Product Engineer
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Job Posting Title
Product EngineerJob Description Summary
• Translate customer requirements into robust, manufacturable product designs that meet performance and quality expectations.• Drive the end-to-end product development process, from concept and validation to production release and launch support.
• Ensure technical integrity through design analysis, testing coordination, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to product reliability and continuous improvement by evaluating field data and integrating lessons learned.
Job Description
- Gathers and interprets customer requirements by reviewing provided specifications and performance expectations; ensures all functional criteria are accurately reflected in the product design documentation.
- Defines core product features and characteristics; creates structured bills of materials (BOMs) for approved designs.
- Validates product designs by conducting tolerance analyses, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Design for Assembly/Manufacturing studies, and Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH) evaluations.
- Plans and coordinates product testing and validation activities; ensures prototypes meet technical standards and are approved for further development.
- Prepares and delivers technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders throughout the product development cycle.
- Analyzes returned components from the field; identifies failure patterns and contributes to corrective actions and design improvements.
- Manages the release of final product designs by completing documentation, obtaining drawing approvals, and coordinating issuance of release notices.
- Collaborates with cross-functional teams including manufacturing, quality, and supply chain to ensure design feasibility and support smooth product launches.
- Supports product launch activities by providing engineering input during ramp-up and early production phases.
- Performs torsional vibration calculations when required; receives training as necessary.
- Completes all other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Education
- Bachelor’s degree (B.Eng. Honours) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, combined with 2–5 years of relevant professional experience; alternatively, an advanced degree with up to 3 years of experience
- Solid working knowledge of CAD and PLM systems; familiarity with design validation methods such as NVH and torsional vibration analysis is a plus
- Experience with test rig design and instrumentation is desirable; exposure to larger-scale internal combustion engines and/or the marine industry would be beneficial
- Strong team orientation, proactive mindset, and willingness to take ownership of tasks and responsibilities
- Willingness to travel occasionally for customer visits and project-related activities, both within the UK and further afield
- Fluent English communication skills, both written and spoken, are essential for customer interaction and collaboration across teams
About AAM:
As a leading global Tier 1 Automotive and Mobility Supplier, AAM designs, engineers and manufactures Driveline and Metal Forming technologies to support electric, hybrid and internal combustion vehicles. Headquartered in Detroit with over 80 facilities in 18 countries, we are Bringing the Future Faster for a safer and more sustainable tomorrow. To learn more, visit AAM.com.
Why Join #TeamAAM:
As a member of #TeamAAM, you’ll get to make a difference on day one. From your first day with us, you’ll have the opportunity to grow, embrace challenges, build your skills, and bring your authentic self to work every day, all while helping to shape the future of mobility for AAM…and the world.
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Benefits
- Onboarding and induction training
- Career development / promotion opportunities within the corporation
- Holiday allowance (e.g. 26 days + Bank Holidays)
- Attendance Bonus
- Bonus for candidate referrals
- Free Onsite Parking
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