Shocks & Struts Product Engineer (Entry Level)

DRiV Incorporated; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

DRiV Incorporated is seeking an entry-level Product Engineer for Shocks & Struts to support development, validation, application, and release of aftermarket ride-control products. You will perform structured engineering analysis, review supplier drawings, manage documentation, assist with fit checks and testing, and help ensure product performance and quality under guidance.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with Product Management, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to

Qualifications

• Foundational understanding of mechanical engineering principles, drawings, dimensions and tolerances, test methods, and structured problem solving.
• Ability to organize technical information, manage multiple assignments, document work accurately, and communicate clearly.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office and basic engineering software or drawing-viewing tools.

Responsibilities

• Support product engineering activities for shocks, struts, strut assemblies, mounts, springs, and related ride-control components.
• Review supplier drawings and prints using specifications, checklists, benchmark data, and procedures; identify gaps and nonconformances.
• Prepare and maintain review comments, RFQ inputs, technical checklists, test requests, DVP&R records, drawings, reports, and release documents.
• Assist with design validation, PPAP readiness, sample inspection, dimensional review, vehicle fit checks, ride audits, and test-data review.
• Collect, organize, analyze, and communicate engineering data to support decisions and issue investigation.
• Participate in root-cause analysis for performance, durability, and quality concerns; document findings and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Product Management, Quality, Purchasing, Operations, Customer Service, laboratories, and suppliers for new product introductions.
• Maintain audit-ready engineering records and follow procedures and product specifications.
• Track projects, drawings, samples, tests, risks, and due dates; escalate roadblocks.
• Follow established engineering standards, quality procedures, and document-control requirements.
• Build product knowledge through hands-on assignments and formal learning.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Engineering software

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD

GD&T

APQP/PPAP

Job description

DRiV Incorporated is seeking an entry-level Product Engineer for Shocks & Struts to support development, validation, application, and release of aftermarket ride-control products. You will perform structured engineering analysis, review supplier drawings, manage documentation, assist with fit checks and testing, and help ensure product performance and quality under guidance.

Reporting to the Engineering Manager, you will collaborate with Product Management, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers to