What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Engineer position at Canadian Executive Search Group (USA) Inc / Division of Arrow Group of Companies?
AWS/CES is looking for a Product Development Engineer for our automotive manufacturing client.
- Location: Holt, MI, or Lansing, MI
- Salary Rate: $100k bonus
- Shift: Day shift
- Employment Type: Direct Hire
About the Opportunity
Our client, a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support innovation, design, and development across multiple product lines. This is a hands-on engineering role where you’ll help transform new concepts into high-quality, production-ready components.
If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Full Product Development Lifecycle: Manage projects from concept through production and post-launch support.
- Engineering Design & Validation: Create and test designs, conduct tolerance stack-ups, and ensure functional performance.
- Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications per GD&T standards.
- Manufacturing Collaboration: Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are efficient, cost-effective, and feasible for production.
- Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with quality, production, and program teams to support DFMEA and engineering change processes.
- Research & Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends—implement new technologies such as additive manufacturing, AI analytics, and design simulation tools.
- Safety & Quality Commitment: Maintain compliance with company safety protocols and support overall operational excellence.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Product Development, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
- 2–3 years of relevant product or manufacturing engineering experience.
- Certified or knowledgeable in GD&T, Root Cause Analysis, and Lean/Kaizen/6 Sigma principles.
- Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Strong understanding of DFMEA, DFM/A, and engineering change processes.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within cross-functional teams.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Please apply and/or send me your resume to anam@canadianexecutivesearch.com
CESDH
Salary : $100,000