Product Development Engineer

Essential position functions include, but are not limited to, the following :

Act as Engineering liaison between customer teams and internal business unit and manufacturing teams.

Develop projects that meet specified customer requirements and expectations to win new business.

Lead development projects by directing the Product Design & CAE staff in day-to-day efforts.

Regularly provide the design department with the latest background information, e.g., CAD files, drawings, etc.

Develop initial material neutral design direction and value stream map (VSM).

Provide designs, background data, and all pertinent information to the CAE department for analysis set-up.

Analyze CAE outputs and determination of next steps.

Incorporate design for manufacturing (DFM) initiatives according to the Shape minimum process requirements during product design including leading the development of component / assembly GD&T and tolerance stack-ups.

Establish datum’s, critical & special characteristics, and the development of SPC data points.

Draft and maintain applicable engineering documents (DFMEA, design 8Ds, WERS, engineering changes, product development documents, etc.) specific to assigned projects.

Develop DVP&R and DFMEA and share during PFMEA development meetings.

Identify and approve all data for transfers on assigned projects.

Procure parts, cost, and funding of rapid prototypes and mockups to support engineering development.

Oversee initial prototype builds at Shape manufacturing facilities and work with Shape plant personnel to establish acceptable part quality.

Initiate physical test requests as necessary.

Provide on-site support for all prototype builds and production launches.

Work with component suppliers as required to ensure all outsourced component designs meet Shape and customer requirements.

Participate as a member of the program management team supporting APQP and VA / VE activities.

Work within the Shape core manufacturing processes, Shape launch process, vehicle design packaging, and product performance knowledge methodologies.

Apply the fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols, and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.

Develop component and system-level product designs utilizing engineering applications in accordance with customer requirements.

Interpret and understand customer inputs and communicate Shape outputs to customers.

Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.

Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.

Review customer T-file, BOM, design intent, and interface. Decide the fixation scheme layout and, joinery detail development and develop the section and overall layout.

Utilize up-front engineering practices to design products allowing efficient use of resources .

Engineering and Tooling feasibility of the design

Development of Master sections, part designing based on CAS and environmental data.

Work with the flow simulation team to optimize the design.

Responsible for the Development of plastic components from scratch till PPAP as per the timeline

defined by the customer.

Propose product design changes to customers based on Plastic Manufacturing capabilities and vehicle packaging.

Manage the product design timeline and provide updates to internal and external customers.

Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description are directed by the leader.

Position Skills and Experience Requirements :

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required.

Should be ready to work as per US Time Zone.

Strong written and verbal communication skills with a demonstrated ability to communicate and present effectively and independently to internal and external customers are required.

Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain strong customer relationships.

Bachelor’s Degree in an engineering field or specialized Bachelor of Engineering Degree (plastics)

Minimum of 8+ years of prior experience in a product development role. Experience in the development of energy management products like (cowl cover top grills / Leaf screens / Air inlet panels) is required.

Extensive experience in product design and development of automotive exterior.

Advanced proficiency in plastic manufacturing (injection molding) processes, manufacturing processes, and fixture development.

Thoroughly aware of the Plastics Product Development Cycle (from initial RFQ to SOP

• 90 days assistance) and VA / VE of existing products.

Ability to deliver projects at the system level from design to implementation.

Detail understanding of product development procedures, validation (ANPQP-STPR); manufacturing process, and investigation failures for products.

Prior experience with GD&T tolerance stack-up, DFMEA, DFM, DFS, DFA, DVP, and customer PPAP.

Responsible for the work of others (direct and / or indirect).