Product Engineer

Job DescriptionWork Arrangement: This role is categorized as onsite. this means the successful candidate to report to the GM office full time.The Role:Product Engineer is responsible for managing product-related technical issues across vehicle builds, part readiness, engineering changes, and cross-functional issue resolution. This role ensures that product definition, part application, and engineering documentation are accurate and executable for local builds while coordinating closely with manufacturing, quality, material flow, suppliers, and global engineering partners.This position requires strong ownership, technical judgment, and disciplined follow-up. The successful candidate will lead CKD program planning and readiness activities, provide clear engineering direction during builds, and act as a key communication focal point between local operations and upstream engineering teams.What You’ll Do:Lead CKD program planning and readiness across engineering, localization, and production timing to support successful build execution and launch milestones.Maintain accurate EPLs, pre-production BOMs, and related product data in SAP to ensure engineering readiness for builds and program execution.Lead investigation and resolution of product-related build issues, part mismatches, missing parts, and engineering discrepancies identified during prototype, pilot, and production builds.Review and confirm correct part numbers, part applications, and engineering intent based on EPL, packing lists, assembly manuals, and physical part validation.Drive engineering change management during planning and execution, ensuring changes are controlled, aligned, and implemented effectively.Drive engineering corrections and follow up on EWO release or documentation updates needed to resolve part-number or build issues.Coordinate with manufacturing, material flow, quality, suppliers, and global partners to ensure timely containment and permanent corrective actions for product issues.Provide PE feedback and technical direction during issue tracking, build reviews, PQRR-related discussions, and cross-functional follow-up meetings.Support trial builds, PPV, MVB, NS build, and SOP readiness by ensuring engineering concerns are identified early and addressed effectively.Oversee prototype and pilot build follow-up with structured reporting, issue tracking, and closure management.Track open engineering issues, action plans, and status to ensure closure before the next build milestone or production phase.Assess product changes, part substitutions, and local implementation requirements to maintain build feasibility and engineering compliance.Analyze program data, dashboards, and technical benchmarks to identify gaps, support fact-based decisions, and recommend improvements.Build and maintain clear KPI and status dashboards, including Power BI reporting, to highlight program health, key risks, and engineering readiness.Act as the engineering focal point for product definition issues affecting assembly execution, serviceability, or build quality.Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders and external partners on technical status, risks, required actions, and engineering decisions.Key Scope and AccountabilityOwn PE feedback and engineering validation for assigned product issues during builds and launch activities.Ensure product definition is accurate across engineering documentation, part numbers, EPLs, BOMs, and application level usage.Lead cross-functional technical alignment on engineering issues impacting build execution, localization readiness, or material readiness.Drive GVDP-related engineering deliverables and support on-time completion of PQRR, MQRR, and launch readiness requirements.Escalate risks early and drive closure through engineering actions, supplier follow-up, system updates, and documentation correction.Represent the local PE function in communication with global engineering teams and external partners.Support submission of engineering-related customer and stakeholder requirements on time, including technical data, drawings, traceability-related inputs, and forecast needs.Contribute to program budget control and identification of cost-saving opportunities within the engineering scope.Key Performance IndicatorsSuccess in this role will be measured through performance in areas such as:On-time closure of product-related build issuesAccuracy of part-number confirmation, EPL/BOM integrity, and engineering feedbackTimely release or follow-up of required EWO and engineering correctionsDelivery of engineering PQRR and related GVDP requirements in line with program timingReduction of repeated build issues across prototype, PPV, MVB, NS build, and SOP phasesBuild readiness and part readiness for assigned systemsTimeliness and quality of engineering deliverables submitted for stakeholder and customer requirementsProgram KPI visibility through accurate status reporting and dashboard managementSupport to budget discipline and identification of cost-saving opportunitiesResponse time and follow-up quality on cross-functional engineering actionsEffectiveness of stakeholder communication and issue escalationOverall support to launch quality, build stability, and engineering complianceYour Skills & Abilities (Required Qualifications)Educational and Experience BackgroundBachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, Automotive Engineering, or any related engineering field.3 : 5 years of experience in same field.Experience in product engineering, launch engineering, manufacturing engineering, or vehicle build support within an automotive environmentExperience working with engineering documentation, part-number structures, BOM or EPL-related data, and issue trackingExperience supporting program planning, launch readiness, or engineering change coordination is preferredProven ability to manage technical issues across multiple stakeholders and drive actions to closureTechnical SkillsStrong understanding of vehicle systems, components, and product engineering fundamentalsAbility to review part-number application, engineering documentation, and assembly-related technical dataExperience with engineering change management and follow-up of EWO or equivalent release processesWorking knowledge of EPL, BOM, SAP-based product data maintenance, and engineering readiness trackingRoot cause analysis and structured problem solving for technical and build-related concernsBuild issue tracking, technical risk assessment, and action managementAbility to validate issues through document review and physical part or build verificationStrong working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools; Power BI knowledge is a strong advantageAbility to work with engineering trackers, dashboards, and reporting systemsCompetenciesStrong ownership mindset and accountability for technical issue closureClear and effective communication with cross-functional teams, leadership, and external engineering partnersStrong coordination and stakeholder management across manufacturing, quality, supply, and engineering teamsAbility to make sound technical judgments under time-sensitive build conditionsStructured and disciplined follow-up on actions, open issues, engineering changes, and launch deliverablesStrong analytical thinking and attention to detailAbility to influence decisions and drive progress without direct authority.About GMOur vision is a world with Zero Crashes, Zero Emissions and Zero Congestion and we embrace the responsibility to lead the change that will make our world better, safer and more equitable for all.Why Join Us We believe we all must make a choice every day 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