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Product Development Engineer

AT Eaton
Eaton

Product Development Engineer

Southfield, MI

Eaton's IS VEH VGGP division is currently seeking a Product Development Engineer. This is a hybrid work opportunity located at our Southfield, MI facility.

Eaton's FEPC Team is an organization whose mission is primarily to deliver Fuel and Evaporative Emission components to the market, in support of vehicle launch programs.

This position's primary function is to perform all Design and Release responsibilities in support of Pro-Launch deliverables for assigned programs. The scope of responsibility is to complete all required testing, communicate with affected customers (both within and outside of Eaton), and support all timing requirements. The technical domain is Fuel and Evaporative Emissions vapor valves technical expertise in support of vehicular applications.

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The expected annual salary range for this role is $80250.03 - $117700.04 a year.
Please note the salary information shown above is a general guideline only. Salaries are based upon candidate skills, experience, and qualifications, as well as market and business considerations.

What you'll do:

  • Coordinates all Product Engineering deliverables in support of vehicle launch programs. These include usage of DFMEA, Boundary Diagrams, DVP&R, PVP&R as well as all DFSS disciplines.
  • Continuously develops commercially viable design solutions for new product opportunities in the Evaporative Emissions / Vapor Valve activity.
  • Contributes to completion of all aspects of the prototype development program including analysis, design, procurement, fabrication, assembly, and test.
  • As workload allows, support all Cost Out efforts as well as Tool Moves, Tool Wear Outs, Continuing Engineering and Business Pursuit efforts.
  • Interacts well with Engineering, Design, Testing, Program Management, Sales, Supply Chain to accomplish program objectives.
  • Interacts with customers (typically Tier 1 and 2), partner, and supplier organizations (both prototype and production) to accomplish program objectives.
  • Clearly communicates to stakeholders both verbally and in writing.

Qualifications:

Required Basic Qualifications:

  • Minimum of a Bachelors Degree in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Minimum of three (3) years experience in engineering
  • Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without company sponsorship now and in the future
  • No relocation is available for this position. Candidates must reside within 50 miles of Southfield, MI to be considered. Active Duty Military are exempt from this geographical limitation.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Master of Science in Engineering from an accredited institution
  • Five (5) years or higher with Automotive applications
  • Knowledge of fuel system vapor valves
  • Experience with Pro/Engineer Creo or SolidWorks CAD modeling software
  • Experience on Product Development tools such as DFMEA/DV&R, APQP

Skills:

  • English literacy and fluency
  • Good communication, presentation and organizational skills
  • Technical curiosity, creativity and inventiveness
  • Strong comprehension of engineering fundamentals and physics
  • Familiar to OEM product development systems and processes

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Client-provided location(s): Southfield, MI, USA
Job ID: Eaton-34455Southfield
Employment Type: Other

Perks and Benefits

  • Health and Wellness

    • Health Insurance
    • Health Reimbursement Account
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Life Insurance
    • Short-Term Disability
    • Long-Term Disability
    • FSA
    • HSA With Employer Contribution
    • Fitness Subsidies
    • On-Site Gym
    • Pet Insurance
    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Virtual Fitness Classes
  • Parental Benefits

    • Birth Parent or Maternity Leave
    • Adoption Assistance Program
  • Work Flexibility

    • Flexible Work Hours
    • Remote Work Opportunities
    • Hybrid Work Opportunities
  • Office Life and Perks

    • Casual Dress
    • On-Site Cafeteria
  • Vacation and Time Off

    • Paid Vacation
    • Paid Holidays
    • Personal/Sick Days
    • Leave of Absence
    • Summer Fridays
  • Financial and Retirement

    • 401(K) With Company Matching
    • Performance Bonus
    • Relocation Assistance
    • Financial Counseling
  • Professional Development

    • Tuition Reimbursement
    • Promote From Within
    • Mentor Program
    • Shadowing Opportunities
    • Access to Online Courses
    • Internship Program
    • Work Visa Sponsorship
    • Leadership Training Program
    • Associate or Rotational Training Program
  • Diversity and Inclusion

    • Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Program
    • Employee Resource Groups (ERG)