Product Application Engineer

OPmobility

$70K — $95K *
Troy, MI 48085In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
  • New Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Experience in Automotive/Manufacturing preferred
  • Familiarity with GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM
  • Experience with Safety Components or Fuel Systems components preferred

Responsibilities

  • Coordinate design and development for assigned programs ensuring technical compliance
  • Perform work in a fast-paced environment under tight deadlines
  • Manage DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timelines for resolution and validation
  • Guide CAD designers in creating detailed assembly math data and drawings
  • Lead Test Engineers/Technicians in developing Validation Plans
  • Oversee manufacture, assembly, and validation of prototypes
  • Communicate design changes effectively to the program team

Benefits

  • Long-term, At-will contract
  • Opportunities for professional growth in a dynamic industry
  • Exposure to cutting-edge automotive technologies
  • Limited travel requirements (less than 10%)
  • Experience working in a multicultural environment
Full Job Description
Job Title : Product Application Engineer

Type of contract : Long-term At-will

Expected Hiring Date : August 2026

Scope : Regional NAO

Responsibilities :
  • The Product Application Engineer (PAE) is responsible to coordinate the design and development for assigned programs and ensure that the system performance meets technical requirements
  • Work is performed in a fast paced environment within tight time constraints
  • Responsible for DFMEA, DVP&R, BOM, and engineering timeline including action plans for issue resolution and product validation
  • Direct CAD designers in the development of details and assembly math data / drawings to ensure the design meets the program requirements
  • Direct Test Engineers/Technicians in the development of the Design and Process Validation Plans.
  • Direct the manufacture, assembly and validation of prototype parts
  • Communicate design changes to the program team
  • Release drawings / math data to suppliers for the manufacture of tooling, prototypes, components and assembly aids associated with the program
  • Release drawings / math data to the customer that meets the individual customer's standards
  • Make recommendations for improvement to the program team and the customer to continuously drive towards lower cost and increased quality within the required timing
  • Interface with other Development groups (Components, Materials, Process and Systems) to ensure the provision of the technologies required to support the program
  • Lead technical contact for assigned programs
  • Other duties as assigned


Ideal Candidate Profile :

Personal Background
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering required
  • New Graduate with a minimum 3.0 GPA
  • Experience in Automotive /Manufacturing, preferred
  • Experience in GD&T, DVP&R, DFMEA, and BOM
  • Experienced in Safety Components or Fuel Systems components, preferred


Skills and Abilities
  • Basic understanding of the capabilities of common CAE systems (Unigraphics, SDRC I-DEAS, CATIA, ABAQUS, etc.).
    • No Design experience necessary
  • At ease and effective in a matrix, multicultural and fast evolving environment
  • Travel required - less than 10% (Domestic and International)


Date: Jul 22, 2026

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