Product Development Engineer - Connectors

Product Development Engineer - Connectors - Wixom, MI.
Possible contract, contract-to-direct, or direct position
Job Summary of the Product Development Engineer - Connectors:
Reporting to the Sr. Director of Connection Systems Engineering, the Product Development Engineer - Connectors will be responsible for the 3D model development along with 2D print development and library release of low-and high-voltage connection systems.
This person will be engaged in the concept design, prototyping, engineering, testing, manufacture, and launch of connectors for integration with flexible harnesses. They will support engineering activity for assigned programs to ensure that products meet customer, company, and industry specifications and that program milestones are achieved.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities of the Product Development Engineer - Connectors:

• 3D CAD modeling capability (CATIA V5, SolidWorks, or NX)
• Part design for progressive die and injection molding
• Knowledge of material science with resins and metal
• Ability to mature a design project through concept development, prototype, and production phases
• Able to follow APQP processes for project documentation
• Support validation testing to complete bench and vehicle level durability (USCAR, LV214, GMW3191)
• Troubleshoot and root cause, document, and drive to issue resolution
• Participate in design review and XFMEA meetings to ensure lessons learned and best practices are incorporated
• Efficiently utilize rapid prototype development to show proof of concept
• Perform or support customer teams to ensure good communication for seamless and robust vehicle implementation
• Work closely with manufacturing/suppliers to ensure diagnostics tools are developed for production deployment and service
• Help drive best practices and deploy world-class tools, creating new technologies and solutions

Experience & Education Requirements of the Product Development Engineer - Connectors:

• Bachelor Degree in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field
• 2+ years of product design experience, specifically in automotive connectors
• Experience with 3D CAD systems, SolidWorks preferred
• Experience with Product Development of High Voltage/Low Voltage automotive connection systems (design attributes and industry specifications)
• Experience to support Product Development/manufacture during DV/PV/SOP phases
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate with various internal and external teams
• A results-driven, enthusiastic, and eager personality is highly desired

Working Conditions/Hours of the Product Development Engineer - Connectors:
Position is 100% onsite based in Wixom, MI, with occasional travel (~10%) to other locations and customers around the globe
A successful candidate will be subject to a background check and must receive satisfactory results of the same, as a condition of joining the team.
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