Product Development/Design Engineer -Testing & Validation

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-using 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:

• 2-3 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.