Senior Product Engineer/Lead Product Engineer

1. Technical Design & Feasibility Leadership

• Drive comprehensive engineering reviews, including Engineering Feasibility, Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), Design for Serviceability (DFS), and Manufacturing Feasibility Reviews (MFR).
• Lead technical studies spanning Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), material (RM) selection, mold shrinkage studies, and Moldflow Analysis (MFA) reviews.
• Coordinate CFT activities to execute robust product development, including prototype and mockup development.
• Review and approve checking fixture designs to ensure alignment with quality and gauging requirements.

2. BOM & Process Architecture Management

• Own the Engineering Bill of Materials (EBOM), overseeing its precise preparation, structuring, and lifecycle management.
• Analyze assembly structures and manufacturing process flows to optimize component integration.

3. Design Verification & Product Validation (DV/PV)

• Define DV/PV requirements and secure official sign-offs with both internal stakeholders and external customers.
• Develop comprehensive test plans, coordinate test part readiness, and review/approve components prior to testing phases.

4. Build Support, Issue Resolution & Craftsmanship

• Participate actively in internal and customer build phases, including First Time Quality (FTN) activities.
• Manage the Open Issues List, leading root cause analysis (RCA) and implementing permanent resolutions for build anomalies.
• Drive Color, Materials, and Finish (CMF) development alongside supplier grain map analysis to guarantee top-tier aesthetic craftsmanship.

5. Customer Management & Engineering Sign-Off

• Act as the primary engineering window for customer and internal CFT communication, proactively leading and closing action items on time.
• Manage Engineering Sign-Off (ESO) by preparing, submitting, and securing approval for all necessary ESO documentation from the customer.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Education: Bachelors degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience: Relevant experience in automotive or product manufacturing environments handling plastic, sheet metal, or complex assemblies.
• Core Skills: Strong proficiency in DFMEA, Moldflow analysis, EBOM management, and root cause analysis methodologies (e.g., 8D, 5-Why).
• Soft Skills: Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and project tracking capabilities.