Job DetailsDivision: BENTELER AutomotiveFunctional Area: Engineering; Technical DevelopmentCareer Level: ProfessionalContract Type: Permanent/Full-timeWeekly Working Hours: 40,00Required Languages: EnglishRequisition ID: 46525We are seeking a skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join our team. As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and launch of automotive components. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and ensuring product quality, we'd love to hear from you!ResponsibilitiesProject Leadership: Plan and lead the product development process, providing regular project status updates.Requirements Management: Review customer and internal technical requirements, preparing the requirement manual.GD&T Expertise: Apply General Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles effectively.Feasibility and Risk Assessment: Control product feasibility and conduct design-FMEAs.Tolerance Investigations: Investigate tolerances and develop dimensioning concepts.Prototype Supervision: Plan and supervise prototype builds, tests, and experiments.Validation Planning: Review test specifications and prepare the Design Validation Plan (DVP).Design Issue Resolution: Provide engineering knowledge to identify and resolve design issues.Cost Optimization: Support value analysis and develop cost reduction concepts.Engineering Documentation: Release product drawings and manage engineering changes.Supplier Assessment: Assist in the technical assessment of suppliers.Quality Compliance: Ensure design compliance with internal and external quality standards.Position RequirementsEducation: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred).Experience: Product Development Engineering experience in the automotive industry, including product launch.Technical Skills:Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, FEA, and PLM software.Ability to evaluate product concepts and propose solutions.Experience with PTC Windchill or a similar PLM system preferred.Knowledge of metal forming and joining processes (aluminum extrusion, hot stamping, cold stamping, welding).Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.Flexibility: Willingness to work between Grand Rapids and Holland, MI locations.Your contactCharlotte Rose MuraskeBENTELER Human Resources#J-18808-Ljbffr
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