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Product Development Engineer – Wiper/Washer (Subject Matter Expert)

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time2026-11-06 → 2026-11-10

Core

Subject Matter Expert leading global product strategy, design, verification, and quality assurance for exterior wiper and washer systems in vehicles.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical systems engineer (automotive exterior)

Builds

Exterior wiper and washer components and vehicle systems

Domain

Automotive industry, mechanical engineering

Required skills

mechanical engineering, exterior automotive systems design, DC motors functionality, DFMEA/SCCAF creation, root cause analysis, CAE/CATIA, TCE, design review leadership, prevent recurrence processes

Preferred skills

M.S. in mechanical engineering, patents or technical publications, advanced technology development, GPDS/GTDS processes, statistical analysis, TMM for safety-critical systems

Technologies

CAE, CATIA, TCE

Responsibilities

Lead global product concept development and verification for wiper/washer systems; Act as technical architect for exterior systems; Sign off on HIR requirements; Mentor engineers and provide technical consulting; Lead design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance; Guide development of module system tools and standards; Lead root cause analysis of warranty issues

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight