A Product Development Engineer develops new products for companies, and participates in all phases of product development including research, design, production and marketing. Uses research on customer demand and industry trends to develop product ideas; builds and tests product prototypes; evaluates production options and costs. May specialize in a particular type of product or in products for a specific industry.
Product Development Engineer (D&R) EDAG Mexico Novi, MI Job Details Full-time 23 hours ago Qualifications Rapid prototyping Automotive design CAD software New product introduction engineering projects Bug Tracking (Quality assurance practices) 3D printers Aerospace design Injection (injection molding) Bug Reporting (Quality assurance practices) Production validation processes Automotive engineering Design failure mode and effects analysis (DFMEA) Issue tracking 3D printing Prototype creation Vendor communication Vendor negotiation Additive manufacturing implementation Design for manufacturability (DFM) Defect tracking tools PPAP Casting Mechanical product validation projects Prototypes Full Job Description
WHO WE ARE
Working together, growing together, derating new things together: EDAG connects people and the future. Company and workforce share the same vision. With a familiar atmosphere and at the same time the potential of a global world-class development company. You'll go your own way in your career at a high level - nationally and internationally. Take your next step and support us as a
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT ENGINEER
(D&R).
DESCRIPTION
Package and integrate SDS components/modules within the vehicle, optimizing for sensor field of view, structure, and service/assembly access. Communicate and negotiate technical base-vehicle changes with OEM partner Hyundai, including structure, trim, electrical, and cleaning package interfaces. Engineer structural integration elements including roof pod, rear bumper/fascia, tailgate-mounted, fender pod, front bumper/fascia, front grill pod, and trunk/interior package structures, plus A-surface enclosures. Integrate SDS modules (camera, radar, lidar, audio), cleaning system components, thermal management provisions, driver monitoring system, and market-specific taxi meters. Manage issues in the client's Buganizer system through to closure, and support DFMEA management and close-out. Own parts through successful Beta/PP/Production release, ensuring on-time delivery and conformance to component, system,and vehicle-level requirements. Lead DFM assessments appropriate to prototype methods of manufacture (e.g., PU-poured, machined-from-billet, or 3D-printedparts). Support incoming vehicle measurement, first point of contact for manufacturing, root cause analysis, 8D problem-solving, and corrective action proposals. Prepare and present engineering Change Requests (CRs) when Hyundai base-vehicle changes are required. Support Alpha DVP completion and author/own the Beta DVP, tracking validation tasks through to completion and documenting results. Collaborate with the client's CAE team by sharing geometry, materials, and specifications to support structural, thermal, and aero analysis (CAE itself is out of scope for the vendor). Collaborate with the client's EDS team on harness routing and package space for service lengths.
REQUIREMENTS
Bachelor's in Engineering, Business, or related field. 5+ years of automotive design/release engineering experience, ideally in exterior trim, structures, or sensor integration. Proficiency in CATIA and experience releasing components through a PLM system (Enovia or equivalent). Experience taking components from concept through Alpha/Beta prototype builds to production release (PPAP). Working knowledge of DFM principles across casting, injection molding, 3D printing, and machined-prototype methods. Experience with supplier-facing design negotiation, DVP/DFMEA processes, and issue-tracking systems. 8 months contract
