Contract Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer – Novi, MI

• Understand customer specifications and assure compliance of the application designs

• Apply APQP to the application (i.e., DFMEA, SCIF, DFM/A, DVP&R, Dim/Tol analysis, proto Control Plan)

• Select materials aligned with Materials Engineering, Purchasing and manufacturing strategies

• Develop and maintain prototype and production Bill of Materials

• Lead Design and Release (D&R) Development in a phase-gate process

• Develop Design Validation Test Plans

• Lead and organize prototype materials and processing creating development test parts

• Evaluate prototype tooling cost & timing from external or intra-company sources

• Direct prototype dimensional and quality controls

• Provide direction to CAD, CAE/CFD and test personnel

• Lead and organize validation testing per DV plan

• Qualify heat exchangers per customer or company requirements

• Assess testing results and apply design and/or prototype quality countermeasures as necessary

• Report application design changes and lessons learned to core engineering

• Release and sign-off of drawings ensuring drawings align with corporate design standards

• Execute and document all required product design corporate deliverables

• Interface frequently with global PD, Manufacturing and Program Management activities

• Interface with customers (internal and external)

• Support cost reduction initiatives and production launches

Years of Experience

0-5 years related experience preferred

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering required; Mechanical Engineering preferred

Desired Competencies, Experience, & Qualifications

• Understanding of heat transfer, fluids flow, materials, and structural principles

• Demonstrated problem solving skills

• Experience in project planning and management

• Able to interpret CFD and CAE/FEA results and utilize to optimize component design

• Experience in quality disciplines such as DFMEA, SCIFS, etc.

• Ability to conduct Technical Design Reviews according to industry disciplines

• Demonstrated ability to design, develop, test, and launch heat exchangers or related assemblies

• Experience in design of brazed aluminum assemblies and formed aluminum components

• Proven proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint

• Close work with lab on test set-up, execution and reports

Special Requirements (i.e., Overtime, Travel, etc.)

• Travel required to suppliers, customers and corporate manufacturing plants; international as required.

• Overtime may be required during some time periods.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to Relocate:

• Novi, MI: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person