Sr. Product Development Eng (Mechanical/Electrical)

Company

Cox Automotive - USA

Job Family Group

Engineering / Product Development

Job Profile

Electrical Sr Engineer

Management Level

Individual Contributor

Flexible Work Option

No remote option; must work at a specified Cox location

Travel %

Yes, 15% of the time

Work Shift

Day

Compensation

Compensation includes a base salary in the range of $92,300.00 - $153,900.00. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate's knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program.

Job Description

The Sr. EVBS Product Development Engineer leads engineering projects from concept through implementation, taking ownership of technical execution, problem-solving, and results. Serves as a fully proficient engineer responsible for new product development, sustaining engineering, prototype development, testing, and complex problem resolution. Works cross-functionally to develop and improve products, resolve technical challenges, and deliver practical engineering solutions that support product performance, quality, and business needs.

PRIMARY DUTIES/KEY RESPONSIBILITES/AUTORITIES

• Lead development projects through concept, prototype, testing, and release.
• Conduct complex root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Develop product requirements, specifications, and validation plans.
• Lead prototype development and performance testing.
• Drive reliability, serviceability, and cost improvement initiatives.
• Manage technical deliverables, schedules, and project risks.
• Mentor junior engineers.
• Lead development and execution of DVP&Rs for complex products, ensuring validation activities adequately address product requirements, risks, and customer expectations.
• Lead DFMEA development and facilitate risk assessments for complex products. Partner with Manufacturing, Quality, and Operations teams to ensure effective PFMEA integration and risk reduction.
• Support additional tasks and responsibilities as assigned by management

AUTHORITIES

• Stop work when quality, safety, or compliance risks are identified.
• Approve engineering designs, drawings, specifications, and test plans within assigned projects.
• Approve corrective action plans resulting from root cause investigations.
• Recommend supplier qualifications or disqualification based on technical performance.
• Responsibility and authority to ensure customer and regulatory requirements during engineering activities.

Required Experience & Specialized Knowledge and skills

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Software Engineering, Engineering Technology, Mechatronics, or a related engineering field and 4 years of related experience. The right candidate could also have a different combination, such as a master's degree and 2 years of experience, a Ph.D., or 8 years of related experience.
• Experience leading engineering projects from concept through implementation.
• Experience with product design, testing, root cause analysis, and corrective actions.
• Strong project management, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Proficient in GD&T with the ability to develop, review, and validate engineering drawings and dimensional requirements for complex products and assemblies.

Preferred Experience & Specialized Knowledge & Skills

• Experience developing and launching physical products, equipment, or technical systems.
• Experience leading complex failure investigations and reliability improvements.
• Familiarity with quality systems, DFMEA, PFMEA, APQP, or similar engineering tools.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to remain in a seated or standing position for extended periods while completing engineering, design, testing, or documentation activities.
• Ability to move safely between office, laboratory, prototype, testing, and manufacturing work areas.
• Ability to use a computer, engineering tools, testing equipment, and other standard workplace equipment.
• Ability to occasionally bend, reach, climb, crouch, or work around products and equipment during prototype builds, testing, inspections, and troubleshooting.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, move, or position tools, test equipment, components, and materials, with assistance when appropriate.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in a combination of office, engineering, laboratory, prototype, testing, and manufacturing environments. Employees may occasionally work near operating equipment, battery products, electrical or electromechanical systems, and active production activities while supporting testing, validation, troubleshooting, or product development work. Required safety procedures and personal protective equipment must be followed based on the work area and activity.
• Standard PPE includes safety glasses, safety vest, and safety footwear.

Travel

• Flexibility for 10-20% travel

Benefits

The Company offers eligible employees the flexibility to take as much vacation with pay as they deem consistent with their duties, the company's needs, and its obligations; seven paid holidays throughout the calendar year; and up to 160 hours of paid wellness annually for their own wellness or that of family members. Employees are also eligible for additional paid time off in the form of bereavement leave, time off to vote, jury duty leave, volunteer time off, military leave, and parental leave.

About Us

Through groundbreaking technology and a commitment to stellar experiences for drivers and dealers alike, Cox Automotive employees are transforming the way the world buys, owns, sells - or simply uses - cars. Cox Automotive employees get to work on iconic consumer brands like Autotrader and Kelley Blue Book and industry-leading dealer-facing companies like vAuto and Manheim, all while enjoying the people-centered atmosphere that is central to our life at Cox. Benefits of working at Cox may include health care insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement planning (401(k)), and paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, flexible vacation/wellness days, and/or PTO). For more details on what benefits you may be offered, visit our benefits page. Cox is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer - All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to that individual's age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other characteristic protected by law. Cox provides reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with disability, unless such accommodations would cause an undue hardship.

EOE, including disability/vets