Product Engineer

Job Description

• Establish direct and frequent communication with Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) such as Ford, GM, Stellantis, Cummins, etc.
• Collaborate in the development and launch of new, world-class products and processes.
• Engage with international partners to find optimal solutions to problems and make improvements to parts and processes.
• Implement changes concerning process, components, and product design improvements.
• Utilize advanced data gathering software and techniques to solve and prevent problems related to process design, product design, and software.
• Enhance overall line yields and reduce scrap costs through innovation, quality improvement, and the incorporation of new technologies.
• Develop and document continuous improvement projects to optimize quality and reduce costs and non-value-added work.
• Collaborate with Customer and Design teams on new technologies and advancements in the automotive industry, including Electric Vehicle systems.
• Formulate audit plans, process routings, mistake-proofing, and controls to prevent defects.
• Supervise and oversee Inspectors, Product Line Analyzers, and other staff within the assigned area.
• Teach, train, and coach staff on proper techniques, quality initiatives, and improvement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering: Electrical or other related field.
• 2+ years of experience in engineering & quality.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Minitab, Teams).
• Willingness to assist and support after-hours equipment and process issues remotely or in person as needed.
• Strong problem-solving skills; able to break down complex problems into manageable, assignable actions.
• Ability to work with diverse cultures, work styles, and motivation levels.
• Language skills: Fluent English is mandatory; Spanish is preferred.

Preferred

• Manufacturing experience.
• Strong electrical aptitude.
• Experience/knowledge in problem-solving techniques/tools.
• Familiarity with Quality core tools such as FMEA, Control Plan, MSA.

Working Time: Full time

Your Contact Partner: Daniel Cable

EEO Statement

Vitesco Technologies is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We welcome and encourage all qualified candidates to apply, including but not limited to people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, people from all ethnicities and creeds, working parents, or people with long unemployment periods. All qualified individuals will receive consideration without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. To be considered, an application must be submitted to a specific position for which Vitesco Technologies has a current posted job opening. Qualified applicants will be considered only for the specific opening(s) to which they apply. Further, Vitesco Technologies provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected]. This email address is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or an accommodation in the job application process.

Vitesco Technologies is a leading international developer and manufacturer of cutting-edge drive systems for sustainable mobility. With intelligent system solutions and components for electric, hybrid, and internal combustion drive systems, Vitesco Technologies is making mobility clean, efficient, and affordable. The product portfolio includes electric drives, electronic controls, sensors and actuators, and exhaust gas treatment solutions. In 2022, Vitesco Technologies generated sales of around €9.07 billion and employs a workforce of around 38,000 employees at 50 locations. Vitesco Technologies is headquartered in Regensburg, Germany.