Sr Product Dev Engineer

TotalEnergies Group; Michigan; On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Company-paid disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Job summary

TOTAL Deutschland GmbH is seeking a Project Engineer in Michigan responsible for designing automotive products and implementing NVH improvements. Candidates must have a BS in Engineering and 5-10 years of related experience. The role involves guiding design teams, ensuring product quality, and participating in advanced product planning. Strong interpersonal and analytical skills are key. The position offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-10 years of related experience in engineering.
• Must communicate effectively across various departments.
• Experience with manufacturing products and processes required.

Responsibilities

• Design new automotive products from RFQ through production.
• Implement NVH improvements in automotive parts.
• Guide teams to meet project deadlines and goals.
• Participate in product quality planning and assessments.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Self-starter

Good record-keeping

Analytical ability

Education

BS in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

SolidWorks

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Knowledge and practice of Hutchinson’s Health, Safety, and Environmental policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Responsible for the design of new automotive products from initial RFQ, thru the development phases, production launch and production support continued til end of service requirements.
• Experience implementing NVH improvements for automotive or commercial vehicle with anti-vibration parts, i.e. engine mounts, suspension bushings, body/cradle/subframe mounts, etc.
• Detailed development of a product or system based on interpretation of customer’s specifications to meet functional and cost requirements.
• Guide the Designers and CAE Engineers to meet customer and internal deadlines/requirements including DFM/DFA to deliver a robust, cost-effective solution to production.
• Fully utilizing physical test and analytical methods to support design direction.
• Responsible for detailed design, establishing prints and specifications, developing prototypes, and specifying tests.
• To coach and develop the engineering skills of Engineers and Technicians within the team.
• To cooperatively work with the Project Team Leader to develop team objectives and goals and to jointly manage the team to achieve these goals.
• Participates in the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) team including review of timing issues, metal components, suppliers, molds, production processes, product costs, etc.
• Support process, assembly and component changes to improve manufacturing processes, quality, scrap and OEE to reduce costs, etc.
• Working knowledge of engineering methods such as APQP, FMEA, DVP, GD&T, 8D problem solving and DOE.
• Specifying laboratory tests to simulate the vehicle life cycle.
• Diagnoses and reports on causes of failures in products.
• Continuously applies value analysis to reduce material and labor costs and to improve product quality.
• The Project Engineer is the main line of technical communication with the customer, Hutchinson sales, suppliers and with other Hutchinson departments.
• Responsible for completing tasks of all lower position levels and tasks assigned by the Management
• Encourage applied research and development with the engineering team and to foster product and process innovation.
• Other duties as assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Refer to organizational chart.

REQUIREMENTS

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Must have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate with Sales, Engineering, Industrialization, Quality and Production Departments including all other plant and office personnel. Attention to detail and accuracy. Must have good computer skills with a working knowledge of manufacturing products/processes. Need to know and understand metal stampings, aluminum casting, aluminum extrusions, plastic injection, rubber molding, metal finishers (coatings), etc.. Must understand the importance of being a self-starter, working autonomously, organized and dedicated, with good record keeping skills in a manufacturing environment.

EDUCATION &/or EXPERIENCE

Minimum BS in Engineering or equivalent; and five to ten years related experience.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Advanced math skills, Min Calculus

COMPUTER SKILLS

Good computer skills, proficient in Microsoft Office Software. Experience with CAD software such as SolidWorks a plus.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and process several abstract and concrete variables. Must be able to assess reasonableness of the analysis performed. Must be capable of managing product development programs with limited supervision. Must be a self-starter, organized and dedicated, with good record keeping skills. Must have the ability to accept and cope with restrictive time frames and unpredictable problems.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit for extended periods of time; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, and crouch. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Employee may be required to travel. Some amount of overnight and daily travel may be required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee will be in a shared office (cubicle) environment. There may be occasions where the employee will have tasks to perform in a Laboratory environment and a Manufacturing environment, where Personal Protective Equipment such as Hearing Protection, Safety Glasses and Safety Shoes are required.

What We Offer

Competitive Compensation

• Enjoy an attractive salary that reflects your skills, experience, and contributions.
• Choose from a range of medical, dental, and vision insurance options to fit your needs and those of your family.

Company-Paid Coverage

• We provide company-sponsored Long-Term Disability, Short-Term Disability, Life Insurance, and AD&D Insurance, with the option to enhance your coverage through buy-up plans.

Generous Paid Time Off

• Recharge with competitive PTO policies that support your personal time, holidays, and overall well‑being.

Retirement Planning

• Prepare for your future with our 401(k) retirement plan, featuring an employer match to help you grow your savings

Global Opportunities & Local Impact

Be part of a company that offers international collaboration and local empowerment, giving you the chance to make a real impact while building a global career.

Hutchinson is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, military and veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Hutchinson believes that diversity and inclusion among our employees is critical to our success, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. Employment at Hutchinson is based on merit, competence, and qualifications, and we are committed to providing equal opportunities for training and advancement for all employees. Hutchinson is also committed to making our application process accessible to individuals with disabilities and will provide reasonable accommodations upon request.