Product Engineer

Adient•Plymouth, MI

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Product Engineer is a hands-on lab-based position that utilizes equipment, software and hardware to set up, run, and analyze thermal comfort related tests that evaluate and/or validate seating products for use. This position reports up through the Comfort SMTE and ensures that tests are conducted safely, efficiently, correctly, and in accordance with published and/or provided specifications and requirements.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering
0-5 years of experience
Experience with seating products preferred
Analytical problem solving and design for assembly/manufacturing

Responsibilities

Direct and conduct thermal comfort testing per customer test specifications using related equipment.
Apply fundamental knowledge of airflow and thermal comfort principles.
Use data acquisition systems to collect test data.
Responsible for test instrumentation set-up, calibration, and usage.
Clearly communicate complex data to technical and non-technical team members.
Work with cross-functional teams on creative solutions to thermal comfort problems.
Support thermal comfort testing and analysis of prototype/production builds both on-site and remotely.
Conduct post-test data processing and interpretation of results.
Complete necessary testing documentation which may include calibration sheets, data sheets, test reports, video files, still photos.
Maintain a safe, secure, and clean workplace by following 5S standards.
Conduct equipment maintenance and/or repair as applicable.
Use Global Lab Information System (gLIMs) for test data and information.
Support test report process by uploading files, loading test data and information, provide test summary and observations.
Interface with Adient product engineers and customers as required.
Support test method development and/or continuous improvement projects as required.