Design Engineer; Gasoline Diesel Injection

Title: Senior Design Engineer Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)
Location: Greenville, South Carolina (On-site Only)
Compensation: $95,000 $ 105,000 + Bonus
Relocation: Available for qualified candidates
Citizenship: U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident (No sponsorship)

A respected Tier 1 automotive manufacturer is expanding its product development group and hiring a Senior Design Engineer with Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) fuel injector experience. This is a highly visible engineering role responsible for new product development and launch within a precision-engineered fuel systems environment. The company offers strong leadership support, technical challenge, and long-term stability.

• Lead GDI fuel injector design and development from concept through production launch.

• Own Design Validation (DV) planning, execution, and reporting.

• Lead PPAP readiness and interface with Quality and Manufacturing teams.

• Develop and correlate spray and flow test methods (Baton, Loccioni, OEM correlation).

• Produce and release detailed engineering drawings, 3D CAD models, and technical documentation
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• Perform root cause analysis and drive corrective actions for product performance issues.

• Ensure Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and seamless production integration.

• Support OEM and high-performance aftermarket applications as needed.

• Maintain engineering change records and technical data packages.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.

• 5+ years of Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI) fuel injector design experience – Required.

• Strong background in DV, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA/PFMEA
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• Proficiency with CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or Solid Works) and GD&T.

• Working knowledge of fuel delivery systems, spray dynamics, and combustion fundamentals
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• Experience with
  precision machined components and tight-tolerance designs.

• Strong problem-solving skills using structured methodologies (8D, DMAIC, RCA).

• Excellent communication skills and ability to collaborate cross-functionally.

Candidates from the following are strongly encouraged to apply:

• Fuel system or engine component suppliers
  Borg Warner
  • Garrett Motion
  • Cummins Turbo Technologies
  • Mitsubishi Turbo Systems
  Holley Performance
  • Delphi
  • Denso
  • Continental
  • Bosch
  • Hitachi Automotive

• Precision component Tier 1 automotive suppliers

• High-performance engine or motor sport engineering environments

For confidential consideration, please contact:
Penny Laws
Partner | Henpen Corporation

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