Design Engineering - Senior Project Engineer
About The Position
The Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineer is responsible for application-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination. Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts. Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, SMP also provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products. Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field
- Experience in application engineering, product support, or validation engineering
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to document technical issues clearly and professionally
- Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences
Nice To Haves
- Automotive fuel systems or engine systems experience
- Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit response
- Familiarity with production launch and sustaining engineering support
- Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing organizations
- Application-level engineering analysis
- Root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
- Technical documentation and reporting
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Time management and prioritization
- Ownership mentality with strong follow-through
- Knowledge of, or background with validation test setup and sequencing
Responsibilities
- Provide application engineering support for Port Fuel Injection products and assigned programs
- Investigate product performance issues, including test failures, flow audits, and field incidents
- Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for engineering issues
- Author and maintain formal technical documentation such as incident reports, audit summaries, and engineering updates
- Participate in recurring engineering meetings (EPO, Gemba, program reviews) and communicate status to stakeholders
- Support manufacturing and supply chain with technical input to maintain shipment readiness and product quality
- Interface with internal labs, quality, and external suppliers as needed to resolve technical issues
- Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and application robustness
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
