Senior Product Engineer - Actuators

Variant Partners

Novi (MI)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 140,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A recognized leader in manufacturing is seeking a Senior Product Engineer to support their actuator product line. This full-time position requires over 10 years of experience in designing and launching electro-mechanical systems. You will lead product development schedules, interact with customers, and drive validation strategies. Competitive pay and benefits included.

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and launch of electro‑mechanical systems.
  • Demonstrated experience in IP development (patents/publications).

Responsibilities

  • Participate in and lead customer and market interactions.
  • Define and execute product development schedules and cost estimates.
  • Drive simulation and validation strategies for actuator systems.
  • Lead execution of VAVE projects and material cost improvement initiatives.
  • Identify and implement product design updates.
  • Support the execution of new product launch programs.
  • Up to 25% international and domestic travel as required.

Skills

Design and development of electro‑mechanical systems
Customer and market interactions
Product development schedules
Simulation and validation strategies
VAVE project execution
Patent development

Job description

The senior Product Engineer – Actuators will support the growth and maintenance of the actuator product line in a global engineering organization.

Base pay range

$120,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

Recruiter at Variant Partners : Executive Search

Our client is a publicly traded manufacturing corporation with a strong presence in the automotive and transportation sectors. Their product line encompasses a wide range of components and systems crucial for optimizing vehicle performance, enhancing convenience, and monitoring key metrics.

Why work here?

This company is a globally recognized leader in their space, dedicated to efficiency & innovation. This is a full-time position that is highly visible, directly impactful, and offers competitive pay & enticing benefits.

Responsibilities
  • Participate in and lead customer and market interactions
  • Define and execute product development schedules and cost estimates
  • Drive simulation and validation strategies for actuator systems
  • Lead execution of VAVE projects and material cost improvement initiatives
  • Identify and implement product design updates
  • Support the execution of new product launch programs
  • Up to 25% international and domestic travel as required
  • Other duties as assigned
Experience
  • 10+ years of experience in the design, development, and launch of electro‑mechanical systems
  • Demonstrated experience in IP development (patents/publications)
Seniority level
  • Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
  • Full‑time
Job function
  • Manufacturing and Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

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