Product Development Engineer – Design Release

Swj Technology • Novi, MI

2d • Onsite

About The Position

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer – Design Release for a client in the automotive industry. This role is a contractor position based in Novi, MI that requires onsite presence and occasional travel. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application. PURPOSE: This position is responsible for the design, engineering, integration, and production release of automotive components supporting advanced vehicle sensor systems. The role manages components throughout the full product development process, ensuring successful integration, manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery from concept through production launch.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive design and release engineering experience.
• Strong experience in automotive product development from concept through production release.
• Proficiency with CATIA.
• Experience using PLM systems such as ENOVIA or equivalent.
• Experience managing component releases through Alpha, Beta, PPAP, and production.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes including: Injection molding, Casting, Machining, Additive manufacturing (3D printing).
• Experience with: DFMEA, DVP, Engineering Change Management, Issue tracking systems, Root cause analysis, 8D problem solving.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and OEM engineering teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive program timelines.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with exterior trim, vehicle structures, or sensor integration is highly desirable.
• Experience with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or autonomous vehicle sensor integration.
• Experience integrating cameras, radar, lidar, thermal management, or driver monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with vehicle packaging and structural integration.
• Previous experience supporting prototype builds through production launch.
• Experience working in a fast-paced automotive product development environment.

Responsibilities

• Strong experience in automotive product development from concept through production release.
• Proficiency with CATIA.
• Experience using PLM systems such as ENOVIA or equivalent.
• Experience managing component releases through Alpha, Beta, PPAP, and production.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes including: Injection molding, Casting, Machining, Additive manufacturing (3D printing).
• Experience with: DFMEA, DVP, Engineering Change Management, Issue tracking systems, Root cause analysis, 8D problem solving.
• Experience working directly with suppliers and OEM engineering teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive program timelines.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level