Methode Electronics, Inc. (NYSE: MEI) is seeking a Product Development Engineer 3 to oversee and manage product development projects from concept (quote) to prototypes and align for production. As a member of our Advanced Business Pursuit team, you will report to our Director, Advanced Engineering & Product Planning and utilize your expertise to support Methode's growth in the area of automotive EV Power & Sensor solutions. This is a customer-facing role where you will interact directly with customers to understand requirements.
 

Methode Electronics Automotive Group is a leading global developer of User-Interfaces, LED Lighting, Sensors, and Chassis and Powertrain signal/power distribution solutions. Our team of knowledgeable sales, design engineers, and operations personnel across the globe offer expert advice and develop innovative and highly integrated solutions tailored to address our customers' challenges and meet your objectives.

Responsibilities:

• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion

• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis

• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders

• Delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate personnel

• Identify and resolve technical issues within the project

• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path

• Identify and manage technical strategy for future business

• Lead and manage advance technical development work

• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a specialized field of engineering, specific to the position i.e. Electronics, Electrical.

• 7+ years of industry experience with three years preferred in a similar role

• Knowledge of quality concepts, including continuous improvement, lean manufacturing, etc.

• Good working knowledge of the fabrication of metal and plastic parts, inspection, assembly and packaging techniques

• Demonstrated ability to effectively present complex concepts to small and large teams (technical presentations)

• Demonstrated experience with High Voltage propulsion systems and components

• Highly desired - Experience in injection molding, stamping, tooling, and/or manufacturing disciplines

• Hands on experience in high voltage product design

• Some experience or knowledge of regulatory requirements as they may apply to new product development, such as SAE, FMVSS, ECE, CCC, and ASTM requirements

• Proven ability to overcome obstacles and get results

• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds

Search Terms: BEV/HV Battery Disconnect Units (BDU), BEV/HV Power Distribution Units (PDU), BEV/HV Junction Boxes (BEVJB/HVJB), Busbars, Busbars HV Battery Packs, High Voltage Wire Harnesses & High Voltage Components.

Methode Electronics is an equal opportunity employer.  We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics per the EEO Poster available here . If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please send an e-mail to [email protected] or call (708) 867-6777 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.