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Product Development Engineer

Detroit, MI ยท On-site

$110K - $120K/yr

Shape the Future of Automotive Innovation at ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks! Position: Product Development Engineer Location: Detroit, MI Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy At ...

Product Development Engineer

Harrisburg, PA ยท On-site

$110K - $130K/yr

The markets served range from Automotive Production, Food & Beverage, Material Handling, and heavy ... The Product Development Engineer will assist in product development efforts for electro-mechanical ...

The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive engineering and a passion for innovation ... Minimum of 5 years experience in product development or similar role; other levels of experience ...

We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Wieland is hiring a Product Development Engineer. The Product Development Engineer will be ...

We provide a large product and service portfolio including power, automotive, ammunition, coinage ... Wieland is hiring a Product Development Engineer. The Product Development Engineer will be ...

Product Development Engineer

Everett, WA ยท On-site

$145K - $190K/yr

About the role: The Product Development Engineer will partner directly with the VP of Product ... propulsion, automotive, or related highly regulated engineering industries. Preferred ...

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As of Sep 11, 2026, the average yearly pay for automotive product development engineer in the United States is $87,884.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $72,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Product Development Engineer

Lafayette, IN โ€ข On-site

$115K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 10 days ago


Job description

Product Development Engineer

Full-Time

Lafayette, IN

Compensation DOE: Up to $115K

Meet your Talent Advisor Dan Witters

The Product Development Engineer leads the technical development for automotive engineering projects. Leads product development activities per the organization’s product development process.

Product Development Engineer Specific Responsibilities:

  • Leads technical activities on assigned automotive product development projects.
  • Plans and organizes project activities from Phase 0 to Phase 5 of Rea’s product development process.
  • Translates customer requirements into specifications and testing activities.
  • Leads DFMEAs, identifies risks, and engineers risk mitigation activities for projects.
  • Identifies validation and verification activities needed for internal design needs and to meet customer requirements.
  • Leads internal design reviews following the design control practices.
  • Practices design for lean and six sigma methodology.
  • Collaborates with laboratory resources to complete all testing activities.
  • Collaborate with the automotive team.
  • Works and collaborates with plant’s APQP team.
  • Supports and implements various tasks, projects, and actions in support of the automotive strategic plan.

Product Development Engineer Requirements:

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical, Materials Science or Chemical Engineering. Master of Science preferred.
  • 5+ years of applicable experience in product/process engineering experience. Other attributes include:
  • Appreciation for continuous improvement in design practices, testing practices and overall improvements for the manufacturing of products.
  • Strong working knowledge of APQP.
  • Ability to problem solve and correct situations engineering principles
  • Effective interpersonal communication skills
  • Ability to travel 20-30% domestically and up to 10%, at times, internationally.

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