Development Engineer

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We’re pioneers of the future of mobility. Our story is built on innovation and manufacturing excellence. Every day, we drive change and co-create what comes next. Our purpose is simple yet ambitious: "Let's push the boundaries together. We aspire to shape future mobility dreams and turn them into reality.”

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As a global yet fast-evolving company, we are always looking to grow and evolve our talents.

We are looking for a Development Engineer to join the Green Technologies Exhaust Systems Research & Development team, reporting directly to the R&D Manager.

This position is based at our office in Southfield, Michigan.

The successful candidate will support the development of exhaust systems and components from concept through production launch, ensuring compliance with customer requirements, durability targets, and manufacturing requirements.

• Lead the design and development of exhaust systems and components including Hot ends and cold ends of the exhaust system.
• Support product development activities from RFQ through SOP, including concept development, design validation, prototype builds, customer reviews, and launch support.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with CAE, manufacturing, purchasing, quality, and suppliers to deliver competitive technical solutions.
• Ensure designs meet, durability, NVH, thermal protection, packaging, and cost requirements.
• Project Management: Lead and oversee engineering projects from conception to completion, ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and quality control.
• Customer Engagement: Act as the primary point of contact for customers throughout the project lifecycle. Gather and understand customer requirements and ensure they are incorporated into project plans.
• Technical Support: Provide technical expertise and support to both internal teams and customers. Translate customer needs into technical specifications.
• Design and Development: Collaborate with design and engineering teams to develop innovative solutions that meet customer needs and industry standards.
• Risk Management: Identify potential project risks and develop mitigation strategies to ensure successful project outcomes.
• Communication: Maintain clear, consistent, and proactive communication with all stakeholders, including customers, team members, and management.
• Quality Assurance: Implement and maintain quality management systems to ensure project deliverables meet or exceed customer expectations. Effectively apply required project management skills/tools to achieve successful project execution.
• Ability to follow design release procedures and prepare documents for Design Review milestones (e.g. DFMEA, Design concept sheet, risk assessment, design change history log).
• Work with engineering staff members at customer locations in the development of designs, specifications, and requirements.

• A Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required
• Proven experience in project management within an engineering environment.
• Strong customer service orientation with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Familiar with 3D modelling systems such as NX, Catia etc.
• Knowledge of exhaust system design, emissions aftertreatment technologies, and vehicle integration requirements preferred.
• Understanding exhaust component manufacturing methods including tube forming, welding, hydro forming, stamping, and assembly processes.
• Knowledge of vehicle packaging, durability requirements, materials selection, vibration analysis, and thermal shielding strategies.
• Familiarity with emissions regulations and aftertreatment technologies such as three-way catalysts, gasoline particulate filters (GPF), diesel oxidation catalysts (DOC), diesel particulate filters (DPF), and SCR systems.
• Experience with CAE…