Product Engineer - Tier 1 Automotive Supplier

International Automotive Components•Arlington, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer is responsible for identifying, designing, and developing a product or product family. This role ensures that production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel, and tests finished products for quality purposes, recommending changes to product specifications as necessary. The engineer will receive and process changes required by clients, released on production (not launches), at an SR Level. They are responsible for developing the product from concept up to SOP on a limited basis (if it is a BTP, Built to Print) or as a full development as an FSS, Full-Service Supplier. This position may develop, uncover, characterize, and assess strategic new products and/or product extensions, transforming and adopting discoveries to ensure research and development activities maintain the organization’s competitive position. The role may also focus on pure research and/or design and implementing the manufacturing processes and equipment for the product.

Requirements

Experience working directly with OEM and Tier 1 customers on product design requirements, engineering changes, and technical discussions.
Strong understanding of APQP processes, PPAP submission requirements, and automotive core tools.
Familiarity with production processes commonly used in automotive manufacturing (e.g., injection molding, stamping, welding, assembly, die-casting depending on your product line).
Must be able to work cross-functionally with Quality, Production, Tooling, and Maintenance to support JIT production schedules.
Understanding of cost-reduction techniques, value analysis/value engineering (VA/VE), and manufacturability improvements.
Strong customer-facing communication skills for meetings, technical reviews, and ongoing program support.
Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD software (SolidWorks, CATIA, NX, AutoCAD).
Strong mechanical engineering principles with the ability to evaluate stress, materials, geometry, and performance.
Knowledge of automotive quality systems: PPAP, APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA, Control Plans, SPC, and Process Capability.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication (written and verbal), documentation, and presentation skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related technical field required.
3–7 years of experience in product engineering within the automotive industry, preferably in a Tier 1 environment.
Experience supporting Just-In-Time manufacturing operations strongly preferred.
Experience working with OEM or major Tier 1 customers on product development or engineering changes.
Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Nice To Haves

Experience in Team Center / PLM is a plus.
Knowledge of IATF 16949 requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Responsible to identify, design and develop a product/product family.
Ensures production procedures efficiently utilize materials and personnel.
Tests finished product for quality purposes and recommends changes to product specifications as necessary.
Receives and processes changes required by clients, released on production (not launches), at a SR Level, responsible to develop the product from the concept up to the SOP on a limited basis (if it is a BTP, Built to Print) or as a full development as an FSS, Full-Service Supplier.
May develop, uncover, characterize, and assess strategic new products and/or product extensions.
Transforms and adopts discoveries to ensure research and development activities will maintain an organization’s competitive position.
May also focus on pure research and/or design and implementing the manufacturing processes and equipment for the product.
Responsible to process ECNs / RFQs for the assigned product for upcoming Engineering changes.
Follow up to the process of Engineering Change until its implementation.
Responsible to maintain BUMP chart for the products assigned and coordinate with Engineering Change Coordinator for Part number creation in QAD as well as following up with PCO process.
Support a high-volume, Just-In-Time production environment with rapid problem-solving and decision-making.
Interpret and create CAD drawings, GD&T, material specifications, and tolerance stack-ups.
Troubleshoot product issues quickly to avoid downtime or disruptions impacting customer delivery.
Be “on the floor” supporting production issues, line trials, quality investigations, and engineering events.
Manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.