Steering Systems Design Engineer | CAD & Validation

JTEKT Column Systems North America; Hopkinsville (KY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

JTEKT Column Systems North America seeks a Product Design Engineer for steering column systems. You will design, develop, validate, and release components from concept through production, collaborating with customers, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes GD&T, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), DFMEA, APQP/PPAP, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, reliability, and cost targets across programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field.
• Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
• Understanding GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Ability to work in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop steering column assemblies and components from concept through production release.
• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, BOMs, and engineering documentation.
• Review customer drawings and requirements for design compliance.
• Perform analyses including GD&T development and tolerance stack-ups.
• Support prototype builds, testing, validation, and launches.
• Maintain DVP&R documentation and engineering reports.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and program management.
• Support APQP, PPAP, and DFMEA activities.
• Initiate ECRs/ECOs and participate in root cause investigations.

Skills

3D CAD (SolidWorks)

GD&T

Tolerance stack-up analysis

Engineering documentation

APQP/PPAP

DFMEA

DVP&R

Engineering change management

Root cause analysis

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

JTEKT Column Systems North America seeks a Product Design Engineer for steering column systems. You will design, develop, validate, and release components from concept through production, collaborating with customers, manufacturing, quality, and suppliers.

The role emphasizes GD&T, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), DFMEA, APQP/PPAP, and continuous improvement while ensuring safety, reliability, and cost targets across programs.