Product Engineer

US Farathane

$80K — $95K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience (preferred)
  • 4-6 years of automotive engineering experience
  • Experience with GM processes highly preferred
  • Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding
  • Experience with APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and product launch activities
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

  • Manage new product development activities daily
  • Support design activities for new products, focusing on feasibility
  • Coordinate testing requirements for new products
  • Manage Engineering Development & Testing (ED&T) budgets weekly
  • Maintain APQP databases for assigned programs
  • Create and manage DFMEA, DVP, and Open Issues documents
  • Support customer communication and technical meetings weekly
  • Assist with tool trials and pre-production activities
  • Support launch activities at manufacturing facilities and customer sites

Benefits

  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with Company Match
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation
  • Job Promotional and Career Growth Opportunities
  • And much more!
Full Job Description
US Farathane is growing and we're looking for talented Product Engineers who are passionate about developing innovative plastic solutions from concept through launch, for OEM and tier customer programs. If you thrive at the intersection of design, manufacturing, and customer collaboration, and want to see your work on the road, this is your opportunity.

These positions sit onsite at our offices in Auburn Hills, MI or Sterling Heights, MI.

What You'll Do

As a Product Engineer, you'll be hands-on in developing innovative products for automotive programs, playing a critical part in turning concepts into fully launched solutions. From design feasibility through production launch, you'll own key engineering deliverables while working closely with customers and cross-functional teams to ensure programs are executed successfully, on time, and at the highest level of quality.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Manage and communicate day-to-day new product development activities.
  • Support design activities for new products, including part and process feasibility.
  • Coordinate and manage testing requirements for new products.
  • Maintain, manage, and track Engineering Development & Testing (ED&T) budgets for assigned programs.
  • Support and maintain APQP databases (Phase 0 & 1) for assigned programs.
  • Create and manage key documentation including DFMEA, DVP&R, and open issues tracking.
  • Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews.
  • Support tool trials and pre-production build activities.
  • Support launch activities at US Farathane manufacturing facilities and customer sites, including SOP and post-90-day launch support.
  • Collaborate closely with engineering, sales, and manufacturing teams.


What You Bring

Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (preferred).
  • Minimum 4-6 years of automotive engineering experience working directly with OEMs.
  • Strong knowledge of plastic injection molding processes.
  • Experience with APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and product launch execution.
  • Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
  • Strong organization and ability to manage multiple priorities.


Compensation & Benefits

US Farathane offers an impressive compensation and benefits package including:
  • Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits
  • Company Paid Short-Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • Paid holidays and PTO
  • Job Promotional Opportunities and much more!


Additional Information
  • Interested candidates must submit their resume through our applicant tracking system. Due to the high volume of applications, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
  • Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.
  • Unsolicited resumes from agencies will not be accepted and will become the property of US Farathane.


Apply today and be part of driving our continued success at US Farathane.

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