Product Development Engineer

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We at Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies run the business operations of Freudenberg Sealing Technologies (FST) in the Americas. Being part of the global Freudenberg Group, our company is a leading producer of advanced sealing technologies for automotive and general industries. Freudenberg-NOK Sealing Technologies is a joint venture between Freudenberg and NOK Corp. in Japan, is headquartered in Plymouth, MI, operates more than 20 facilities and employs about 4,700 people across the Americas.

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The Product Development Engineer performs engineering activities related to product design, development, applications, and manufacturing processes. This position develops design solutions and technical concepts that meet customer and business requirements, coordinates product development activities, verifies design performance, supports product launches, and resolves product and process concerns

Plymouth, MI

On-Site

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• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringor a related technical field required
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineeringor another technical field preferred
• Ability to conceptualize mechanical components, assemblies, and component interactions
• Knowledge of machine dynamics, strength requirements, fluid dynamics, heat transfer, materials, wear, dimensions, weight, and service life considerations
• Experience designing products with rubber, thermoplastics, thermosets, composites, or related polymer materials, including knowledge of associated manufacturing processes, preferred
• Ability to assess manufacturing feasibility based on process knowledge and economic considerations
• Ability to prepare and check engineering drawings and data records, including the application of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Experience using 3D CAD software such as Autodesk Inventor, Solid Works, Solid Edge, Siemens NX (UG), CATIA, or similar programs to create and modify product designs, assemblies, and engineering drawings preferred
• Knowledge of engineering tools such as finite element analysis (FEA), Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design for Six Sigma (DFSS), and Design for Manufacturing and Assembly (DFM/DFA)
• Knowledge of automotive product development processes, including Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Design Verification (DV) testing, Product Validation (PV) processes, and customer-specific requirements preferred
• Strong written, verbal, presentation, and technical communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, cross-functional team environment
• Ability to work independently, manage conflicting priorities, and meet deadlines
• Ability to make sound decisions, influence key stakeholders, and adapt to change and ambiguity
• Creative, organized, data-driven, and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Ability to work overtime as business needs require and travel to customers, suppliers, and other FNST facilities
• Communication &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Communicates clearly and concisely, while engaging proactively with colleagues at all levels of…