Product Design Engineer – Interior Trim / Headliner / Fiber

Reports To: Product Engineering Manager

Location: Holland, MI / Metro Detroit Area

We have an exciting opportunity for a problem solver, a change agent who is excited about leading engineering and taking it to the NEXT level. The Product Design Engineer will be responsible for the development of automotive interior products from concept to production.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Technical leader responsible for managing day-to-day engineering details associated with a new program launch
• Ensure that engineering deliverables are successfully achieved on time and within budget
• Create, optimize, and influence product designs utilizing prototype and pre-production build mock-up trials, internal and external customer collaboration
• Develop best part design for tooling and process for production plant manufacturing teams
• Apply existing knowledge, risk assessment, and best practices throughout the product development cycle
• Apply and comply with GD&T to meet customer, assembly, and manufacturing requirements
• Manage part design initial release & engineering changes while adhering to drawing & data management processes and procedures
• Develop initial part DFMEA and DFM
• Create and release product bill of materials
• Lead root cause analysis activities for problem solving
• Develop and execute ED, DV, and PV testing plans
• Lead material cost reduction and optimization projects
• Apply comprehensive knowledge of customer, regulatory and internal manufacturing requirements
• Support all above activities for ongoing engineering change management as needed

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's Degree in Plastics Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related
• 5+ years of experience minimum in product engineering
• Experience in automotive interiors preferred
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines
• Strong organizational and time management skills

KEY COMPETENCIES

Intellectual Competencies:

• Intelligence – Ability to acquire understanding and absorb information rapidly. A quick study.
• Analytical – Ability to identify significant problems and opportunities. Can analyze problems and people in-depth. Ability to determine the root cause.
• Judgment/Decision Making – Consistent logic, rationality, and objectivity in decision-making. Neither indecisive nor hip shooter.
• Leading Edge - Constantly benchmarks best practices & expects others to do the same.

Personal Competencies:

• Resourceful/Takes Initiative – Passionately finds ways over, around or through barriers to success. Achieves results despite lack of resources. Goes beyond call of duty. Shows bias for action. “A” results – oriented “doer.”
• Organization/Planning – Plans, organizes, schedules and budgets in efficient manner. Focuses on key priorities.
• Excellence – Sets high stretch standards of performance for self and others. Low tolerance for mediocrity. High sense of responsibility.

Interpersonal Competencies:

• Customer Focus - Monitors client satisfaction (internal or external). Establishes partner relationship with clients. Visible & accessible to clients.
• Team Player - Reaches out to peers. Overcomes we-they. Approachable. Leads peers to do what is best for company.
• Oral Communication – Communicates well one-on-one, in small groups, and public speaking. Fluent, quick on feet, and keeps people informed.
• Written Communication – Writes clear, precise, well-organized documents using appropriate vocabulary, grammar and word usage

Motivational Competencies:

• Tenacity - Consistent reward of passionately striving to achieve results. Conveys strong need to win. Reputation for not giving up.

Behavioral Competencies – Common to all Motus Positions

• Integrity – Iron clad. Does not ethically cut corners. Earns trust of co-workers. Puts organization above self-interests
• Energy/Drive – Exhibits high level of energy and ability to energize others. Strong desire to achieve, high dedication level. Gets Results. Recognizes excellence in the efforts and work of others. Enjoys seeing others succeed. Ability to energize and motivate others. Has a positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Customer Focus – Monitors internal and external client satisfaction. Establishes partner relationships with clients. Visible and accessible to clients. Focuses on partnerships with customers, suppliers and communities
• Change Leader - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change. Actively intervenes to create & energize positive change. Leads by example
• Assertive/Edge – Ability to take a forceful stand on issues without being excessively abrasive. Able to challenge tactfully
• Execution – Likes to be challenged and can work through tough tasks and execute on stretch goals to move the organization forward
• Teamwork: Supports environment that encourages teamwork, cooperation and collaboration
• Interpersonal Communication: Is respectful when interacting with others. Shares information freely in all direction
• Problem-solving/Decision-making: Works cooperatively within teams to solve problems. Works cooperatively across teams to solve problems
• Personal Development: Continually learning and growing. Seeks out and uses personal feedback
• Innovator: Takes initiative. Encourages risk-taking in pursuit of continuous improvement
• Flexible - Embraces change. Communicates needs during periods of change

Motus Integrated Technologies is a rapidly growing manufacturer of high-performance headliners and interior products for the global automotive market. Headquartered in Holland Michigan, Motus operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in North America (U.S. and Mexico), Europe, and Asia with over 20 entities worldwide. Motus is a portfolio company of Atlas Holdings, an industrial holding company headquartered in Greenwich, CT.

Motus Integrated Technologies offers a competitive compensation and benefits package (including but not limited to medical, dental, vision, Rx, life insurance, disability coverage, 401K and Company match, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement eligibility, etc.)

Motus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Experience

• 3 year(s): Product Engineering

• Interior Trim experience

Education

• Bachelors or better in Engineering or related field