Sr. Product Engineer SW

Joysonsafety; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Joyson Safety Systems in Auburn Hills, Michigan, seeks an experienced R&D Application Engineer to drive product concepts, design, and verification with a focus on cost, quality, and timing. You will use FMEA/DRBFM to prevent failures and participate in design reviews to ensure target performance and project goals.

The role requires strong technical knowledge, a bachelor’s degree in engineering, and 5+ years in automotive product development.

Qualifications

• Strong technical knowledge and problem solving ability.
• Familiar with automotive product development.
• Knowledge of APQP/PPAP and FMEA tools.

Responsibilities

• Define product concept from customer requirements and product strategy.
• Design product shape/structure and use FMEA/DRBFM to prevent failures.
• Attend design reviews to meet performance, schedule and cost goals.
• Analyze DV-stage quality issues including supplier/ design problems.
• Support development of verification methods to improve quality and speed.
• Perform VAVE engineering development work.
• Assist in production line process planning and quality analysis.
• Contribute to new business quotations based on customer needs.
• Develop suppliers and improve capabilities per business plans.
• Create Qualification Test Plans per legal and customer specs.
• Plan and track testing programs; analyze test reports.
• Communicate test requirements and results with customers.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering

Tools

APQP/PPAP

FMEA

Job description

Company: Joysonsafety

Job Function: R&D

Location: Auburn Hills, US

Requisition ID: 3456

Together We Saves Lives by Innovation!

The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are a global leader in design, development and manufacturing of safety-critical systems and components for automotive and non-automotive markets. We are dedicated to delivering life-saving technology to customers worldwide. Joyson Safety Systems harnesses collaboration and innovation to ensure quality and exemplary service for our customers worldwide. Our company is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA, with a global network of more than 30,000 employees in 22 countries.

Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, dedicated to delivering quality and innovation for the future. We support lifelong learning and offer resources that help our team members establish a strong, solid foundation. We aim to promote from within, providing excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.

Our talented team is hardworking and dedicated to keeping people safe. We foster a collaborative, open culture; as a global business, we encourage our team members to communicate and collaborate with colleagues worldwide. As our operations continue to grow, we are always seeking top talent to join our winning team.

Position Summary

Responsible for the product application engineering to meet the target of engineering cost, quality and timing.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities outlined in the job description are to be used as a guideline and are not meant to be all-inclusive of the essential functions of the position. Other duties may be assigned, as necessary.

• According to regulations, customer requirements, quotation assumptions, and JSS product strategy, determine the product concept.
• Design the product shape and structure, and use tools FMEA and DRBFM to analyse the potential failure of the design, and take preventive measures to avoid the failure;
• Attend the design review, to ensure the product meets the target of performance, project schedule, cost and other objectives. Summarize L&L, patent, competitive analysis, combined with theoretical knowledge, and optimize the products design.
• Responsible for the analysis and solution of quality issues in DV stage, including supplier quality, product design problems, etc.
• Support the core engineering to research and develop scientific and effective product development verification methods, to improve the efficiency and quality of product development.
• According to the customers needs and VAVE projects, complete the related VAVE engineering development work.
• Support the process planning of production line; Participate in quality analysis to solve quality issues.
• According to the experience of customers and product development, participate in the work of new business quotation.
• Support relevant departments to develop relevant suppliers and improve their capabilities according to the business development plan and needs.
• Create the QTP (Qualification Test Plan) according to legal and customer specifications.
• Planning / tracking of the testing program
• Analysis of test reports
• Communication with the customer about test requirements and test results.

Ethics and Compliance

• Lead by example. Supervisors / managers and above are expected to set an example of high standards of ethical business conduct.
• Help to create a work environment that values mutual respect and open communication.
• Be a resource for others. Be available to speak with employees, contractors, suppliers and business partners about the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct and the policies applicable to their daily work.
• Be proactive. Look for opportunities to discuss ethics and address challenging situations.
• Respond quickly and effectively. Make sure that any problems that require your attention are treated by respect by all parties involved.
• Know the limits of your authority. Avoid any action that exceeds the limits of your authority. Discuss with your supervisor or the Compliance Officer if you are unsure of what is appropriate (or not).
• Delegate responsibilities, but never delegate your authority to individuals who may engage in illegal behavior or unethical activities.
• Read the Code of Ethics and Business Conduct of Joyson Safety Systems, understand the content and sign the Code of Conduct Certification form.
• Act in an ethical, honest, and professional manner by acting on behalf of the company and conducting business with integrity, even when making difficult decisions.
• Complete all the online and/or onsite training scheduled in your location related to ethics and compliance topics.
• Become familiar with Joyson Safety Systems ' Ethics and Compliance Policies.
• Report to your Supervisor, the Executive Committee, the Compliance Department, or any of the available resources any possible violation of the Laws, the Code of Conduct, or the Company's Policies.
• Ensure the quality and integrity of data and information related to your job position and department.

Supervisory Responsibilities

No

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty

• Strong technical knowledge and problem solving ability.
• Detailed knowledge on automotive product development
• Familiar in tools such as APQP/PPAP, FMEA

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related major.
• 5+ years’ experience in application engineering or automobile industry.

The Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and does not discriminate in any employment or employee relations based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, marital status, disability, veteran’s status, or any other basis protected by applicable discrimination laws.

Joyson Safety Systems does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply for this role if you will need JSS immigration sponsorship (e.g. H-1B, TN, OPT, etc.) now or in the future.

“Joyson Safety Systems manages its recruitment processes internally. We do not accept resumes or profiles submitted by external agencies or headhunters that do not have an approved service agreement through the Joyson Safety Systems Purchasing department. Any resumes sent to any employee of our organization without an approved contract will be treated as public information and will be considered free of charge. We will not recognize any fees or assume any financial responsibility arising from the hiring of candidates whose profiles have been submitted to Joyson. ”