What are the responsibilities and job description for the Product Engineer position at Joyson Safety Systems?
Together We Save Lives!
The keys to success are yours at Joyson Safety Systems! We are committed to bringing life-saving technology to customers worldwide by designing, developing and manufacturing the occupant protection systems and components that enable people to travel safely. Joyson Safety Systems leverages the power of collaboration to provide our customers with quality and service excellence through our global network of over 40,000 employees in 25 countries.
Our team is passionate about the automotive industry, and we are focused on delivering quality and innovation for the future. We encourage lifelong learning and provide the resources to help our team members build the foundation for a strong future with us. We strive to promote from within, offering excellent opportunities for career growth and advancement.
Summary: The successful candidate is expected to be an active contributor in the design, development, and validation testing of both new and improved STW products. This position requires an individual with a strong desire to learn, excellent critical thinking skills, and the ability to work both as part of an international team and independently to achieve project goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Support the STW development process, including preparing Build Requests, Test Requests, and Test Reports for Lead Engineers in Europe, Asia, or Auburn Hills
- Design STW and/ or complete modules to provide maximum quality and functional reliability at optimum customer value
- Create and modify drawings, tolerance stacks, and DFMEAs for new and modified STW designs
- Be able to analyze the results of finite element analysis, dynamic simulation models, and other predictive tools to optimize STW module- and component designs
- Conduct testing (high-speed video of STW deployments, crash test results, etc.) to obtain data on the function and performance of STW modules, and be able to use the data from this testing to develop new – or improve upon existing – STW designs
- Conduct independent root cause analysis studies and propose corrective actions/ design changes that resolve STW performance issues
- Direct and coordinate building or modification of production lines to ensure conformance with the engineered design
- Conduct research studies to develop new products or manufacturing processes that improve quality, reduce cost, and
Education/Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (preferably Mechanical Engineering)
- Minimum 2 years practical experience within the automotive industry
We are an Affirmative Action/EEO employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability or veteran status.
