Advanced Development Engineer

The Advanced Development Engineer is responsible for leading the end-to-end development of innovative product concepts from ideation through to handoff for commercialization. This role requires a strategic thinker with strong technical expertise, capable of navigating ambiguity, driving innovation, and aligning engineering solutions with business and customer needs.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead Innovation: Identify and define new product opportunities and enhancements based on market/technological trends, customer, and legislative needs.
• Develop and Validate Concepts: Create, analyze, and test innovative concepts using engineering tools and prototypes.
• Lead internal teams and external partners to align development with business goals.
• Lead Incubator Session Process: Assemble and guide cross-functional discussions to generate new ideas and solutions, and follow up to implementation
• Manage Projects: Oversee advanced development projects from concept to handoff, ensuring timelines and budgets are met.
• Engage Customers: Interface with customers to generate excitement, gather feedback and refine concepts to meet their needs.
• Support IP and Technology Strategy: Contribute to patent filings and stay current with emerging technologies.
• Transfer Knowledge: Deliver complete technical and marketing handoff packages to Product Engineering and Sales.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronics Engineering or related field, or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years in an automotive manufacturing environment, preferably in product development.
• Strong analytical creativity skills
• Familiarity with IP documentation processes
• Verbal and written communication
• Proficiency in CAD
• Simulation tools
• Organizational and Problem-Solving
• Experience with Embedded systems
• Automotive standards and processes
• Microsoft 365, ERP Systems, MES Systems
• Physical Abilities - Ability to perform job duties in a manufacturing/office
• Ability to sit, stand, or move for extended periods as required
• Ability to use standard business or production equipment
• Ability to travel internationally