Product Development Engineer

What we are looking for:

Yazaki is looking for a Product Development Engineer to join our Power Distribution team in Canton, MI. The engineer will perform activities related to the design and development of hybrid electric vehicle systems for the automotive industry.

What you will be doing:

• Product Development related analysis, studies, and calculations
• Applicable APQP documentation (DFMEA, DVP&R, QFD, Other as appropriate)
• Drawing / Design package preparation / release
• Product Review / Evaluation (New / Existing product)
• Troubleshooting
• Customer Contact / Customer Presentations
• Considerable Decision Making scope and challenge (multiple options)
• Setting personal daily work schedules in accordance with assigned tasks, deadlines, and priorities. May also include guidance for work schedules of other less experienced associates based on participation in specific project(s) or activities.

In addition to the above items, the Associate is expected to:

• Perform assignments independently, with only minimal guidance from the applicable Supervisor and / or Manager
• Provide guidance / assistance to other less experienced Associates within the connector engineering department (though not in a Supervisory role)
• Lead a product development team based on specific project deliverables.
• Work on multiple and / or potentially complex issues
• Create project development plans including resources, material, and equipment as appropriate
• Engage in Engineering related negotiations (testing issues, quality related tasks / corrective actions, discussions with similar level customer engineers)
• Perform production line reviews and propose potential improvement ideas
• Create and revise work instructions, processes and procedures
• Create, and modify specifications and design guidelines
• Generate cost savings ideas and attend VAVE (Value Analysis Value Engineering) workshops
• Trace technical issues and problems to root cause
• Support customer initiatives such as cost and warranty reduction activities, etc

What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge of CAD Modeling (2D, 3D) (Solidworks, CATIA V5 capability preferred)
• Working knowledge of PC environment (Excel, Word, and Power-point, etc)
• Ability to create new and interpret existing geometric drawings / models
• Working knowledge of linear FEA
• Sophisticated oral / written communication skills
• Ability to focus on multiple assignments at a single time (multi-task)
• Materials knowledge (plastic, metals, rubber)
• Understanding of Injection Molding / Stamping / Basic Die Design
• 1- year relevant Hybrid Electric Vehicle component design experience desired

What we can provide you:

• A safe collaborative learning work environment that stimulates creativity and exploration
• Diverse teams of experts
• Resources from around the globe
• Supportive leadership and team members to help you do your best work
• Opportunities for professional growth
• Competitive compensation and benefits package including incentive compensation, 401K match, tuition assistance and a generous holiday schedule
• Flexible hybrid schedule

Yazaki does not provide immigration related sponsorship for this role. Please do not apply to this role if you will need Yazaki immigration sponsorship now or in the future. Examples include H1-B , TN, OPT, etc