Product Development Engineer
Job Description
Position Title: Product Development Engineer
Location: Akron, OH
Basic Purpose and Objective
This position has project management and engineering responsibilities for the development of products for vehicle OE applications.
Specific Duties and Responsibilities:
- Work and interact with management, customers, manufacturing, sales, marketing, and other corporate departments as needed regarding target performance requirements and associated needed resources.
- Ensure all relevant OE requirements are met and completed in coordination with the responsible automotive engineers.
- Perform product design using company design guidelines and simulation tools.
- Engineer and conduct analytical analysis on design features, manufacturing, and characteristics. Oversee required testing and data analysis.
- Conduct design reviews and reports.
- Oversee budget management of projects.
- Analysis and support for technical issues.
- Involves some domestic and international travel.
- Regularly document and communicate with deliverables in form of written reports and presentations.
Education and Experience Required:
- Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or related engineering field.
- Relevant experience in automotive industry applying and developing products.