The Product Development Engineer works with raw material suppliers to define, develop and improve interior and exterior trim parts, including but not limited to: carpet and acoustic parts, cargo management systems, hard trims, overhead systems, motor bay noise control parts, underbody panels, etc.

Builds prototype parts and conducts trials to improve production process.

Develops process parameters to support R&D, quotation, tool design, product/program launch and production.

Works with Sales to promote company products.

Provides onsite support to company products

Creates, manages and maintains raw material specification, technical data sheets of raw materials, technical data sheets of company products electronically.

Works with Gissing Group’s global resources to bring product ideas/concepts to commercialization.

Develops and improves company product competitiveness in cost, weight, function and performance.

Recommends and implements continuous product improvement measures to reduce product cost in consistence with product requirements.

Integrates superior acoustical performance into company products.

Supports program build events and launches to ensure parts meet functional requirements.

Develops and delivers effective customer and internal technical presentations as required.

Other duties as assigned.