Product Development Engineer

BentelerGrand Rapids, MI

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Overview

Schedule

Full-time

Education

Engineering (PE)

Career level

Senior-level

Remote

Hybrid remote

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Job Description

Division: BENTELER Automotive

Functional Area: Engineering; Technical Development

Career Level: Professional

Contract Type: Permanent/Full-time

Weekly Working Hours: 40,00

Required Languages: English

Requisition ID: 46525

Benefits: United States : 401(k) Match || United States : Dental || United States : Development || United States : Educational Assistance || United States : Flexible Work Schedules || United States : Health Savings Accounts || United States : Holidays || United States : Life & Disability || United States : Medical || United States : Training || United States : Vacation || United States : Vision || United States : Wealth Management Support

At BENTELER, we make it possible. From promoting individual talents to international career prospects, or from generous opportunities for designing your career to personal development opportunities-at BENTELER, we always have answers to your questions about the future, based entirely on your personal needs. Diverse options that makes sure you can be anything and everything. Or, as we like to put it: BENTELER makes it happen!

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Product Development Engineer to join our team. As a Product Development Engineer, you will play a crucial role in the design, development, and launch of automotive components. If you're passionate about innovation, problem-solving, and ensuring product quality, we'd love to hear from you!

Position Detail:

Project Leadership: Plan and lead the product development process, providing regular project status updates.
Requirements Management: Review customer and internal technical requirements, preparing the requirement manual.
GD&T Expertise: Apply General Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T) principles effectively.
Feasibility and Risk Assessment: Control product feasibility and conduct design-FMEAs.
Tolerance Investigations: Investigate tolerances and develop dimensioning concepts.
Prototype Supervision: Plan and supervise prototype builds, tests, and experiments.
Validation Planning: Review test specifications and prepare the Design Validation Plan (DVP).
Design Issue Resolution: Provide engineering knowledge to identify and resolve design issues.
Cost Optimization: Support value analysis and develop cost reduction concepts.
Engineering Documentation: Release product drawings and manage engineering changes.
Supplier Assessment: Assist in the technical assessment of suppliers.
Quality Compliance: Ensure design compliance with internal and external quality standards.

Position Requirements:

Education: Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Industrial preferred).
Experience: Product Development Engineering experience in the automotive industry, including product launch.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, FEA, and PLM software.
Ability to evaluate product concepts and propose solutions.
Experience with PTC Windchill or a similar PLM system preferred.
Knowledge of metal forming and joining processes (aluminum extrusion, hot stamping, cold stamping, welding).
Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
Flexibility: Willingness to work between Grand Rapids and Holland, MI locations.

If you're ready to contribute to cutting-edge automotive solutions and collaborate with a dynamic team, apply today! We look forward to reviewing your application.

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Charlotte Rose Muraske

BENTELER Human Resources

Phone: 6163339841

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Benteler lists this role as a Full-time position.

What experience level is required for this role at Benteler?

Benteler is looking for a candidate with "Senior-level" experience level.

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The education requirement for this position is Engineering (PE). Candidates with relevant qualifications or equivalent experience may also be considered.

What benefits are offered by Benteler for this role?

Benteler offers following benefits: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Disability Insurance, Life Insurance, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Career Development, 401k Matching/Retirement Savings, Tuition/Education Assistance, and Health & Wellness Programs for this position. Actual benefits may vary depending on the employer's policies and employment terms.

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