Senior Engineer

Johnson Electric; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Electric in Plymouth, MI is seeking a Senior Engineer to lead technical product development for washer-pump, engine, and chassis applications. The role is onsite, with travel to support domestic and international engagements and to coordinate with customers and global teams.

You will drive RFQ scoping, requirements definition, and ensure design validation through production launch, applying system engineering to achieve performance, quality, and cost targets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or Electrical Engineering.
• 3–5 years of experience with brushed and brushless motor technologies.
• Experience with automotive product development for OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers.
• Knowledge of plastic-injection and metal-stamping processes.
• Ability to perform tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T.
• Experience reviewing DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead technical development for washer-pump, engine, and chassis applications.
• Coordinate engineering projects to meet performance, quality, cost, and timing goals.
• Define RFQ technical scope and clarify customer requirements.
• Maintain records of requirements, decisions, and engineering changes.
• Support product launch activities, PPAP, and production-readiness.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams across regions.
• Review DFMEAs, PFMEAs, and Control Plans.

Skills

Automotive product development

RFQ requirements definition

Cross-functional leadership

System engineering

Project management

Tolerance analysis (GD&T)

Minitab statistics

Technical communication

Domestic & international travel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Electrical Eng

Tools

SolidWorks

Solid Edge

Minitab

Finite element analysis

Job description

Join Our Team as a Senior Engineer at Johnson Electric!Location: Plymouth, MI (onsite)Vacancy Type: Existing PositionSchedule: Full-Time, with flexibility for additional hours or alternate schedules based on business needsTravel: Approximately three domestic and two international trips per yearAs our next Senior Engineer, you’ll lead technical product-development activities from RFQ and requirements definition through validation and production launch. Your expertise in automotive product development, brushed and brushless motors, mechanical design, system engineering, and cross-functional project leadership will be essential to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective products that meet performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives.Why You’ll Love Working HereInnovative Environment: Work on advanced technologies and engineering projects that push the boundaries of what is possibleGlobal Mobility: Gain international exposure through collaboration with engineering teams and customers across multiple regionsDiverse Projects: Contribute to washer-pump, engine, chassis, and motor-technology programs across different automotive applicationsTechnological Leadership: Join a company driving advancements in motion systems and automotive product developmentProfessional Growth: Expand your technical and leadership capabilities through challenging programs, global collaboration, and continuous learningWhat You’ll Be DoingLead technical development activities for washer-pump, engine, and chassis applicationsManage engineering projects through established development milestones and internal proceduresCoordinate engineering and non-engineering teams to control product performance, quality, cost, and timingDefine the technical scope of Requests for Quotation and clarify outstanding requirements with customersMaintain accurate records of product requirements, technical decisions, and engineering changes throughout developmentBuild and maintain strong technical relationships with customer engineering teamsSupport customer Product Development Team meetings, technical reviews, conference calls, correspondence, and build eventsCoordinate technical activities across Engineering, Operations, Product Release, Business Development, Sales, Purchasing, and Program ManagementCollaborate with global engineering teams in South America, India, China, Italy, and other locationsApply system-engineering principles to align project scope, product roadmaps, and digital-twin developmentSupport the optimization of Bills of Materials through robust engineering and risk-avoidance planningApply structured product-development practices to deliver safe, reliable, and manufacturable solutionsProvide technical support for production-quality investigations and current-product concernsSupport manufacturing plants with technical issues and coordinate the resolution of design questions during developmentSupport the use and expansion of Standard Stock Keeping Unit design strategies for new productsReview and provide technical input on DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and related engineering documentationSupport Design Validation, Product Validation, PPAP, and production-launch activitiesEvaluate product designs for manufacturability in plastic-injection and metal-stamping processesDevelop technical plans and lead the resolution of complex engineering problemsCommunicate project status, technical risks, decisions, and corrective actions to internal and external stakeholdersPerform other related responsibilities as assignedWhat We’re Looking ForBachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related science or engineering disciplineThree to five years of experience with brushed and brushless motor technologiesStrong knowledge of automotive product-development processesExperience supporting products developed for automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliersUnderstanding of plastic-injection and metal-stamping processesAbility to optimize product designs for manufacturability and production performanceExperience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&TKnowledge of the automotive development cycle, including Design Validation, Product Validation, and PPAPAbility to review DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other engineering documentationExperience using Minitab for statistical analysisHigh-level understanding of finite element analysis, including constraints, outputs, and methods for improving analytical resultsAbility to create and execute plans for resolving complex technical problemsStrong organizational, analytical, and project-coordination skillsExcellent written and verbal communication skillsAbility to build effective customer and cross-functional relationshipsDemonstrated willingness to learn and consider new ideas and approachesAbility to respond quickly and positively under pressureAvailability for domestic and international business travelBonus Points If You HaveMechanical CAD experience using SolidWorks or Solid EdgeDirect development experience with AAM, Dana, BorgWarner, TI Fluid Systems, FORVIA HELLA, Astemo, or comparable automotive suppliersExperience developing washer pumps, engine components, chassis products, or motor-driven automotive systemsExperience applying digital-twin methods to product developmentKnowledge of Johnson Electric Product Development System practicesExperience with Red X problem-solving methodologiesGreen Belt or Black Belt certificationExperience coordinating global product-development teamsBackground in Standard Stock Keeping Unit or product-platform developmentExperience supporting customer build events and production launchesWork EnvironmentFull-time professional engineering positionMajority of working time spent in an office or technical-development environmentRegular computer use and participation in virtual and in-person technical meetingsOccasional flexibility to work additional hours or an alternate schedule based on business demandsDomestic and international travel required periodicallyRegular visual, verbal, and auditory communication requirementsAbility to occasionally carry items weighing up to 10 poundsHow to ApplyApply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We can’t wait to meet you!Come join our global, inclusive & diverse teamOur purpose is to improve the quality of life of everyone we touch through our innovative motion systems. We are a truly global team bound together by our shared values. Our culture is built on the diversity, knowledge, skills, creativity, and talents that each employee brings to the company. Our people are our company’s most valuable asset. We are committed to providing an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace where employees of different backgrounds feel valued and respected, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity or religious background. We are committed to inspiring our employees to grow, act with ownership and find fulfilment and meaning in the work they do.