Product Development Engineer

Job 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.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead Product Development Teams to manage engineering issues related to exterior hardware mechatronic components.
• Author Engineering Change Requests to support design updates for quality and cost improvements.
• Track, analyze, and reduce warranty issues associated with assigned components.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to ensure program timing and targets are met.
• Manage product development activities across multiple commodities, ensuring consistency in execution.
• Lead supplier engagements to drive actionable items and meet program milestones.
• Support both current production and future programs, including root cause analysis and problem resolution.
• Coordinate with program teams and leadership to ensure timely release of hardware into vehicle programs.
• Oversee integration of closure hardware systems (front, rear, and side) into vehicle platforms.

Commodities Supported

• Handles and latches
• Closure hardware integration (side doors, front/rear closures, tailgates)
• Wiper systems

Team & Interaction

• Work within a team environment of approximately 10–15 engineers.
• Collaborate closely with program teams and leadership to ensure successful execution and delivery.
• Interface with multiple functional areas to support engineering and program objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (required, no exceptions).
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Strong knowledge of product design and development processes.
• Experience with tools and methodologies such as DFMEA, GD&T, and DFSS.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to interpret and manage engineering change processes.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with change management systems in a manufacturing or automotive environment.
• Background in vehicle closures (side doors, front/rear closures, tailgates).

Soft Skills

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to work across multiple functional teams.
• Quick learner with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Capable of managing multiple assignments and system interactions.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech?
G-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!

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.

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications.

Company Description

Why work at G-Tech?\r\nG-Tech is a woman-owned company that values your ideas, encourages your growth, and always has your back. When you work at G-Tech, not only do you get health and dental benefits, but you also have training opportunities, flexible/remote work options, growth opportunities, 401K and competitive pay. Apply today!\r\n\r\nG-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.\r\n \r\nBy submitting your application, you acknowledge that recruiting technologies, including AI-assisted tools, may be used to support candidate evaluation, sourcing, matching, and communications.