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Sr. Product Engineer

IHI TURBO AMERICA CO.
Shelbyville, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 8/3/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/1/2026

The Senior Product Engineer is responsible for the technical leadership of turbocharger product development programs, from early pre-development activities through design release, tooling kick-off, and production support. This role owns all technical aspects of assigned products, serves as the primary engineering interface with customers, and ensures designs meet performance, durability, cost, quality, and manufacturability requirements. This position requires deep expertise in boosting technologies, compressor and turbine aerodynamics, engine matching, analytical methods, and validation testing, along with the ability to collaborate effectively across global, cross-functional teams including Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality.


PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Technical Ownership

  • Review and interpret customer technical statements of requirements.
  • Define and approve turbocharger design concepts, specifications, and validation plans.
  • Maintain technical accountability for product performance, durability, and compliance.

2. Design, Analysis, and Validation Leadership

  • Direct and oversee design, simulation, and testing activities conducted internally, at global engineering centers, or through external suppliers.
  • Ensure analytical results and test data support design decisions and customer requirements.

3. Program Execution

  • Execute technical reviews aligned with program development milestones.
  • Act as technical lead during the pre-development phase, coordinating engineering scope, timing, and cost inputs.

4. Customer and Stakeholder Interface

  • Serve as the primary technical point of contact with customer engineering counterparts.
  • Prepare and deliver technical presentations for internal leadership, customers, and industry forums.

5. Cross-Functional Collaboration

  • Participate in weekly global, cross-functional program meetings.
  • Work closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Quality to ensure robust product launches.

6. Innovation and Intellectual Property

  • Identify, document, and file patent applications to protect technical innovations.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge:

  • Boosting systems and supercharger / turbocharger architectures
  • Compressor and turbine aerodynamics
  • Engine matching and performance optimization
  • Product development processes and validation methodologies

Skills:

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Technical presentation and communication skills
  • Ability to manage complex, multi-site engineering activities

Abilities:

  • Ability to work effectively in global, cross-functional team
  • Ability to communicate complex technical concepts to technical and non-technical audiences
  • Ability to travel as required for customer and supplier engagement

ADDITIONAL POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

  • Demonstrated leadership capability and professional judgment
  • Ability to interact effectively with personnel at all organizational levels
  • Compliance with safety requirements, including use of PPE as applicable
  • Any other duties as assigned
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or relevant field
  • 5-10 Years of experience in Engineering field
BENEFITS:

Actual base salaries will vary and may be above or below the recommended pay range based on factors such as but not limited to location, relevant experience and performance. Additionally, this role is eligible for an annual incentive plan to enhance their overall total compensation package when ITA and their business units achieve annual business and financial targets.


  • $115,000 - $140,000/ year
  • 100% Company-Paid Health Insurance, Life Insurance, & Disability Insurance (full pay)
  • $5.00 Premium for Employee Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 108 Holiday Hours (8 Holidays plus shutdown between Christmas & New Year’s)
  • Paid Time Off Plans
  • Up to 7% Company 401(K) Match
  • Flexible Spending Account for Medical and Dependent Care
  • Tuition Assistance, Gym reimbursement and PPE reimbursement up to the approved limit
  • Additional Employee Perks such as company apparel and employee events/meals

Salary : $115,000 - $140,000

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