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Product Engineer

Allen Park, MI, US • Posted 60+ days ago • Updated 10 hours ago

Full Time

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Skills

Testing
Electrical Engineering
Product QA
Accountability
Dependability
Decision-making
Organizational Skills
Negotiations
Teamwork
Presentations
Schematics
Product Requirements
Reverse Engineering
Prototyping
Exceed
Manufacturing
Business Strategy
Strategic Management
Sales
Marketing
Policies and Procedures
Budget
Lighting
Mechanical Engineering
APQP
FMEA
PPAP
Process Flow
Product Development
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Root Cause Analysis
Communication
Reasoning
Multitasking
Supervision
Project Management
Management
Microsoft Excel
Value Engineering
Research and Development

Testing
Electrical Engineering
Product QA
Accountability
Dependability
Decision-making
Organizational Skills
Negotiations
Teamwork
Presentations
Schematics
Product Requirements
Reverse Engineering
Prototyping
Exceed
Manufacturing
Business Strategy
Strategic Management
Sales
Marketing
Policies and Procedures
Budget
Lighting
Mechanical Engineering
APQP
FMEA
PPAP
Process Flow
Product Development
Leadership
Conflict Resolution
Problem Solving
Root Cause Analysis
Communication
Reasoning
Multitasking
Supervision
Project Management
Management
Microsoft Excel
Value Engineering
Research and Development

Summary

Summary

The Product Engineer is responsible for leading the design, development and testing of new products, and support in production products with engineering changes or other aspects as required. Working with the Program Manager, CAD Designers, Electrical and Optical Engineers, other CAE specialists, manufacturing teams and Account Manager, the Product Engineer identifies and facilitates product features and improvements. He/she reviews product drawings, specifications and prototypes, preparing reports as necessary at each stage of development and reviews product test results. He/she liaises with customer to review and update on product stattiming and engineering changes. He/she ensures product meets and exceeds all customer specifications.

Core Competencies

Product Development
Time Management
Problem Solving
Self-Awareness
Accountability and Dependability
Decision Making and Judgement
Ethics and Integrity
Planning and Organizing
Analytically Inclined
Enforcing Laws, Rules and Regulations
Mediating and Negotiating
Written and Verbal Communication
Team Work
Mechanical Aptitude
Presentation skills

Job Duties

Review engineering drawings, schematics and/or prototypes based upon pre-defined product requirements.
Analyze current product offerings to determine ways to improve quality, increase functionality, maintain aesthetic appeal and reduce cost of production. .
Analyze and reverse-engineer competitor product offerings.
Identify key product strengths and weaknesses.
Develop solutions to product weaknesses.
Product Development Team Review of drawings and prototypes for functionality, reliability and ease of manufacture.
Assist the product development team with keeping development on schedule.
Ensure all products meet or exceed applicable customer specifications.
Liaise with sales and manufacturing departments to ensure that product specifications align with corporate strategy and competitive goals.
Respond to product development/functionality inquiries.
Assist the sales and marketing staff with understanding the functionality and benefits of products.
Observe product related policies and procedures.
Assist the product development team with keeping within product development budgets..
Troubleshoot product malfunctions/failures to prevent future concerns.
Maintain accurate product development records.
Assist other engineers with product development projects.
All other duties as assigned.

Requirements

3 years+ experience in automotive industry, preferably in Exterior Lighting
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
Knowledge of the requirements of TS16949.
Knowledge and execution experience of APQP, PPAP, DFMEA, DVP&R, Control Plans, and Process Flow.
Proven ability to create and execute product development plans that have achieved the identified targets.
Strong leadership abilities, able to lead effective meetings.
Good problem solving and root cause analysis skills.
Good verbal and written communication skills
Sound technical background (hands-on) with logical deductive reasoning approach.
Good organizational abilities with task prioritization, multi-tasking, use of timelines and time management techniques.
Professional/mature demeanor under stressful situations.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Must be able to work with little supervision; must be self-directed.
Strong project management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and tasks
Ability to work in a team environment
Computer competent (Word, Excel, Project, etc.)
Ability to travel to USA and international destinations
Ability to complete VA/VE and Product R&D activities and monitor.

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Position Id: f80ca13876f834b4261d0d282fa08717
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