What are the responsibilities and job description for the Gasoline Diesel Injection - Engineer position at Henpen Corporation?
Title: Senior Design Engineer – Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Location: Greenville, South Carolina (On-site Only)
Compensation: $95,000 – $105,000 Bonus
Relocation: Available for qualified candidates
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (No sponsorship)
About the Opportunity
A respected Tier 1 automotive manufacturer is expanding its product development group and hiring a Senior Design Engineer with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) fuel injector experience. This is a highly visible engineering role responsible for new product development and launch within a precision-engineered fuel systems environment. The company offers strong leadership support, technical challenge, and long-term stability.
Responsibilities
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Lead GDI fuel injector design and development from concept through production launch.
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Own Design Validation (DV) planning, execution, and reporting.
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Lead PPAP readiness and interface with Quality and Manufacturing teams.
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Develop and correlate spray and flow test methods (Baton, Loccioni, OEM correlation).
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Produce and release detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical documentation.
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Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for product performance issues.
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Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and seamless production integration.
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Support OEM and high-performance aftermarket applications as needed.
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Maintain engineering change records and technical data packages.
Required Qualifications
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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
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5 years of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) fuel injector design experience – Required.
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Strong background in DV, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA.
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Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks) and GD&T.
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Working knowledge of fuel delivery systems, spray dynamics, and combustion fundamentals.
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Experience with precision machined components and tight-tolerance designs.
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Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, RCA).
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Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.
Preferred Industry Background
Candidates from the following are strongly encouraged to apply:
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Fuel system or engine component suppliers
BorgWarner • Garrett Motion • Cummins Turbo Technologies • Mitsubishi Turbo Systems
Holley Performance • Delphi • Denso • Continental • Bosch • Hitachi Automotive -
Precision component Tier 1 automotive suppliers
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High-performance engine or motorsport engineering environments
Confidential Application
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Penny Laws
Partner | Henpen Corporation
📩 laws@henpencorp.com
📞 408-755-5423
