{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"796b069e8170bfcebd55c9d0","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/796b069e8170bfcebd55c9d0","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/796b069e8170bfcebd55c9d0","title":"Product Development Engineer","description":"Job Description The Product Development Engineer will lead cross‑functional teams to support the design, development, and release of exterior hardware mechatronic components. This role is responsible for driving engineering changes, improving product quality, and ensuring timely delivery of components within vehicle programs.\nKey Responsibilities Lead Product Development Teams to manage engineering issues related to exterior hardware mechatronic components.\nAuthor Engineering Change Requests to support design updates for quality and cost improvements.\nTrack, analyze, and reduce warranty issues associated with assigned components.\nCollaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure program timing and targets are met.\nManage product development activities across multiple commodities, ensuring consistency in execution.\nLead supplier engagements to drive actionable items and meet program milestones.\nSupport both current production and future programs, including root cause analysis and problem resolution.\nCoordinate with program teams and leadership to ensure timely release of hardware into vehicle programs.\nOversee integration of closure hardware systems (front, rear, and side) into vehicle platforms.\nCommodities Supported Handles and latches\nClosure hardware integration (side doors, front/rear closures, tailgates)\nWiper systems\nTeam & Interaction Work within a team environment of approximately 10–15 engineers.\nCollaborate closely with program teams and leadership to ensure successful execution and delivery.\nInterface with multiple functional areas to support engineering and program objectives.\nRequired Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Engineering (required, no exceptions).\nMinimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.\nStrong knowledge of product design and development processes.\nExperience with tools and methodologies such as DFMEA, GD&T, and DFSS.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.\nAbility to interpret and manage engineering change processes.\nPreferred Qualifications Experience with change management systems in a manufacturing or automotive environment.\nBackground in vehicle closures (side doors, front/rear closures, tailgates).\nSoft Skills Strong communication and collaboration skills.\nAbility to work across multiple functional teams.\nQuick learner with strong problem‑solving abilities.\nCapable of managing multiple assignments and system interactions.\nBenefits Health and dental benefits, training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401(k) and competitive pay.\nEqual Opportunity Employer G‑Tech is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE); all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Gtech","rawCompany":"gtech","city":"Warren","state":"MI","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-06-20T04:06:30.781Z","occupations":[{"code":"17-2141.02","title":"Automotive Engineers","slug":"automotive-engineers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"17-2141.00","title":"Mechanical Engineers","slug":"mechanical-engineers"}],"industries":[{"code":"336110","title":"Automobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing","slug":"automobile-and-light-duty-motor-vehicle-manufacturing"},{"code":"336390","title":"Other Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing","slug":"other-motor-vehicle-parts-manufacturing"},{"code":"336320","title":"Motor Vehicle Electrical and Electronic Equipment Manufacturing","slug":"motor-vehicle-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Product Development Engineer","description":"Job Description The Product Development Engineer will lead cross‑functional teams to support the design, development, and release of exterior hardware mechatronic components. 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