Product & Process Engineer

We are working with a premier Tier One supplier of advanced acoustic, interior trim, and thermal management solutions for the North American automotive industry. For decades, they have partnered with top‑tier Japanese automakers, engineering innovative components that drastically reduce cabin noise and improve vehicle efficiency.

Position requires residence within close proximity of one of our facilities in Ohio, Illinois, Kentucky or Tennessee. Relocation assistance will be provided.

• Award‑Winning Culture: Core philosophy built entirely on respect, trust, and transparent communication.
• Commitment to Growth: Dedicated learning and development programs to master new skills and advance career.
• Innovative Engineering: Work with leading‑edge materials and technologies that improve the passenger driving experience.
• Stable and Expanding: Multiple logistically optimized facilities across the US and Mexico for continued opportunity and operational impact.

The Product and Process Engineer will develop and implement products and processes into production, advancing the company’s product lines for growth and profitability. The position will oversee product and process validation activities during all phases of development to ensure smooth production launch, support cost‑reduction actions, and maintain customer technical contact as needed.

• Serve as the product and process engineering subject matter expert for the company.
• Work with acoustics, R&D and Corporate Engineering to develop BOMs and recommend processes for all RFQs.
• Lead trials to develop, update and set up BOM and process, partnering with Tooling, Project, Program Support, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, and plants throughout the development phases from RFQ to SOP.
• Ensure smooth production launch for assigned programs while achieving sustainable parts functional performance and successful product validation with customers at lowest cost possible.
• Develop and update product and process information in the PLM system including BOM, process parameters, tooling, and equipment requirements for Corporate Operations Engineering and Program Management gates.
• Support operations with concept definition of process (layout, PFMEA), equipment and CAPEX throughout the development phases from RFQ to SOP.
• Manage IMDS implementation and updates.
• Partner with R&T, Purchasing and Quality Engineering to develop and negotiate material specifications with suppliers for all incoming goods.
• Assist plants as needed on process troubleshooting, optimization and cost‑reduction activities and projects.
• Lead cost‑reduction activities on the PPE side by identifying, validating, and implementing cost‑reduction opportunities and customers VA/VEs.
• Investigate and analyze latest technologies and products on the market, especially focusing on competitors.
• Provide regular training to support product and process understanding across the company.
• Support joint development opportunities with material suppliers, equipment suppliers and customers.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Travel up to 50% of the time.

• Bachelor’s degree (B.S.) or equivalent from an accredited college or university, plus five to ten years of related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.
• Proficiency in applying advanced mathematical concepts and principles of logical or scientific thinking to a wide range of intellectual and practical problems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook), Internet, AutoCAD and design software.
• Knowledge and understanding of chemistry, mathematics and physics, chemical/physical analysis equipment, production/manufacturing equipment and processes, and laboratory practices.
• All candidates must be able to provide work‑related references.