Product Development Engineer

Product Development Engineer-AutomotiveOnsite Location: Troy, MICome Make the World With UsIt takes great people to achieve greatness. People with a sense of purpose and integrity. People with a relentless pursuit of excellence. People who care about making things better For Those Who Make The World™. Sound like you? Join our top-notch team of 54,000+ professionals in 60 countries who are making their mark on some of the world's most beloved brands, including DEWALT, CRAFTSMAN, STANLEY, BLACK+DECKER, IRWIN, LENOX and more.What You'll DoAs a Product Development Engineer you'll be part of our Fasteners team located in Troy, MI.You'll get to:Be responsible for the development of plastic and/or metal automotive fasteners (interior and exterior).

• Work with SEF Customer Manager (CM) and/or with the customer directly to implement customer requirements into new product designs
• Champion material selection & collaborate with TM (Tooling Manager), CM & resin/material suppliers, based upon the performance criteria & application environment
• Work with the design team to create 2D drawings and 3D models
• Oversee generation and approval of designs
• Responsible for APQP deliverables (DFMEA, DVP&R, team feasibility assessments, design stack ups, design studies, etc)
• Conduct part reviews & approvals through validation methods: PV testing, CT Scans, CAD overlays, analyze results and implement design improvements through collaborative meetings with the TM & CM
• Assist in resolving current production product issues with Operations, through development & maintenance of open issues report with QC & Mfg Engineering teams
• Assist manufacturing and process development team in optimizing part designs for mass production and assuring part performance capability
• Take ownership in the development of the products:
  • Demand the required information from the CM's, so a product can be developed that meets or exceeds expectations, is cost effective and on time
  • Reduce solution completion time and design iterations, strive for better design decisions that lead to right the first time designs.
  • As a PD team, insure that the products being developed have accurate and consistent drawings, APQP documentation, part duplication, test procedures, and updated Master Part Folders
  • Formulate test procedures and ensure test & work instruction accuracy
  • Align engineering efforts with global partners: SEF Europe and Asia to develop & maintain Stanley engineering best practices through Knowledge Based Engineering (KBE)
  • Develop proficiency utilizing CT Scanner, VGL & exaCT Software, test lab & 3D printer operation, & CATIA and/or NX design platforms
  • Support SPR initiatives, design, engineering and testing as needed
  • Support and promote innovative product generation resulting in patent generation

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering
• Experience in product design and development
• Experience in automotive industry
• Ability to coordinate multiple and fast paced projects
• Experience with APQP process and ISO 16949 (DFMEA, DVP&R, Team Feasibility)
• Six Sigma experience
• Strong 3D CAD background and modeling experience
• Strong interpersonal skills, computer skills, leadership skills
• Understanding of design for plastic injection molding
• Understanding of design for metal forming, stamping, cold heading
• VA/VE and continuous improvement
• Lessons learned and root cause analysis
• Experience in fastener design