Global Product Engineer Fuel Systems

ABOUT US

PHINIA: Advancing sustainability today, powering a cleaner tomorrow.  

PHINIA is an independent, market-leading, premium solutions and components provider with over 100 years of manufacturing expertise and industry relationships, with a strong brand portfolio that includes DELPHI®, DELCO REMY® and HARTRIDGE™. With over 12,500 employees across 43 locations in 20 countries, PHINIA is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, USA. 

At PHINIA, we Provide fuel systems, electrical systems, and aftermarket products and solutions of the highest quality — developed and manufactured responsibly — that are designed to enhance efficiency and reduce the environmental impact of vehicles, industrial machinery, and other applications. In doing so, we contribute to a cleaner tomorrow, treat our people and surrounding communities with respect, and hold ourselves accountable to robust ethical standards. 

Our Culture  

PHINIA promotes and cultivates an inclusive culture and diverse perspectives, strives to maintain its reputation for excellence, thrives on the power of collaboration, and fosters the development of our talented employees. We believe in making a positive impact through our business and actions, and we take our collective responsibility seriously. 

Career Opportunities  

We believe in building a brighter tomorrow for our employees as well as our customers and encourage you to learn about our long history, strong culture, new technologies, and future vision. We offer a strong local presence and interesting global opportunities. Join us on this shared journey toward a brighter tomorrow.

JOB PURPOSE

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support and testing:

• Lead customer field trial activity and manage new to range (NTR) product launches.
• Responsible for all aftermarket engineering activity for heavy duty fuel injection systems.
• Facilitate internal fuel system product training for engineering personnel.
• Support heavy duty remanufacturing engineering activity when required.
• Provide technical expertise to the Global Engineering manager and the business on all work aspects that are within the remit of the product engineers role.
• To provide comprehensive technical/engineering expertise on the product groups under the fuel injection systems portfolio for the aftermarket, OES and remanufacturing channels.

Documentation & Systems:

• Support the creation, maintenance and archiving systems of the global documentation: specifications, BOMs, global requirements, benchmarking, and design reviews.
• Load engineering data into relevant systems such as AS400, SAP and PIM system.
• Develop new and manage existing CAD drawings related to fuel injection system products in the aftermarket portfolio.
• Develop technical documentation such as product specifications, bill of materials, global technical requirements, product benchmarking and design review reports and processes
• To ensure that engineering changes are documented, and the Aftermarket commercial and technical systems are efficiently updated.

Project support:

• Support engineering activities to deliver new or improve existing manufacturing processes for remanufacturing / re-processing fuel system products and/or components
• Work with Engineering Manager on capital expenditure projects from concept through to implementation, leveraging lean principles, new technologies, and external suppliers to meet customer requirements.
• Lead engineering response to customer support and service enquires escalated to engineering.
• To support projects by providing technical expertise on equipment, products, and the compilation of support documentation for use in both workshop and garage environments.
• Responsible for developing and/or reverse engineering remanufacturing methodologies on  competitor components/products
• Provide technical guidance to the Global Engineering team.
• Support reverse engineering activities including competitor components/products to develop remanufacturing methodologies.
• Oversee customer field trials where required.

Collaboration and Liaison:

• Lead engineering development and validation of heavy-duty parts, software, tooling etc when sourced/supplied from third party supplier or allied plants.
• Liaise with PHINIA and third-party suppliers to maximize AFT efficiency and business revenue.
• Provide technical expertise to the Global Engineering manager and the business on all work aspects that are within the remit of the product engineers role.
• Support the quality team to investigate quality issues or product concerns.
• Liaise with the business product line, purchasing, and supplier quality teams ensuring alignment on new product launches.

Job Authorities

• PE sign-off authority for the topics covered.
• Ownership of audit and testing strategies
• Decision-making authority on engineering changes and customer-driven adaptation

Skills

• Strong mechanical aptitude for automotive components.
• Hands-on experience with production processes including automation, assembly, end-of-line testing, and material handling for electrical/electro-mechanical components.
• Proficiency in CAD; SolidWorks preferred (other platforms considered).
• Experience in design and testing and validation of fuel injection system products is an advantage.

Attributes

• Detail-oriented and proactive with a hands-on approach
• Effective communicator and team player.
• Adaptable and resilient in a dynamic technical environment.
• Committed to continuous improvement and knowledge-sharing.
• Proactive self-starter who leads with initiative and fosters a culture of innovation and customer focus.
• Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving technical environment.

Experience & Qualifications

Mandatory

• Degree in Engineering or Mechanical Engineering qualification (minimum HNC), with some industrial and engineering experience will be considered
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in the automotive and or aftermarket
• Experience with lab testing and metrology equipment.
• Experience in fuel systems, hands on, assembly, dis-assembly & testing
• Familiarity with electro-mechanical devices and lab equipment

Desirable

• Experience working in a global or cross-functional engineering environment.

WHAT WE OFFER

We provide compensation and benefits programs intended to attract, motivate, reward, and retain an incredibly talented, globally diverse workforce at all levels within our organization. Our compensation programs are informed by market data and business needs, and we are committed to providing equitable and competitive compensation. We are committed to providing our team with quality and competitive benefit programs, including health and well-being resources, family-centric policies, and an agile workplace program, where not precluded by collective bargaining agreements or national statutory plans. Plans are benchmarked for competitiveness and value. 

We provide formal development opportunities at all levels and stages of employee careers. These opportunities are delivered in a variety of formats to make our portfolio of solutions agile, sustainable, and scalable to support our employees in developing the skills needed to succeed. 

WHAT WE BELIEVE

• Product Leadership - Innovation that brings value to our customers 

• Humility - Seeking out diverse perspectives and working collaboratively 

• Inclusivity - Recognizing our differences makes us stronger; we are bold and intentional 

• Net-Zero - Committed to energy efficiency, waste reduction and beneficial reuse 

• Integrity - Taking responsibility for our decisions and doing what is right 

• Accountability - Taking ownership of our actions and driving results

SAFETY

You will consistently hear us say Safety First! We are committed to continually improving our strong safety performance supporting the health and wellness of our employees!  

We also believe employee health and safety is everyone’s responsibility. We encourage safety learning and collaboration to help employees understand and follow applicable safety policies, standards, and procedures and identify opportunities to minimize or eliminate risk. Work is expected to be conducted in a manner that stresses the importance of preventing incidents and illnesses, including attending all required safety meetings and trainings. It is expected that all incidents, near misses, and unsafe conditions are immediately reported to the direct manager, Human Resources, or Safety Representative.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

PHINIA is an equal employment opportunity employer such that all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

VISA SPONSORSHIP 

PHINIA does provide sponsorship for employment visa status based on business need. However, for this role, applicants must be currently authorized to work on a full-time basis, in the country where the position is currently based.

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