Associate Development Engineer

Robert Bosch Fuel Systems, LLC, located in Kentwood, MI, is a precision metal machining manufacturing plant that manufactures and re-manufacturers large engine diesel fuel systems.

Lead and support the development and validation of component designs (or design changes) for high pressure fuel pumps and/or fuel injectors, for the Large Engines business unit. Will provide support for the manufacturing and quality department. Interface with internal and external customers to support project tasks.

• Understand the requirements related to component designs or projects
• Develop and perform tests, measurements and data analysis.
• Detailed activities could include but not limited to
  • Support development of test methodology and prepare documentation for standardized test activities
  • Co-ordinate creation of fixtures and samples
  • Propose and support preparation of special instrumentation for test measurements
  • Support calibration of test equipment according to Bosch standards
  • Conduct tests on test benches according to standardized test procedures.
  • Perform teardown analysis, inspect components, interpret results and report on validation tests carried out in test lab.
  • Author technical reports
• Develop capabilities in department
  • Support the build up / modification of test benches and processes when required
  • Collaborate with engineers for all development tasks
• Support design discussions/reviews with lead development, customers, manufacturing and suppliers for proposed designs/changes.
• Support System Development activities including field measurements and data analysis

• Travel domestically and internationally as need

• Support customer technical discussions
• Support supplier and manufacturing process development projects
• Support RPP projects with testing expertise
• Utilize Product Engineering Processes such as Design elements, System structuring, DRBFMs, Design reviews, etc. to ensure proper development processes are followed throughout product development.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical, Automotive Engineering or equivalent four year technical degree.
• Experience with hydraulic systems and basic control systems
• Experience to read technical drawings and interpret basic GD&T and basic tolerance calculations

Preferred Qualifications

• German language skills is a strong plus.
• 1 plus years of automotive related experience in relevant technical field
• Understanding of basic electronic fuel injection and IC engine operation
• PLC programming experience
• Experience with Df6SIGMA, FMEA and DRBFM and other relevant engineering methods
• Demonstrated technical investigation and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency in communication, technical writing, presentations, collaborative and
• team-oriented behavior.
• Use of common office and engineering software tools

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• FIRST Robotics (For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology)
• AWIM (A World In Motion)

By choice, we are committed to a diverse workforce - EOE/Protected Veteran/Disabled.

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