Product Development Engineer

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71 - 71 - DESIGN ENGINEER Warren, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition

At SLPT
, engineers don't just develop products. They help define the future of transportation.

As a Product Development Engineer
, you will work at the center of innovation, collaborating with leading automotive OEMs, global engineering teams, and cross-functional business leaders to develop advanced mechanical and mechatronic pump technologies. From initial concept through production launch, you'll play a critical role in creating products that power some of the world's most advanced vehicles.

This position offers a unique opportunity to combine technical expertise, customer interaction, and project leadership while working with cutting-edge technologies in traditional, hybrid, and electrified powertrain systems. If you're passionate about innovation, customer collaboration, and bringing new products to market, SLPT is the place to accelerate your career.

About SLPT

SLPT is a global leader in the design and manufacture of advanced automotive components and systems specializing in pumps, valve train, transmission, and electric drive technologies.

Driven by innovation, entrepreneurial thinking, quality, and responsiveness, SLPT develops industry-leading solutions for automotive manufacturers worldwide. Our world-class engineering and manufacturing facilities enable us to create technologies that support the evolving mobility landscape, from conventional powertrains to next-generation electrified systems.

At SLPT, your ideas help drive tomorrow's innovations.

Position Summary

SLPT Automotive is seeking a highly motivated Product Development Engineer to join our global Pump Engineering team.

In this customer-facing engineering role, you will lead the design and development of mechanical and mechatronic pump systems for automotive OEM applications throughout North America and Europe. You will work closely with customers and cross-functional teams to transform technical requirements into innovative, high-quality product solutions that exceed expectations.

This role is ideal for an engineer who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys solving complex technical challenges, and wants to play a visible role in customer relationships, product innovation, and successful program launches.

What You'll Accomplish

As a Product Development Engineer, you will:

• Lead product development from concept through production launch.
• Serve as a key technical liaison with automotive OEM customers.
• Drive successful APQP execution and product launch activities.
• Develop innovative solutions that enhance customer satisfaction and business growth.
• Support future product development opportunities through customer engagement and technical expertise.
• Help expand SLPT's market presence across North America and Europe.
• Contribute to advanced mechanical and mechatronic pump technologies supporting the future of mobility.

Key Responsibilities Product Design & Development

• Lead product design and development activities for assigned customer applications.
• Create innovative technical solutions that satisfy customer requirements and business objectives.
• Develop detailed component, subassembly, and assembly designs.
• Release complete and accurate design packages, drawings, models, and engineering specifications.
• Evaluate design performance and implement improvements based on testing and validation results.

Customer Engineering Support

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with customers throughout the development process.
• Maintain continuous communication with customers and global SLPT engineering teams.
• Conduct customer visits and technical reviews to support program development and relationship growth.
• Collaborate with customers to fully understand technical requirements and expectations.
• Present design concepts, project status updates, development activities, and validation results.

APQP & Program Management

• Lead engineering activities throughout the Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) process.
• Manage engineering deliverables to meet program timing and customer milestones.
• Support successful product launches and ongoing product changes.
• Coordinate execution of product development activities across multiple functional groups.
• Ensure timely completion of project deliverables and documentation.

Validation & Testing

• Lead development testing activities and analyze test…