Global Product Development Engineer

We are seeking a motivated Global Product Development Engineer to support our growing automotive business in North America and global markets. This position will play an important role as an engineering communication bridge between OEM customers, Sungwoo Hitech Korea HQ engineering teams, global manufacturing plants, and suppliers. The ideal candidate should have strong engineering fundamentals, a proactive mindset, and a willingness to develop expertise in automotive body structure engineering.

For more information about our company and its global operations, please visit our website: https://www.swhitech.com/eng/.

Key Responsibilities

· Support automotive body structure product development activities with OEM customers and global engineering teams.

· Review and analyze 2D drawings and 3D CAD models using engineering tools such as NX and AutoCAD.

· Develop an understanding of automotive structures, mechanical design concepts, manufacturing feasibility, and product requirements.

· Support RFQ activities including:

· BOM preparation and organization

· Customer requirement review

· Technical package preparation

· Engineering data management

· Support engineering feasibility reviews including:

· Product design evaluation

· Stamping/formability review coordination

· Assembly and manufacturing process review

· Participate in Product Development Team (PDT) meetings with Korea HQ engineering teams and support technical discussions.

· Coordinate engineering communication between North American OEM customers, Korea HQ, global plants, and suppliers.

· Support supplier technical reviews to ensure customer requirements, specifications, and project timing are achieved.

· Prepare engineering reports, technical presentations, benchmarking materials, and RFQ/new program review documents.

· Support customer engineering meetings, design reviews, and follow-up activities.

· Assist new program development and launch activities by tracking engineering issues and coordinating solutions with related teams.

· Business travel within North America and other global regions may be required based on project needs.

Requirement

· Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related technical field.

· Authorized to work in the United States.

· Professional working proficiency in both Korean and English.

· 1–4 years of engineering experience preferred.

(Recent graduates with strong internship/project experience will also be considered.)

· Basic understanding of: Automotive body structure / Mechanical engineering principles /Engineering drawings / Manufacturing processes

· Strong communication skills and ability to work with global cross-functional teams.

· Self-motivated mindset with willingness to learn new technologies and automotive development processes.

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with NX, CATIA, AutoCAD, or other CAD software.

· Knowledge or experience related to:

o Body-In-White (BIW)

o Stamping process

o Welding / joining technologies

o Automotive assembly processes

· Understanding of automotive OEM product development processes.

· Experience with engineering change management or customer communication is a plus.

Salary: Start at $70,000 per year and can be varied depending on the relevant work experience and qualifications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Employer-Sponsored 401(k) Plan with Company Match
• Generous Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick Leave, and Company Holidays)
• Compensation Day and Flexible Work Hours

Equal Opportunity Employer

Our company is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive work environment where all qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Visa / Work Authorization
Please note: Visa sponsorship is NOT available. Only candidates who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. — including U.S. citizens, Green Card holders, or E2 visa transferees — may apply. Please provide your current U.S. immigration status or visa type when applying.

Application Instructions
To apply, please send your resume to the contact email listed below in the job posting.

· Sang-Jin Ha (Allen Ha): hsj1004@swhitech.com

· Miyoung Yang: myyang@swhitech.com

Job Type: Full-time

Base Pay: From $70,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $70,000