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About the Role

McGard is seeking a talented and motivated Product Engineer to join our dynamic team and contribute to our ongoing success in developing innovative automotive security products.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical issues for designated area of responsibility.
• Develop new product designs and improve existing product designs.
• Work closely with sales to ensure proper product direction.
• Ensure other departments properly support the products.
• Provide direct support to the customer.
• Manage all aspects of product development including concept development, prototyping, product development, product testing, customer presentation, defining manufacturing process, ensuring successful initial production run, and staying within project budget.
• Meet time constraints and ensure successful new product launches.
• Ensure Design Engineers understand design objectives and final designs meet requirements if designs are delegated.
• Follow the latest Engineering Design Plan for all design projects.
• Create and maintain detailed product specifications, engineering drawings, and documentation.
• Stay within design parameters for improvement projects.
• Design experiments, make product modifications, conduct design verification testing, and make changes to part prints and processes.
• Support level projects without direct responsibility to customers/market segments.
• Coordinate projects with guidance from Team Lead or higher-level engineers.
• Work with cross-functional teams, including sales, design engineering, manufacturing, and quality assurance, to drive successful product launches and continuous improvement.
• Domestic and international travel may be required to support projects, manage customer issues, or assist sales.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME / BSMET) or a related field.
• Proficiency in CAD software and 2D drawing development.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and collaboration abilities to work effectively within cross-functional teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).

Skills

• Experience with PTC Creo Parametric and Windchill is a plus.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, quality control principles, and material and strength analysis.
• Design failure mode and effect analysis (DFMEA) and Finite Element Analysis (FEA) experience.
• Familiarity with the Automotive Industry Action Group (AIAG) production part approval process (PPAP).

Location

• On-site

Work Type

• Full-Time

Experience Level

• Product Engineer I

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (BSME / BSMET) or a related field.
• GPA of 3.0 or higher preferred.

Salary/Compensations

• $75,000 - $85,000/year

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package, including 10 paid holidays and paid time off (PTO).
• Discretionary profit sharing.
• Work boot and prescription safety glasses allowance.
• Company provided uniforms.
• Exciting and challenging projects in a collaborative work environment.
• On-site walking trail and convenience cafeteria.

About the Company

• McGard has been a trusted name in the automotive industry for over 60 years.
• We specialize in manufacturing high-quality, precision-engineered automotive security products and components.
• Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and customer satisfaction has earned us a reputation as a global leader in our field.

Equal Opportunity

• We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.