Design Engineer

Fuyao Glass America • Plymouth, MI

3d

About The Position

The Design Engineer is responsible for maintaining the integrity of product CAD designs, drawings, and mathematical data for current and new business opportunities. The role conducts feasibility and design reviews, vehicle assembly studies, and problem resolution; leads technical reviews for quotations; and serves as a bridge between OEM customers and the company. The position may be co-located with a customer and supports change management, customer satisfaction, and account growth.

The Design Engineer works on product feasibility, design changes, quotation details, customer technical clarifications, and the transfer of design data and drawings to the plant. The role also supports OEM procedures and product assembly follow-up, identifying solutions to product issues. Work is primarily in office environments at Fuyao and customer sites, with frequent time on manufacturing floors. Strict compliance with Fuyao and customer safety policies, including required personal protective equipment, is mandatory.

Requirements

• More than 3 years of experience with automotive OEMs and/or Tier 1 suppliers.
• More than 1 year of experience with plastic materials, such as PVC injection, TPE injection, or PU injection.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or sciences.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules and operating and maintenance instructions.
• Ability to interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
• Ability to communicate effectively and interact with team members, engineers, leadership, and customers.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally.
• Familiarity with automotive glass products, material performance, and automotive-part production processes.
• Familiarity with 3D product design and automotive-part development processes.
• Familiarity with Ford processes and responsibilities, such as Milestone, DFMEA, Warranty, Validation Plan, DTS, and AAR Review.
• Attention to detail, diligence, honesty, effective time management, and innovative thinking.
• Willingness to travel and work a flexible schedule.
• Compliance with company and customer safety policies and standards, including use of required personal protective equipment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with glass-group technology, design, quality, or production.
• CATIA or Teamcenter training or experience; NX is also mentioned.
• Familiarity with the MS Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Project.

Responsibilities

• Conduct feasibility studies for design scenarios and design changes.
• Use math-file design software such as CATIA or Teamcenter to work with 3D math files and drawings.
• Lead or participate in quotation work, including customer communication and technical clarification regarding BOM lists, design feasibility, and cost impacts.
• Manage design changes from the customer through the plant, including creating and transferring math files and drawings and ensuring the plant is operating correctly.
• Handle OEM internal work activities and maintain OEM procedures, including engineering changes (WERS), DFMEA, and validation plans.
• Follow up on product assembly conditions in the vehicle, assess product design, and develop solutions to issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time