Global Product Engineer, Steering & Suspension Aftermarket
Job in
Auburn Hills, Oakland County, Michigan, 48326, USA
Listed on 2026-06-01
Listing for:
Phinia, Inc.
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-06-01
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Product Engineer, Quality Engineering, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.
PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA.
At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality - developed and manufactured responsibly - that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards.
Our Culture
PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously.
Career Opportunities
We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.
JOB PURPOSE
This role supports and advances projects for steering & suspension across the aftermarket (AFM).
It requires a forward-thinking Global Product Engineer who blends technical knowledge with entrepreneurial drive, customer-focused innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. The position supports the global progression of key AFM initiatives and reports to the Engineering Lead for steering & suspension, AFM.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Technical Support and Innovation:
- Provide technical support for steering & suspension product across aftermarket.
- Engage with customers and cross-functional stakeholders (product line, purchasing, etc.) to identify unmet needs and translate them into technical solutions.
- Deliver engineering responses to customer support and service inquiries.
- Execute development and validation of aftermarket products sourced from third parties.
- Complete bench-marking of competitor products
- Oversee product testing for new-to-range products and for the introduction of new supply suppliers.
- Create and maintain technical documentation: product attributes, specifications, BOMs, global requirements, benchmarking, and design reviews.
- Ensure timely documentation of engineering changes and updates to aftermarket commercial and technical systems.
- Load and maintain engineering data in NPI, PIM and SAP systems.
- Develop and maintain Global Technical Requirements and Design Validation Plan & Reports for aftermarket steering & suspension product.
- Support quality investigations and resolution of product concerns.
- Support audit of new supply sources for steering & suspension products.
- Coordinate with global functions: product line and purchasing
- Engage with regional functions: category management, customer & supplier quality, sales and technical service teams to ensure smooth product launches.
- Partner with PHINIA and third-party suppliers to enhance AFM efficiency and revenue.
- Provide technical guidance to the aftermarket Global Engineering Manager and broader business.
- Product validation for new-to-range and MCIP resourcing activities.
- Engineering authority on concessions and deviations.
- Engineering authority on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
- Decision-making authority on engineering changes and customer-driven adaptation
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering education with relevant industrial experience will be considered).
- 3+ years of experience in the automotive and or aftermarket, with design and/or manufacturing of knowledge.
- Experience with steering & suspension passenger car systems preferred
- Commercial acumen with the ability to analyze data and produce reports.
- Builds trust with key stakeholders and understands the customer perspective.
- Proactive self-starter who works with own-initiative and fosters a culture of innovation and customer focus. Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
- Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.
We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are…
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