Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Electrical Engineering, or related field
3-5 years of experience with brushed and brushless motor technologies
Strong knowledge of automotive product-development processes
Experience with automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
Understanding of plastic-injection and metal-stamping processes
Ability to optimize product designs for manufacturability
Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T
Responsibilities
Lead technical development for washer-pump, engine, and chassis applications
Manage engineering projects through development milestones
Coordinate teams to control product performance, quality, cost, and timing
Define technical scope of Requests for Quotation and clarify requirements
Maintain records of product requirements and engineering changes
Build strong technical relationships with customer engineering teams
Support customer Product Development Team meetings and technical reviews
Benefits
Full-time position with flexible hours based on business needs
Opportunity for domestic and international travel
Engagement in cross-functional collaboration with global teams
Involvement in cutting-edge automotive product development
Supportive work environment for professional growth
Full Job Description
Location: Plymouth, MI (onsite) Vacancy Type: Existing Position Schedule: Full-Time, with flexibility for additional hours or alternate schedules based on business needs Travel: Approximately three domestic and two international trips per year
As our next Senior Engineer, you'll lead technical product-development activities from RFQ and requirements definition through validation and production launch. Your expertise in automotive product development, brushed and brushless motors, mechanical design, system engineering, and cross-functional project leadership will be essential to delivering safe, reliable, and cost-effective products that meet performance, quality, cost, and timing objectives.
What You'll Be Doing
Lead technical development activities for washer-pump, engine, and chassis applications
Manage engineering projects through established development milestones and internal procedures
Coordinate engineering and non-engineering teams to control product performance, quality, cost, and timing
Define the technical scope of Requests for Quotation and clarify outstanding requirements with customers
Maintain accurate records of product requirements, technical decisions, and engineering changes throughout development
Build and maintain strong technical relationships with customer engineering teams
Support customer Product Development Team meetings, technical reviews, conference calls, correspondence, and build events
Coordinate technical activities across Engineering, Operations, Product Release, Business Development, Sales, Purchasing, and Program Management
Collaborate with global engineering teams in South America, India, China, Italy, and other locations
Apply system-engineering principles to align project scope, product roadmaps, and digital-twin development
Support the optimization of Bills of Materials through robust engineering and risk-avoidance planning
Apply structured product-development practices to deliver safe, reliable, and manufacturable solutions
Provide technical support for production-quality investigations and current-product concerns
Support manufacturing plants with technical issues and coordinate the resolution of design questions during development
Support the use and expansion of Standard Stock Keeping Unit design strategies for new products
Review and provide technical input on DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and related engineering documentation
Support Design Validation, Product Validation, PPAP, and production-launch activities
Evaluate product designs for manufacturability in plastic-injection and metal-stamping processes
Develop technical plans and lead the resolution of complex engineering problems
Communicate project status, technical risks, decisions, and corrective actions to internal and external stakeholders
Perform other related responsibilities as assigned
What We're Looking For
Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related science or engineering discipline
Three to five years of experience with brushed and brushless motor technologies
Strong knowledge of automotive product-development processes
Experience supporting products developed for automotive OEMs or Tier 1 suppliers
Understanding of plastic-injection and metal-stamping processes
Ability to optimize product designs for manufacturability and production performance
Experience with tolerance stack-up analysis and GD&T
Knowledge of the automotive development cycle, including Design Validation, Product Validation, and PPAP
Ability to review DFMEAs, PFMEAs, Control Plans, and other engineering documentation
Experience using Minitab for statistical analysis
High-level understanding of finite element analysis, including constraints, outputs, and methods for improving analytical results
Ability to create and execute plans for resolving complex technical problems
Strong organizational, analytical, and project-coordination skills
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to build effective customer and cross-functional relationships
Demonstrated willingness to learn and consider new ideas and approaches
Ability to respond quickly and positively under pressure
Availability for domestic and international business travel
Bonus Points If You Have
Mechanical CAD experience using SolidWorks or Solid Edge
Direct development experience with AAM, Dana, BorgWarner, TI Fluid Systems, FORVIA HELLA, Astemo, or comparable automotive suppliers
Experience developing washer pumps, engine components, chassis products, or motor-driven automotive systems
Experience applying digital-twin methods to product development
Knowledge of Johnson Electric Product Development System practices
Experience with Red X problem-solving methodologies
Green Belt or Black Belt certification
Experience coordinating global product-development teams
Background in Standard Stock Keeping Unit or product-platform development
Experience supporting customer build events and production launches
Work Environment
Full-time professional engineering position
Majority of working time spent in an office or technical-development environment
Regular computer use and participation in virtual and in-person technical meetings
Occasional flexibility to work additional hours or an alternate schedule based on business demands
Domestic and international travel required periodically
Regular visual, verbal, and auditory communication requirements
Ability to occasionally carry items weighing up to 10 pounds
How to Apply
Apply online at www.johnsonelectric.com. We can't wait to meet you!
About Johnson Electric Holdings Limited
Johnson Electric is a global leader in the design and manufacture of electric motors, actuators, motion subsystems and related components. The company serves a broad range of industries, including automotive, medical, industrial, and consumer products. Johnson Electric was founded in 1959 and is headquartered in Hong Kong.
