Product Development Engineer – Design Release in Novi, Michigan at SWJ TECHNOLOGY, LLC

SWJ Technologie specializes in providing engineering, planning, and project management services across various industries. We are currently seeking a Product Development Engineer – Design Release for a client in the automotive industry. This role is a contractor position based in Novi, MI that requires onsite presence and occasional travel. If you’re eager to grow your career and make a meaningful impact on exciting projects, we look forward to your application.

PURPOSE:
This position is responsible for the design, engineering, integration, and production release of automotive components supporting advanced vehicle sensor systems. The role manages components throughout the full product development process, ensuring successful integration, manufacturability, quality, and on-time delivery from concept through production launch.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Strong experience in automotive product development from concept through production release.
• Proficiency with CATIA.
• Experience using PLM systems such as ENOVIA or equivalent.
• Experience managing component releases through Alpha, Beta, PPAP, and production.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes including:
  • Injection molding
  • Casting
  • Machining
  • Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
• Experience with:
  • DFMEA
  • DVP
  • Engineering Change Management
  • Issue tracking systems
  • Root cause analysis
  • 8D problem solving
• Experience working directly with suppliers and OEM engineering teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive program timelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of automotive design and release engineering experience.
• Experience with exterior trim, vehicle structures, or sensor integration is highly desirable.

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Strong experience in automotive product development from concept through production release.
• Proficiency with CATIA.
• Experience using PLM systems such as ENOVIA or equivalent.
• Experience managing component releases through Alpha, Beta, PPAP, and production.
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes including:
  • Injection molding
  • Casting
  • Machining
  • Additive manufacturing (3D printing)
• Experience with:

• DFMEA
• DVP
• Engineering Change Management
• Issue tracking systems
• Root cause analysis
• 8D problem solving

• Experience working directly with suppliers and OEM engineering teams.
• Strong communication, presentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet aggressive program timelines.

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience with advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) or autonomous vehicle sensor integration.
• Experience integrating cameras, radar, lidar, thermal management, or driver monitoring systems.
• Familiarity with vehicle packaging and structural integration.
• Previous experience supporting prototype builds through production launch.
• Experience working in a fast-paced automotive product development environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Work is normally performed in an office, laboratory, manufacturing floor, or machine shop setting where physical work includes, but is not limited to sitting, standing, reaching, kneeling, bending, and lifting up to 25 lbs.
• Must be able to understand and comply with all relevant safety practices.

FLSA STATUS/WORKING SCHEDULE:

• Location: Novi, MI
• Schedule: Day shift, 40h/w, weekend as required
• Overtime: as required
• Duration: 6 months
• Assignment Start: ASAP

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a high-level overview of general expectations of this position. It is not intended to list every responsibility of the position, nor does it represent an employment contract of any kind.

SWJ TECHNOLOGY and all of its subsidiaries (i.e., SWJ MACHINING and ProjectOne US) are Equal Opportunity Employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.