Product Development​/Design Engineer -Testing & Validation

Summary

Drive innovation in stainless steel bellows design for light and heavy vehicles. As the product owner, you will lead design, development, and validation efforts—using a mix of hands‑on testing, data analysis, and advanced engineering tools to create durable, high‑performance components. You’ll work locally and globally, collaborate with OEM partners, and ensure our products meet the toughest customer and industry standards.

• Collaborate across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management to lead new product development from concept to launch.
• Use Solid Works to design flex joints and related assemblies; apply GD&T and tolerance analysis for manufacturability.
• Create accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, and BOMs; manage design data in EPDM.
• Interpret customer data to drive design decisions; support APQP with prototypes and technical analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and technologies.

• Lead durability testing of heavy‑ and light‑vehicle stainless steel bellows for intake, exhaust, and on‑engine applications.
• Plan and execute vehicle measurements at OEM proving grounds; manage data acquisition aligned with customer schedules.
• Design and implement custom test fixtures, ensuring all measurement equipment is calibrated and maintained.
• Analyze test data, assess risks, and provide clear, actionable feedback to internal teams and customers.
• Maintain DVP&R and DFMEA documents for all new products.
• Support continuous improvement of test methods, equipment, and product durability.
• Travel to customer sites for design reviews, technical presentations, and testing (domestic & international, ~25%).

• Assist in lab testing: vibration, corrosion, fatigue, and root cause analysis.
• Contribute to benchmarking and R&D projects for new technologies.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
• Strong critical thinking and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑driven, organized, and detail oriented.
• Ability to present to both technical and non‑technical audiences.
• CAD/CAE proficiency, particularly Solid Works.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

• 2–3 years Solid Works experience (parametric/automated design).
• Experience with FMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, GD&T, and Design for Manufacturability.
• Knowledge of welding, metal forming, fatigue, NVH, and vehicle powertrain.
• Familiarity with EPDM, SAP, and statistical failure analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with data acquisition and vibration analysis.

At American Boa, you’ll work on cutting‑edge automotive components that keep the world moving. You’ll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas directly impact product performance, quality, and innovation. If you’re passionate about engineering, love seeing designs come to life, and want to make a measurable difference, this is your opportunity.