, manufacturing, and quality teams to deliver innovative, compliant, and cost-targeted solutions that meet customer specs and schedules.

The role emphasizes mechanical design, material property evaluation, and process understanding, including injection molding.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in mechanical/automotive/manufacturing engineering.
• At least 5 years in automotive product development.
• Experience managing projects from concept to production.
• Knowledge of mechanical design, materials, and processes incl. injection molding.
• Strong communication and cross-functional coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and engineer products from concept through series production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to meet specifications and timelines.
• Evaluate materials and manufacturing processes for quality and cost targets.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and internal procedures.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor's or higher in Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Eng

Tools

Injection molding

CAD/CAE tools

Job description

The R&D Engineer is responsible for developing and engineering automotive products from initial concept through series production. This role focuses on delivering innovative, high-quality products that meet customer specifications, cost targets, quality standards, and project timelines.

The successful candidate will collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop product solutions, evaluate material properties and manufacturing processes, and ensure compliance with applicable industry standards and technical requirements. Experience with injection molding, mechanical design, and automotive product development is highly valued.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and engineer products in accordance with customer requirements and internal development specifications.
• Manage product development activities from concept design through series production.
• Ensure products meet customer specifications, cost targets, quality standards, and project schedules.
• Consider manufacturing processes, including injection molding, during product design and development.
• Evaluate material properties and their impact on product performance, manufacturability, and quality.
• Ensure compliance with applicable laws, industry standards, technical specifications, and product guidelines.
• Follow established R&D processes, engineering procedures, and work instructions.
• Conduct competitive analysis and product benchmarking to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support product development, engineering, and manufacturing objectives.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Technical degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Industry Experience: At least 5 years of experience in the automotive industry, with a focus on product development, application engineering, and/or project management.
• Product Development: Demonstrated experience managing product development projects from concept through series production.
• Technical Knowledge: Understanding of mechanical design, material properties, and manufacturing processes, preferably including injection molding.
• Project Management: Ability to coordinate development activities, manage timelines, and meet customer, cost, and quality requirements.
• Technical Compliance: Familiarity with applicable engineering standards, technical specifications, and product development procedures.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and standard business applications.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving abilities, and attention to detail.
• Work Style: Innovative, proactive, and results-oriented, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a cross-functional environment.
• Structured onboarding program, including orientation and mentorship.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO).
• Nine paid holidays.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match.