Product Design Engineer

Job ResponsibilitiesDemonstrates expert level of design and analysis skillsResponsible for creating and implementing customer‑driven designs with minimal supervisionWill specify materials and analyze structures for robustness, cost and risk of designsLead Design FMEAs with cross‑functional groups including Logistics, Manufacturing, Product Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Suppliers and Tooling/FixturesUtilize QPC process as outlined in IATF‑16949 standardWill be the technical contact in support of sales and is expected to maintain and grow relationships with the customerProvide flexibility to travel domestically and internationallySupport manufacturing as needed for prototyping or production launchesAbility to direct designers/drafters who are providing project supportPerform other tasks and responsibilities as assigned or departmentally definedUse leadership skills and sound business judgment to support sales volume and profitsEstablish strong, lasting relationships with customersChampion department improvement projectsEssential Technical SkillsStrong ability to design engine cooling and air‑conditioning components and extensive knowledge of the physics of heat transfer and fluid flow in vehiclesExtensive knowledge of material applications including ferrous and non‑ferrous metalsStrong analytical skills including heat transfer, stress analysis and energy balances within the cooling systemApplies sound analysis methods in the evaluation of heat transfer and structural requirementsHigh level of competency with solid modeling design softwareStrong understanding of production methods and designing for manufacturability, with solid background in welding, brazing and metal formingStrong project management skills using computer‑based prediction and tracking tools such as Microsoft Project and ExcelExperience with quality tools such as FMEAs, Design of Experiments, SPC, etc.Works with manufacturing personnel to design products consistent with current processes and capabilitiesEffectively solves design‑related problems identified during fabrication and assembly and provides support to shop personnelPrepares documentation related to design and engineering activities using ANSI:Y14.5 drafting standards, including geometric tolerancingUses Windchill/PDM Link to store CAD files and perform change managementEducation and Experience RequirementsSelf‑starter with the ability to operate well independentlyFive plus years of design experience in an OEM manufacturing environmentMinimum of 3 years' experience with a parametric‑based CAD softwareExperience in sheet metal design and weldmentsExperience in heat exchanger products and processes (brazing) is a plusMinimum of a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME)Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Management or an MBA is a plusBenefitsPaid Time Off (PTO)10 Paid Holidays Per YearGroup Medical InsuranceDental InsuranceVision Insurance401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Employer MatchLife Insurance at 1× SalaryLong Term DisabilityShort Term DisabilityHospitalization IndemnityCritical Illness CoverageTerm Life InsuranceIdentity Protection#J-18808-Ljbffr