Product Engineer – Automotive Roof Systems

Product Engineer – Automotive Roof Systems

We are seeking a Product Engineer specializing in automotive roof systems to support the design, development, validation, and release of roof mechanisms and related components. This role involves leading component design activities, collaborating with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams, and ensuring product performance, quality, cost, weight, and manufacturing requirements are met throughout the product development lifecycle.

The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive product development, mechanical engineering, CAD, design validation, and problem-solving.

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of automotive roof systems and related components.
• Drive design improvements to enhance product quality while optimizing cost and weight.
• Lead supplier engineering activities and guide component design to meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle-level system integration and component interface compatibility.
• Perform and review engineering analyses, including GD&T tolerance stack-ups, CAE, and dynamic simulations.
• Prepare and present technical presentations for engineering and management reviews.
• Participate in technical design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable design requirements.
• Review CAD models and engineering drawings to verify design feasibility, functionality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and review DFMEAs, PFMEAs, boundary diagrams, P-diagrams, and design validation plans.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Support prototype development, part validation, and production launch activities.
• Resolve product quality and manufacturing issues throughout development and production milestones.
• Support supplier quality activities and ensure components meet engineering and performance requirements.
• Evaluate engineering changes and assess their impact on product design and development.
• Support sourcing activities, including engineering cost, tooling, and piece-cost reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing facilities as required.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• 2+ years of engineering experience in automotive design, product development, or mechanism launch. Internship and relevant coursework experience may be considered.
• Experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, 3DX, or Teamcenter.
• Familiarity with CAE tools and engineering software.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and 3D models.
• Experience with product design, manufacturing considerations, quality requirements, and cost optimization.
• Knowledge of mechanical engineering principles and design validation methods.
• Experience with root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering issues, prioritize tasks, and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally as required.

• Experience in automotive roof system design and release, including moonroofs, convertible tops, or movable glass systems.
• Experience with automotive body exterior mechanisms, glass, glazing, or related mechanical components.
• Familiarity with mechatronics and software-related engineering applications.
• Experience developing, reviewing, or…