Position: Product Development Engineer
Location: Detroit, MI
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy
As a Product Development Engineer, you'll work directly with global automotive customers to develop next-generation vehicle structures that improve crash performance, reduce weight, lower emissions, and enable the vehicles of tomorrow. If you're passionate about engineering innovation, solving complex technical challenges, and making a tangible impact on the future of mobility, we want to hear from you.
What You Will Do:- Translate customer body structure challenges into tailored blank solutions using AMTB technologies and ArcelorMittal advanced high-strength steel grades.
- Perform engineering analyses, including CAE/FEA, structural assessments, cost evaluations, and feasibility studies to optimize designs and support customer programs.
- Coordinate cross-functional inputs for prototype development, validation testing, program execution, and production launch readiness.
- Manage multiple vehicle programs and engineering projects concurrently while meeting customer milestones and internal deliverables.
- Prepare technical presentations and clearly communicate engineering recommendations to customers, management, and internal stakeholders.
- Develop and sustain strong partnerships with OEM engineering teams and industry stakeholders.
- Improve engineering methods, design standards, product development processes, and AMTB Playbook best practices.
- Incorporate AI based approach to automation and part design
- Mentor junior engineers and provide technical guidance to support team growth and development.
- Travel occasionally to customer sites for in-person meetings and to AMTB plants to support project activities.
What You Will Bring:- Bachelor's in Engineering (Mechanical Automotive, Materials, Manufacturing, or a related engineering discipline), master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in automotive product development, design engineering, vehicle structures, body-in-white engineering, or manufacturing.
- Experience working with OEMs, Tier 1 suppliers, or automotive engineering organizations.
- Strong knowledge of automotive product development, vehicle launch processes, APQP, body structures, crash performance, durability, light-weighting, and manufacturing feasibility.
- Experience with engineering analysis, structural assessment, design optimization, engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and automotive standards.
- Familiarity with advanced high-strength steel applications, stamping, welding, CAD, CAE, and automotive manufacturing methods is preferred.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to prioritize multiple programs in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively across cross-functional and global teams.
- Excellent communication, presentation, customer-facing, and technical discussion skills with OEM engineering teams and external stakeholders.
- Proficiency with engineering software, including LS-DYNA for crash analysis, Primer, ANSA, Meta, and AutoForm; CATIA familiarity preferred. Strong Microsoft Office skills, particularly PowerPoint, Excel and Planner.
Compensation Package:• Salary range: $110,000 - $120,000 annually
• Variable Bonus potential
• We provide a competitive extended benefits package that supports employee well-being and enhances the overall employee experience.
