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Product Development/Design Engineer -Testing & Validation

American BOA Inc

cumming, GA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
3D Modeling, Acquisitions Management, Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP), Analysis Skills, Benchmarking, Bill of Materials (BOM), CAD/CAM (Computer-Aided Design/Computer-Aided Manufacturing), Communication Skills, Computer Aided Engineering (CAE), Continuous Improvement, Customer Acquisition, Customer/Client Research, Data Analysis, Data Management, Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA), Detail Oriented, Failure Analysis, Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA), Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Industry Standards, Laboratory Testing, Manufacturing Design, Manufacturing Management, Mechanical Engineering, Metalworking, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Powertrain, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Design, Product Development, Production Part Approval Process (PPAP), Project/Program Management, Prototyping, Quality Assurance Methodology, Research & Development (R&D), Risk Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SolidWorks, Statistics, Team Player, Technical Analysis, Technical Presentation, Technical/Engineering Design, Test Data, Test Design, Test Fixtures, Testing, Tolerance Analysis, Validation Testing, Welding, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
cumming, GA
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary

Drive innovation in stainless steel bellows design for light and heavy vehicles. As the product owner, you will lead design, development, and validation efforts\u2014using a mix of hands-on testing, data analysis, and advanced engineering tools to create durable, high-performance components. You'll work locally and globally, collaborate with OEM partners, and ensure our products meet the toughest customer and industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

Product Design

  • Collaborate across engineering, quality, manufacturing, and program management to lead new product development from concept to launch.
  • Use SolidWorks to design flex joints and related assemblies; apply GD&T and tolerance analysis for manufacturability.
  • Create accurate 2D drawings, 3D models, and BOMs; manage design data in EPDM.
  • Interpret customer data to drive design decisions; support APQP with prototypes and technical analysis.
  • Identify opportunities to improve products, processes, and technologies.

Testing & Validation

  • Lead durability testing of heavy- and light-vehicle stainless steel bellows for intake, exhaust, and on-engine applications.
  • Plan and execute vehicle measurements at OEM proving grounds; manage data acquisition aligned with customer schedules.
  • Design and implement custom test fixtures, ensuring all measurement equipment is calibrated and maintained.
  • Analyze test data, assess risks, and provide clear, actionable feedback to internal teams and customers.
  • Maintain DVP&R and DFMEA documents for all new products.
  • Support continuous improvement of test methods, equipment, and product durability.
  • Travel to customer sites for design reviews, technical presentations, and testing (domestic & international, ~25%).

Additional Support

  • Assist in lab testing: vibration, corrosion, fatigue, and root cause analysis.
  • Contribute to benchmarking and R&D projects for new technologies.

Qualifications

Required:

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related).
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Self-driven, organized, and detail oriented.
  • Ability to present to both technical and non-technical audiences.
  • CAD/CAE proficiency, particularly SolidWorks.
  • Excellent collaboration and communication skills.
  • Willingness to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally.

Preferred:

  • 2\u20133 years SolidWorks experience (parametric/automated design).
  • Experience with FMEA, DVP&R, PPAP, GD&T, and Design for Manufacturability.
  • Knowledge of welding, metal forming, fatigue, NVH, and vehicle powertrain.
  • Familiarity with EPDM, SAP, and statistical failure analysis.
  • Hands-on experience with data acquisition and vibration analysis.

Why Join Us?

At American Boa, you'll work on cutting-edge automotive components that keep the world moving. You'll be part of a collaborative team where your ideas directly impact product performance, quality, and innovation. If you're passionate about engineering, love seeing designs come to life, and want to make a measurable difference, this is your opportunity.

About the Company

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American BOA Inc