Product Engineer II - Aftermarket Automotive Brake Products

Company Description

Join our vertically integrated team at MAT Holdings, Inc., a leading global manufacturer with a 40-year history. We're proud to provide employment opportunities for more than 14,000 employees across 12 countries. Headquartered in Long Grove, Illinois, we have over 40 factories on three continents, including 2.1 million square feet of U.S. distribution and manufacturing space.

Our products are available at home improvement centers, big box retailers, hardware stores, and automotive chains. They're also in the cars you drive, the trailers you tow, and the heavy-duty machinery you operate.

MAT can maintain consistent expertise and solutions across the entire supply chain. We’re experts in engineering, manufacturing, quality assurance, logistics and distribution, marketing, design, and customer service — we don't just make it happen; we ensure it happens with excellence.

We’re more than manufacturing; we’re MAT.

Benefits

• MAT Holdings Inc. and its subsidiaries offer a complete benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off (PTO), including paid vacation, sick days, and paid holidays
• 401k Retirement Plan + Company Match
• Career Advancement Program, training and development
• Wellness Programs, including fitness reimbursements and mental health support
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
• Voluntary Life / AD&D , Employer Provided Life/AD&D
• and More

Job Description

Job Summary

The purpose of this position is to design and release aftermarket automotive products. The engineer will be responsible for all tactical aspects of the design and engineering of the product, including technical specifications, design standards, and product testing. In addition, the engineer will provide engineering and technical support to customers, factories, internal departments, application engineering activities, and documentation to support all activities.

Principle Responsibilities

• Lead engineering activity to support various programs.
• Participate in and contribute to the product continuous improvement design review and customer warranty investigation.
• Mentor new hires, assist junior engineers in accelerating the learning curve, and contribute to GRIE engineering team functions.
• Design and create 3D models and engineering drawings of auto brake products.
• Update and revise existing drawings per new specifications or customer requirements.
• Measure product samples in CMM and other measuring instruments.
• Receive and handle new samples from Dealers or suppliers.
• Ship new samples to overseas facilities as needed.
• Collect product information and pictures from samples and establish proper data files.
• Review and finalize product drawings created by the factory team.
• Enter product information into a database and relative data files.
• Maintain all control drawings and versions by updates.
• Maintain and archive support documents.
• Coordinate and monitor the progress of reverse engineering of samples to ensure NPD implementation and completion.
• Communicate with customers or vendors regarding product design issues if needed.
• Participate in identifying product cross references.
• Support both externally to customers and internally to the working team.
• Travel up to 20% domestically and internationally
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Competencies

• Problem analyzing and solving, careful and systematic evaluation of information, possible alternatives, and consequences.
• Strong commitment to providing world-class customer service, anticipating customer needs, and designing, promoting, or supporting the delivery of products and services that exceed their expectations.
• Self-motivated, with a sense of urgency and priority, ability to work on multiple tasks, and well-organized.
• Make sound decisions in a timely and confident manner.
• A demonstrated ability to work well in a team environment, take initiative, work independently of day-to-day supervision, and communicate effectively at all levels of the organization.

Education/Experience

• Proficient in Creo, AutoCAD, and Microsoft Excel.
• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or related fields, or design certificate at least.
• 3-5 years of experience in mechanical engineering, manufacturing, etc.

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.