Gentherm Incorporated

Blower Development Engineer

Gentherm Incorporated$80K — $100K *
Novi, MI 48375In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree/experience
  • 2 to 6 years of related experience
  • Experience in Assembly Design and GD&T
  • Familiarity with assembly tolerance stack-ups
  • Proficient in 3D Design software like SolidWorks

Responsibilities

  • Design and develop new blower products complying with industry standards
  • Provide technical expertise in blower assembly and tolerance design
  • Collaborate with suppliers to meet technical requirements on schedule
  • Create and manage necessary documentation including DFMEA and DVP&R
  • Initiate and release technical drawings and specifications
  • Maintain product design documents in PDM system throughout product lifecycle
  • Enhance existing product designs to boost customer satisfaction

Benefits

  • Opportunities for both domestic and international travel
  • Engagement in innovative engineering projects
  • Collaboration with cross-functional teams and leading suppliers
  • Support in continuous improvement initiatives
  • Involvement in exciting product launches and customer engagements
Full Job Description
Blower Development Engineer

Impact and Opportunity

Drives the planning, development, and validation of current and next-generation Blower and Fan product opportunities within the Engineering organization, aligning innovation and execution with the company's strategic vision and growth objectives.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that brand new products or process related to blowers is designed within various industry standards according to applicable specification in a safe, cost efficient and timely manner while following the PCP process
  • Provide technical expertise for blower assembly design and tolerance design.
  • Work closely with internal and external suppliers to ensure technical requirements are met on time and within cost targets.
  • Create and maintain DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, GD&T and drawings.
  • Initiate, review and release drawings, specs and parts.
  • Ensure that design related documents/changes are in the PDM system and maintained throughout the life of the product.
  • Continuously improve existing product design to increase customer satisfaction (CI and VAVE initiatives).
  • Ensure functional and safe prototypes.
  • Identify unachievable project timelines from design phase through production and service
  • Attend, support and participate in engineering development meetings, program launches with the customer and team.
  • Act as a technical liaison between customer, and Gentherm internal
  • Reviews manufacturing and industrial engineering related documentation for new and existing products


Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent technical degree/experience
  • 2 to 6 years of position related experience


Preferred Qualifications

  • Assembly Design
  • GD&T
  • Assembly Tolerance Stack Ups
  • Design for Manufacturing and Assembly
  • 3D Design in SolidWorks or Equivalent, Stampings, Injection Molding, Aerodynamics Design, Air Flow Measurements and Analysis, NVH Measurements and Analysis, OEM Test Requirements, Product Data Management, APQP Documentation, Motor Design, Fan/Blower Design, FEA/CF


Nice to Know

Travel: Position may require domestic and international travel

Job Req ID: 10001

Country/Region: US

Published: May 15, 2026

About Gentherm Incorporated

Gentherm Incorporated is a global developer and marketer of thermal management technologies for a broad range of heating and cooling and temperature control applications. The company was founded in 1991 and is headquartered in Northville, Michigan. Gentherm's products are sold to automotive manufacturers and suppliers, and to office furniture manufacturers and distributors. The company's automotive products include heated and cooled seat systems, heated steering wheels, battery thermal management systems, and other electronic devices. Gentherm's office furniture products include thermal comfort solutions such as heated and cooled chairs and other seating products.
Learn more about Gentherm Incorporated
Size
10,474 employees
Market Cap
$2.1 billion
Industry
Net Income
$59.6 million
Founded
1991
5 Year Trend
+2.7%
Revenue
$913.1 million
NASDAQ

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