Product Development Engineer

AWS/CES is looking for a Product Development Engineer for our automotive manufacturing client.

• Location: Holt, MI, or Lansing, MI
• Salary Rate: $100k + bonus
• Shift: Day shift
• Employment Type: Direct Hire

About the Opportunity

Our client, a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer, is seeking a Product Development Engineer to support innovation, design, and development across multiple product lines. This is a hands‑on engineering role where you’ll help transform new concepts into high‑quality, production‑ready components.

If you’re passionate about innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement, this opportunity offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a fast‑paced, growth‑oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Full Product Development Lifecycle: Manage projects from concept through production and post‑launch support.
• Engineering Design & Validation: Create and test designs, conduct tolerance stack‑ups, and ensure functional performance.
• Documentation & Compliance: Develop and maintain detailed engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications per GD&T standards.
• Manufacturing
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Partner with manufacturing teams to ensure designs are efficient, cost‑effective, and feasible for production.
• Cross-Functional Leadership: Coordinate with quality, production, and program teams to support DFMEA and engineering change processes.
• Research & Innovation: Stay ahead of industry trends—implement new technologies such as additive manufacturing, AI analytics, and design simulation tools.
• Safety & Quality Commitment: Maintain compliance with company safety protocols and support overall operational excellence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Product Development, Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing).
• 2–3 years of relevant product or manufacturing engineering experience.
• Certified or knowledgeable in GD&T,
  Root Cause Analysis
  , and Lean/Kaizen/6 Sigma principles.
• Proficient in CAD software (AutoCAD preferred) and Microsoft Office Suite
  .
• Strong understanding of DFMEA
  , DFM/A, and engineering change processes.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Self‑motivated, adaptable, and able to work both independently and within cross‑functional teams.

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? Please apply and/or send me your resume to ana