Product Design Engineer - Commercial Vehicle Wiper Systems

Lumenance•Michigan City, IN

44d•Onsite

About The Position

We are looking for a talented and experienced Product Design Engineer to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for designing and developing innovative products that meet customer needs. This is a direct position Michigan City, Indiana with a publicly traded supplier to the commercial vehicle market. In this position, you will design new wiper systems, control products, commercial vehicle electronics and components.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Design, or related field
2 -5 years of experience in product design and development
Strong knowledge of CAD software and 3D modeling tools (CATIA, CREO, NX or similar)
Experience with rapid prototyping and testing
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Additional courses or experience in CAD Design methods, FEA, Kinematics, simulation tools, and mechanisms desirable as appropriate to the position.
Strategic thinker - mindful of overall company/corporate goals
Travel Requirements: must be able to fulfill occasional travel, domestic & international, to other facilities, customers, and vendors.

Responsibilities

Manage design projects from concept through production.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to design and develop new products from concept to production
Conduct research and analysis to identify customer needs and market trends
Create detailed product specifications and design documentation
Develop and test prototypes to ensure product quality and reliability
Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure products are manufactured to meet design specifications
Continuously evaluate and improve product designs based on customer feedback and market trends
Prepare original/revised design layouts based on customer CAD data and specifications.
Prepare cost estimates for new or revised designs.
Develop, document, implement departmental procedures in accordance with IATF 16949 and ISO 14001 requirements.
Maintain current knowledge of sound engineering practices, manufacturing processes, FMVSS regulations, and SAE or other applicable standards.
Apply knowledge of drafting techniques, engineering procedures, and CAD system to identify most effective methods, equipment, and processes.
Verify designs for design intent, specifications, and quality.
Provide technical product expertise to all internal/external relationships.