Formulation Research Development Jobs in Detroit, MI

Navitas Systems LLC, a leader in comprehensive energy storage solutions, was formed in 2011 with the merger of MicroSun Innovative Energy Storage Solutions and MicroSun Electronics, and the acquisition of lithium battery company A123 Systems' Government Solutions Group. In 2019, East Penn Manufacturing, one of the world's leading battery manufacturers, acquired majority interest in Navitas Systems. In SEVEN remarkable decades, East Penn has grown from a one-room shop with a product line of five automotive batteries to one of the world's leading battery manufacturers with over 10,500 full-time employees, 515 product designs, operations around the world, and hundreds of awards for industry excellence.

At our Navitas facilities we engage in the research, design, development, and manufacture of advanced lithium cells and energy storage products and systems for both commercial and Industrial Customers. We invest in our people, they are and always will be the heart of this company. Are you ready to join a family-owned enterprise committed to honoring the contributions of everyone? Then Navitas is the right place for you.

The Lead Product Engineer is a Senior Engineer who will work as a key part of the Engineering Team. The Lead Product Engineer will be responsible for the design, development, release, and validation of battery packs for customized applications in the industrial and low voltage automotive market segments.  The Lead Product Engineer will evaluate user requirements to create product specifications and validation goals for complex projects. The Lead Product Engineer will collaborate and communicate with the engineering, sales, and customer facing teams to help design products within the company. The Lead Product Engineer may utilize requirements management software. The Lead Product Engineer will own the product design, safety and design quality documents.

• Review customer requirements and develop technical system specifications
• Apply systems engineering methodologies to design and develop battery packs for customized applications
• Lead the safety analyses (HARA, DFMEA, FMEDA) of the project
• Participate in development of safety processes to meet certification requirements
• Perform technical assessments and prepare documents for compliance to various specifications i.e.: ISO, UL
• Partner with test and simulation teams in the formulation of a plan (DVP) that ensures verification and validation to support product engineering goals
• Engage with OEM partner engineering teams to ensure proper processes and seamless integration
• Ability to handle tasks with significant complexity under minimal supervision requiring a high degree of technical competence, precision, and attention to detail
• Follow and improve our processes, to ensure tight cross-functional coordination and quality work products are delivered
• Report on your project progress, anticipate and alert on risks, propose mitigations

Education and Experience

• Bachelors in Mechanical, Electrical or related engineering field required; Masters preferred 
• 7+ years of relevant product engineering experience in the electronics, battery or mobility industries preferred

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of a requirements management tool (DOORS, Integrity, ViSure) a benefit
• Working knowledge of electrical hardware (including wire harness), software and electrical circuit theory applicable to the mobility industry
• Requirements writing proficiency through work experience
• Knowledge of systems engineering and associated standards: i.e. INCOSE Certification, ISO 26262, ISO 15288.

Disclaimer: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice

Navitas/East Penn offers excellent benefits:

• Competitive compensation
• Group health insurance that includes high quality medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage with a low employee premium
• Retirement Savings Plan with company match and a 3% employer contribution
• Paid company holidays and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Employee assistance program
• Fitness Discounts
• Promotional opportunities

At Navitas/East Penn, our employees are our culture; our employees will always be the heart of the company. We are a private, family-owned enterprise committed to cultivating an atmosphere that honors the contributions of everyone.  We want our employees to have long-term careers, and many do. More than 38% of our workforce has over a decade of service. Our open-door management policy, comprehensive benefits package, employee appreciation and recognition events, and career advancement opportunities are just some of the ways we show our employees how incredibly valued they are.

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