Accessory Product Development Engineer
100% on-site / North Houston
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Step into an opportunity to lead the development and launch of automotive accessories from concept through production. You’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure products meet cost, quality, performance, installation, and regulatory requirements while driving continuous improvement.
What You’ll Do
- Serve as the subject matter expert for assigned mechanical or electrical automotive accessories.
- Manage the Stage Gate development process, project milestones, and deliverables.
- Develop DFMEAs, Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs), and maintain accurate Bills of Materials (BOMs).
- Apply Value Analysis/Value Engineering (VA/VE) to reduce costs and optimize installation while maintaining product quality.
- Troubleshoot issues, conduct root cause analysis, and implement process improvements.
- Support new vehicle launches, model-year updates, accessory production launches, and installation readiness.
- Collaborate with Quality, Sourcing, Operations, and suppliers to ensure product quality and supplier readiness.
- Review warranty data and field performance to identify improvement opportunities.
- Support accessory portfolio optimization and follow applicable data privacy policies.
What You’ll Bring
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university; Automotive, Electrical, or Mechanical Engineering is strongly preferred.
- 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Experience managing Stage Gate product development and applying VA/VE methodologies.
- CAD experience with software such as SolidWorks, Fusion 360, or CATIA, including 2D and 3D modeling.
- Knowledge of automotive accessories, vehicle systems, manufacturing processes, and applicable testing and regulatory requirements.
- Strong problem-solving, root cause analysis, technical, and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with experience leading or coaching teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Valid, in-state driver’s license and reliable on-site attendance.
- ASQ Certified Quality Engineer certification preferred.
Why Work Here
- Join a stable company with 50 years in business.
- Pursue strong career growth and advancement opportunities.
- Access tuition reimbursement and learning and development programs.
- Benefit from leadership development, mentoring, and career planning resources.
