Senior Product Engineer

Inteva Products; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteva Products in Troy, Michigan is seeking an experienced Interior Product Engineer to lead the design and development of interior components and modules for automotive applications. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with specifications and drive issue resolution during development and launch.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering and at least 5 years of interior product engineering experience, with knowledge of GD&T, injection molding, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering required.
• Minimum of 5 years of interior product engineering experience, preferably with instrument panels and/or interior trim systems.
• Strong understanding of the automotive product development process from concept through production launch.
• Experience supporting interior product launches and manufacturing operations.
• Proven problem-solving skills addressing component assembly, build, and manufacturing challenges.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of interior components and modules, ensuring compliance with vehicle, subsystem, and component specifications and requirements.
• Provide Customer Studio teams with accurate, timely design criteria, feasibility assessments, and engineering support.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Design, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, Validation Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations.
• Develop robust, manufacturable designs utilizing DRBFM and DFM/A principles.
• Release CAD/math data and engineering drawings on schedule and ensure program requirements are met.
• Troubleshoot and resolve interior component assembly and build issues during development and launch activities.

Skills

Interior engineering

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

GD&T knowledge

Injection molding

Soft trim forming

Team collaboration

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BS)

Tools

MS 365

Job description

Description

• Lead the design and engineering of interior components and modules, ensuring compliance with vehicle, subsystem, and component specifications and requirements.
• Provide Customer Studio teams with accurate, timely design criteria, feasibility assessments, and engineering support.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Design, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, Validation Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations.
• Participate in studio reviews, design reviews, tooling reviews, Product Development Team (PDT) meetings, and other engineering activities.
• Develop robust, manufacturable designs utilizing Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM) methodologies and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) principles.
• Support customer and internal build events by identifying and implementing timely engineering solutions to product and manufacturing issues.
• Facilitate internal design reviews, including leading meetings, tracking open issues, driving issue resolution, and publishing meeting minutes.
• Release CAD/math data and engineering drawings in accordance with established program schedules.
• Ensure all program requirements related to cost, weight, quality, timing, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Generate and implement cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve interior component assembly and build issues during development and launch activities

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design and engineering of interior components and modules, ensuring compliance with vehicle, subsystem, and component specifications and requirements.
• Provide Customer Studio teams with accurate, timely design criteria, feasibility assessments, and engineering support.
• Collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, including Design, Manufacturing Engineering, CAE, Validation Engineering, Sales, Purchasing, Finance, and Operations.
• Participate in studio reviews, design reviews, tooling reviews, Product Development Team (PDT) meetings, and other engineering activities.
• Develop robust, manufacturable designs utilizing Design Review Based on Failure Mode (DRBFM) methodologies and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/A) principles.
• Support customer and internal build events by identifying and implementing timely engineering solutions to product and manufacturing issues.
• Facilitate internal design reviews, including leading meetings, tracking open issues, driving issue resolution, and publishing meeting minutes.
• Release CAD/math data and engineering drawings in accordance with established program schedules.
• Ensure all program requirements related to cost, weight, quality, timing, and performance objectives are achieved.
• Generate and implement cost-reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Troubleshoot and resolve interior component assembly and build issues during development and launch activities

Req Number

ENG-26-00096

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (BS) required.
• Minimum of 5 years of Interior Product Engineering experience, preferably with Instrument Panels and/or Interior Trim systems.
• Strong understanding of the automotive product development process from concept through production launch.
• Experience supporting interior product launches and manufacturing operations.
• Proven problem-solving skills with experience addressing component assembly, build, and manufacturing challenges.
• Strong organizational, planning, and project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T), injection molding processes, and soft trim forming technologies.
• Proficiency with Microsoft 365 applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.
• Ability and willingness to travel as required.

About the Organization

Inteva Products is a leading global automotive supplier providing innovative, reliable, environmentally friendly products that enhance vehicle quality, safety and performance. Inteva has global resources for design, engineering, manufacturing and customer service for Interiors, Latches, Door Systems, Motors & Electronics, Overhead Systems, and Hard Trim. Formed in 2008, the tier-one supplier is focused on achieving sustained global growth, providing excellent customer service, and driving innovation. Inteva was founded on innovative solutions and the use of applied technology to drive value-based solutions. The company employs 12,000 people in over 35 sites and maintains its World Headquarters in Troy, Michigan USA. For more information, please visit www.intevaproducts.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer

• Positions are open to qualified candidates who have work authorization for the listed locations. All candidates must have the on-going legal right to work within the country where the position is located.
• The application process functions best when applicants use a laptop or desktop.