What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Development Specialist position at Engine & Transmission?
Job Overview: The product development specialist is a key member of the ETE engineering group. The role will be responsible for the introduction of new transmission models into remanufacturing by evaluating incoming cores, gathering complexity, technical specifications, and variant data. Also assist with development of the bill of materials, and process flow. The role collaborates closely with quality and production to ensure successful launches. This position will also provide technical training for engineering peers and production team at launch.
About ETE REMAN
ETE REMAN is the largest independent aftermarket automatic transmission remanufacturer in the United States. Based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, we’ve been rebuilding transmissions since 1985 — and we’re still growing strong. With more than 800 team members, ETE REMAN is a place where people can build their career, learn new skills, and be part of a team that wins together.
Why Choose ETE REMAN?
The demand for our transmissions remains strong no matter the economy. Our work reduces waste, keeps vehicles on the road, and helps customers save money.
ETE REMAN is for people who take pride in their work and want to create something real. We’re a team that values quality, honesty, and getting better every single day. You’ll find opportunity here — if you’re ready to learn, grow, and go all-in.
The pace is fast. The expectations are high. And the roadmap? You’ll help draw it. We’re growing quickly, built to last through any market, and still grounded in our family-owned roots. That means you get the best of both worlds — a tight-knit, no-nonsense culture with room to advance and make your mark.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Disassemble core to seek out complexity, common failures, specifications, and define variants within product families
- Identify product core and assign to vehicle applications to create complexity and application matrix by transmission product family.
- Collaborate with quality, manufacturing, and production to ensure seamless new product launches.
- Train ETE engineering and production staff on new products.
The above list reflects general details necessary to describe the principle and essential function of the position and shall not be construed as the only duties that may be assigned to this position.
Qualifications:
- Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in engineering, Automotive Technology, or 7 years of equivalent practical experience in transmission remanufacturing or automotive product development.
- Strong mechanical aptitude and ability to interpret and create technical documents.
- Excellent organizational and documentation skills.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced work environment.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience with automatic transmissions and understanding of the components and variants.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook, PowerPoint)
Company Expectations
At ETE REMAN, we expect every team member to:
- Bring a positive attitude and support your teammates
- Focus on quality and keep customer satisfaction at the center of everything you do
- Follow established policies and processes, while staying flexible as things evolve
- Show up on time, stay engaged, and work with passion, urgency, and focus
- Aim to not only meet but exceed goals
- Make continuous improvement a daily goal