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Product Engineer DRiV Incorporated United States, Missouri, Maryland Heights 3168 Riverpoint Tech Center Dr (Show on map) Jul 31, 2026
Job Title:
Product Engineer
JOB SUMMARY
Provide Product Engineering support to the DRiV Aftermarket Braking Division. This position will provide guidance and testing approvals for all Product Introductions, Ford and Mazda launches and new Vendors.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Coordinate inertia-dynamometer testing for friction products with testing labs
CHASE testing (SAE J866)
Environmental / chemical testing (SAE J2975)
AMECA edge code registration
Maintain historical test database, analyzing and incorporating report results received from testing labs
Manage test component inventory required for dynamometer testing, and ship test components to testing labs
Prioritize testing based on changing testing requirements and coordinate test schedule with labs based on dyno and fixture availability
Prepare benchmarking studies to qualify new supplier formulas
Coordinate dyno testing for rotor coating interaction with friction
Coordinate salt spray testing per
ASTM-B117
for Rotors, Calipers, Zinc coated back plates and new vendor disc pad paint as needed
Evaluate new Testing labs for faster and more competitive testing
Responsible for understanding Ford and Mazda testing requirements for new applications and coordinating all testing plans to validate new Ford and Mazda Business
Responsible for all MDS (Material Data Sheets) submissions reviews and approvals
Drawing Reviews for Purchased Friction Products. Disc Pad sets, Commercial Vehicle Linings Vendor approvals
PPAP reviews for purchased products
PPAP submissions to Ford for DRiV products
JOB REQUIREMENTS
EDUCATION:
BS Engineering
EXPERIENCE
1-3 years Automotive Brake Engineering Manufacturing experience. Experience with friction formula dynamometer analysis preferred.
REQUIREMENTS/CERTIFICATIONS
Strong computer skills required, must be proficient in Microsoft Office, Must be highly skilled in Excel to maintain records, analyze data and create graphs to present benchmarking data.
Must be experienced in AutoCad, or similar design software
Candidate must display maturity and a high level of professionalism
Strong written, verbal analytical, and interpersonal skills required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Should be able to lift up to 30 lbs when packing and receiving test samples
WORK ENVIRONMENT
General office environment for computer work and data analysis. Additional working areas for part storage and handling disc pads and rotors for measuring and testing. Packing components to send to labs for testing, boxes could weigh up to 30 lbs.
Other Duties:
Additional duties, responsibilities, and activities may be required