Product Engineer

Volt is immediately hiring for Product Engineer for Wauwatosa, WI

As a Product Engineer, you will:  

• Developing and delivering cosmetic parts (paint schemes, trim, and accessories) through the full product lifecycle.
• Owning DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) for assigned parts, ensuring risk identification and mitigation planning are current and complete.
• Owning DVP&R (Design Verification Plan and Report) for assigned parts, defining test requirements and tracking verification completion.
• Managing the PLM (Product Lifecycle Management) plan for assigned parts, including BOM structure, part data planning, and milestone tracking. (A separate Designer will execute data release and part change submissions.)
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams including styling, manufacturing, and supply chain to align on part feasibility and design intent.
• Supporting supplier interactions related to paint process capability, cosmetic specifications, and parts qualification.
• Reviewing and approving cosmetic part samples against approved appearance standards.
• Participating in design reviews, program milestone gates, and technical problem-solving sessions.
• Maintaining accurate part data and documentation in support of program deliverables.
• Working onsite at PDC; attendance and in-person collaboration are required.

This is a full-time contract opportunity.

Required Skills:

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver parts through a structured product development process.
• Hands-on experience owning DFMEA — creating, maintaining, and updating failure mode analysis documentation.
• Hands-on experience owning DVP&R — defining verification requirements and tracking test completion.
• Ability to own a PLM plan including BOM structure and part data planning. (Execution of data release and changes will be handled by a dedicated Designer.)
• Availability and willingness to work onsite at Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI.

Pay Range: $30/hr to $40/hr

*Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc.

Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible.

Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

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