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Product Design Engineer

Bronson, MI, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 5 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Product Design
Bill Of Materials
Regulatory Compliance
UPS
Product QA
Purchasing
Program Management
ROOT
Continuous Improvement
Cost Reduction
Value Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Cross-functional Team
Product Development
Manufacturing
Machining
Welding
Assembly
Injection Molding
3D CAD
Modeling
SolidWorks
GD&T
Documentation
APQP
FMEA
PPAP
Change Request Management
Root Cause Analysis
Microsoft Office

Product Design
Bill Of Materials
Regulatory Compliance
UPS
Product QA
Purchasing
Program Management
ROOT
Continuous Improvement
Cost Reduction
Value Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Analytical Skill
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Communication
Cross-functional Team
Product Development
Manufacturing
Machining
Welding
Assembly
Injection Molding
3D CAD
Modeling
SolidWorks
GD&T
Documentation
APQP
FMEA
PPAP
Change Request Management
Root Cause Analysis
Microsoft Office

Summary

Product Design Engineer - Steering Systems

Location: Hopkinsville, KY
Position Type: Full-Time
Job Description

The Product Design Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, and release of steering column systems and related components from concept through production. This role collaborates closely with customers, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop products that meet safety, quality, cost, and timing objectives.

The Product Design Engineer supports new product launches, engineering changes, product validation activities, and continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with customer requirements and internal engineering standards.
Key Responsibilities

Design and develop steering column assemblies and components from concept through production release.
Create and maintain 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, Bills of Material (BOMs), and engineering documentation.
Review customer drawings, specifications, and requirements to ensure design compliance.
Perform engineering analyses including GD&T development, tolerance stack-ups, and design feasibility evaluations.
Support prototype builds, product testing, validation activities, and production launches.
Develop and maintain DVP&R documentation and engineering reports.
Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Program Management, and Suppliers.
Support APQP, PPAP, and DFMEA activities.
Initiate and implement Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
Participate in root cause investigations, corrective actions, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Support cost reduction and value engineering projects.

Requirements

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Experience with 3D CAD software (SolidWorks preferred).
Understanding of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in automotive product development.
Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and Engineering Change Management processes.
Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis.
Familiarity with manufacturing processes including machining, welding, stamping, assembly, and injection molding.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 automotive quality standards.

Technical Skills

3D CAD Modeling (SolidWorks Preferred)
GD&T
Tolerance Stack-Up Analysis
Engineering Documentation and Product Release
APQP / PPAP
DFMEA
DVP&R
Engineering Change Management
Root Cause Analysis
Microsoft Office Suite

Travel

Occasional travel to customer and supplier locations may be required.

JTEKT Column Systems North America is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Employers have access to artificial intelligence language tools (“AI”) that help generate and enhance job descriptions and AI may have been used to create this description. The position description has been reviewed for accuracy and Dice believes it to correctly reflect the job opportunity.

Dice Id: 80184074
Position Id: 7009e9152d880661b29c0d731e468f87
Posted 1 day ago

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