Product Design Engineer

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced Automotive Product Design Engineer to lead the design, development, and release of electrical components and accessories for specialty vehicles. This role involves collaboration with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and validation teams to deliver innovative, high-quality products on time. The ideal candidate has hands-on electrical and mechanical design experience, strong project management skills, and a passion for creating functional, reliable, and well-engineered vehicle solutions.

Key Responsibilities

Collaborate with planning and strategy teams to develop new product feature ideas
Conduct initial design and feasibility studies with Electrical, Interior, and Exterior product teams, Vehicle Integration, and Product Design teams
Create Source Package documents for new products
Support purchasing teams in reviewing technical submissions and selecting suppliers
Assist with supplier component development and technical guidance as needed
Utilize physical and virtual tools for design and validation
Lead vehicle and component testing based on Design Verification Plans (DVP)
Host engineering development meetings with suppliers and internal teams
Track part timelines to ensure on-time product launches
Manage and track engineering changes for vehicle systems and components
Apply knowledge of part design, manufacturing processes, and material selection
Support projects related to aftermarket vehicle conversions or specialty vehicle customizations (preferred)
Design electrical systems including wire harnesses or related components

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related field
Minimum of 2 years of automotive engineering design and release experience
Hands-on experience with electrical design and vehicle systems
Strong understanding of design, manufacturing, and validation processes
Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder collaboration skills

Preferred Experience

Experience with specialty vehicle conversions or aftermarket vehicle accessories
Knowledge of police, emergency, or fleet vehicle requirements
Familiarity with custom brackets, consoles, spotlights, power distribution centers, and vehicle harnesses

Profits

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Company Description

Expand your playground with a fast-growing global engineering group. At SEGULA Technologies, you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and shape the future within a company for which innovation is inseparable from engineering. New forms of mobility, autonomous vehicles, the factory of the future, augmented reality... these are the daily concerns of our 15,000 ingenious talents in over 30 countries.

Whether you are a student, a recent graduate or experienced, an engineer or a project manager, at SEGULA you will find the opportunity that will give new meaning to your career. Make your move, Join us!

In the United States, the world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

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