Responsible for new product development and associated engineering requirements, including design verification for engineering changes to current production products. Act as the company's engineering representative on Customer vehicle teams.
- Meet requirements of PDE I job description
- Apply the fundamentals of mechanical theory, material properties, test protocols and basic manufacturing processes to daily projects.
- Develop component and system level product designs utilizing engineering applications in accordance with customer requirements.
- Interpret and understand customer inputs and communicate Shape outputs to customers.
- Maintain effective communication with internal and external customers to meet development timelines.
- Additional functions not specifically outlined in this position description as directed by the leader.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty effectively. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering. Equivalent work experience may be substituted for degree.
- Minimum of five years prior experience in a product development role.
- MUST have product development expertise metal parts (BIW, frame, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
- Prior experience with DFMEA and customer PPAPs.
- Prior experience with vehicle packaging.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated ability to communicate effectively to internal and external customers.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent work experience
- Minimum of five years prior experience in a product development role
- Product development expertise with metal parts (BIW, frame, etc.)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Prior experience with DFMEA and customer PPAPs
- Prior experience with vehicle packaging
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
Shape Corp. Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Shape Corp. and has not been reviewed or approved by Shape Corp..
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Wellbeing offerings are positioned as unusually comprehensive, including a 24/7 onsite gym and a Total Wellbeing Center with on-site and virtual support available to employees and families at no cost. These services broaden the non-cash rewards package beyond typical manufacturing benefits.
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Retirement Support — Retirement support is described as a meaningful part of the package, with a 401(k) match referenced as a recurring strength. This can increase total compensation value even when base pay is viewed as only mid-pack.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — Incentives are portrayed as relatively dependable, with quarterly bonus payouts and efforts to keep schedules near 40 hours when demand softens. This consistency can help stabilize earnings for roles exposed to production cycles.
Shape Corp. Insights
What We Do
We are thinkers, believers and doers. At Shape, we don’t see the norm as our limit; we look at it as our opportunity to push limits and tradition. As a chance to bring something new to our customers, associates and communities. Ignite a career where you can be INVENTIVE, CONNECTED and YOU. Discover opportunities at shapecorp.com/careers. INTEGRATED ENGINEERING As a full service, tier-one supplier, our teams design, engineer, test and analyze metal and plastic automotive components and systems. Shape solutions provide automotive OEMs with lightweight impact energy management and body structure components that meet both customer requirements and global regulations. ADVANCED MANUFACTURING Each day we manufacture products that solve customer challenges, meet global regulations and create a workplace where each associate makes a difference. Process and material advancements position us as a pioneer in custom roll forming and specialists in injection molding, welding, stamping and aluminum processing.
