Product Development Specialist (Eng.)

ArcelorMittal

$70K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience in automotive engineering or related field
  • Proficiency in CAD, particularly in wireframe, 2D, and 3D modeling
  • Strong knowledge of laser welded blank manufacturing and steel properties
  • Experience with full vehicle crash analysis and LS Dyna
  • Basic skills in Ansa or Hyperworks for pre/post processing
  • Excellent communication skills, both written and oral
  • Ability to work independently and manage time effectively

Responsibilities

  • Develop and promote laser welded blank (LWB) solutions for automotive applications
  • Support sales in the RFQ process, including engineering drawings and competitive cost solutions
  • Coordinate with R&D to assess forming feasibility for new products
  • Conduct market intelligence research and benchmarking
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align product development strategy with company goals
  • Visit customer plants and liaise with R&D as needed for technical specifications
  • Conduct product validation through engineering tests and analytical assessments

Benefits

  • Opportunities for professional development and further training
  • Travel opportunities to engage with customers and peers
  • Collaborative work environment across multiple departments
  • Exposure to cutting-edge technologies in product development
  • Hands-on experience with innovative automotive applications
Full Job Description
Join Us in Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow as a Product Development Specialist (Eng.) at ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks!

Position: Product Development Specialist (Eng.) Location: Detroit, MI

We are looking for a Production Development Specialist (Eng.)

Responsible for developing laser welded blank solutions in automotive applications.

Primary job functions include:

  • Co-engineering Initiatives (promote and develop LWB applications)
  • RFQ support (coordination with Sales), - SROC, Competitive solutions costing, nesting & engineering drawings
    Forming feasibility (coordination with R&D)
  • Engineering drawings (coordination with Adv. Manufacturing, Program Management & Plant Engineering)
  • Market intelligence (A2MAC1, Conferences, Benchmarking, Internal R&D, IHS, etc.)
  • PD Strategy (coordination with PD team and company goals)
  • Customer plant visits (as required)
  • R&D liaison (as required)
  • Technical specifications (developing specifications in coordination with R&D)
  • Product validation (as required, engineering tests, samples, analytical etc.)
  • Manufacturing support (plant support, APQP, etc.)
  • OEM liaison (pulse of OEM, market intelligence, OEM future product strategy)


Key skill-sets to perform job duties include:

  • CAD skills - Wireframe, 2D and 3D skills
  • CAE skills - Meshing, Crash Analysis, Stiffness/NVH, Morphing, Forming
  • Office Tools - Office, PowerPoint, Excel, One-Note, Access
  • LWB Manuf. Knowledge, Steel Knowledge
  • Communication skills - Written and Oral
  • Ability to travel as required


Skills, Requirements, and Personal Traits:

  1. Excellent Microsoft Office skills
  2. Full vehicle crash analysis and model setup skills on LS Dyna required
  3. Pre and post processing skills on Ansa or Hyperworks or LS PrePost required
  4. Basic CAD experience required on AutoCAD or similar software
  5. Prior experience with analysis of laser welded blank applications preferred but not a must
  6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
  7. Ability to work with minimal supervision
  8. Self-motivated and hard worker
  9. US Citizen, Permanent resident or legally authorized to work in the US


While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

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