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Product Development Engineer

KTH Parts Industries, Inc.
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Product Development – Guest Engineer

KTH Parts Industries, Inc. in St. Paris, Ohio, has an immediate opening for a Product Development - Guest Engineer position on 1st shift. The Product Development - Guest Engineer is a central component in our team environment, responsible for confirming the manufacturability of products our customers request. We are looking for qualified candidates who have relevant experience in automotive stamped frame components, who prioritize continuous improvement, and exhibit a strong work ethic. If you’re ready to make an impact and contribute to our mission of excellence, we’d love to hear from you!

Job Responsibilities:

  • Liaison with our customers and internal manufacturing experts for confirmation of product requirements and manufacturability
  • Confirm that defined manufacturing processes can achieve internal manufacturing standards and customer requirements
  • Review results with Team Leader and Manufacturing Expert Leads to develop possible countermeasures or approve process plan results
  • Modify part data designs to display countermeasure proposals using 3D CAD surfacing
  • Perform project management skills for schedules, resources, budgets, tracking, and reporting
  • Ability to interact and provide mentorship and team building through work habits, communication, and the sharing of knowledge and expertise; expand and maintain technical expertise through formal and on-the-job training opportunities
  • Completes other duties as assigned

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

  • Business open office atmosphere
  • Support as needed on-site at the Customer design center
  • Direct access to the production floor for validation of manufacturing processes
  • High volume of interaction with Excel, PowerPoint, and CATIA 3D CAD
  • Willing to travel
  • Company-provided uniforms with laundry services
  • Exercise room on-site
  • Full cafeteria

Career Growth:

  • Advancement opportunities through Skill validation matrix
  • Education reimbursement for continued learning
  • Training and development programs

Successful candidates must meet the following requirements:

  • Minimum of an Associate Degree in Engineering (or equivalent experience)
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills, highly organized, self-motivated, creative, good organization abilities and problem-solving skills, strong as an individual or as a team;
  • Strong Project Management abilities
  • Basic experience with 3D CAD (CATIA a plus)
  • Skilled in Microsoft Office (primarily Excel, PowerPoint, and Project)
  • Willing to take continuing education classes/training

Benefit Package:

  • 401(k) plan with company match
  • Vacation/holiday/shutdown pay
  • Medical, dental, prescription drug, and vision insurance
  • Life insurance (company-provided)
  • Short-term and long-term disability
  • Flexible spending account
  • Associate assistance program
  • Incentive Programs (attendance, safety, quality, delivery, suggestions)
  • Company-provided uniforms and laundry service
  • Wellness/Fitness Program
  • Safety glasses and Boot subsidies
  • Educational Assistance Program
  • Company-sponsored special events
  • Full-service cafeteria

Company Overview:

KTH Parts Industries, Inc. is based in St. Paris, Ohio, and operates as a Tier-1 Automotive Supplier of underbody structural parts, catering to automotive companies across the globe. Our K-Group team comprises over 2,000 engineering and manufacturing associates involved in various stages of automotive components, such as product development, analysis, formability, prototyping, production stamping, forming, robotic welding, assembly, and shipment of parts. At KTH, we employ cutting-edge applications to simulate and analyze the manufacturability of designs. Our technical expertise and reliable support enable us to deliver high-quality, high-performance automotive products that require exceptional technical proficiency to improve, operate, and maintain.

KTH Parts Industries is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants. We respect and appreciate every individual’s qualifications, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent