Product Development Engineer

Shape the Future of Automotive at ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks!

Position: Product Development Engineer, Customer Support Services

Location: Detroit, MI or Windsor, ON

Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy

Build Safer, Lighter and More Sustainable Vehicles.

At ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks (AMTB), our advanced steel solutions and laser-welded blank technologies help leading automakers improve vehicle safety, reduce weight and support a more sustainable automotive future. We are looking for a customer-focused Product Development Engineer who can connect engineering detail with responsive, practical support.

In this role, you will work directly with OEM and Tier 1 customers and collaborate across Product Development, manufacturing, quality, operations, commercial teams and R&D. You will support programs from RFQ and early development through prototype, qualification, launch and serial production, helping turn complex requirements into clear actions and successful outcomes.

At AMTB, we’re not just transforming the automotive industry - we’re making a real difference in the world, and we want you on our team! Here’s why joining us is your best career move:

1. Make a Life-Saving Impact

The products we develop play an important role in vehicle safety. Our advanced steel solutions and lightweight automotive components help improve crash performance and protect drivers and passengers. Your leadership will contribute to technologies that make vehicles safer for everyone.

2. Drive Innovation and Sustainability

Be part of an organization that is advancing automotive manufacturing through innovative materials, engineering solutions, and technology. Our products contribute to lighter, more efficient vehicles and a more sustainable automotive future.

3. Lead, Inspire and Develop Talent

We believe great organizations are built by great people. You'll have the opportunity to shape a talented engineering team, strengthen technical capabilities, develop future leaders, and create an environment where people are empowered to take ownership and succeed.

4. A Culture Where People Matter

Recognized as a Great Place to Work for three consecutive years, our culture is built on collaboration, respect, accountability, and inclusion. We believe in working together, challenging one another, and celebrating collective success.

5. Invest in Your Growth

We believe learning never stops. Through ongoing development opportunities, educational support, and opportunities to grow within our organization, we invest in helping our people reach their full potential.

6. Share in Our Success

We believe in recognizing and rewarding contributions. Our competitive compensation and bonus programs provide opportunities to share in both individual and organizational achievements.

The Opportunity: What You'll Do

Technical and Engineering Support

• Interpret customer drawings, specifications, material requirements, dimensional criteria and performance expectations.
• Support blank architecture, material grade and thickness selection, weld-interface definition, drawing reviews, feasibility assessments and technical documentation.
• Analyze technical concerns using verified data and structured problem-solving methods.

Program and Customer Support

• Serve as the day-to-day technical contact for assigned customers and programs.
• Support RFQs, design reviews, prototypes, qualifications, launches, engineering changes, deviations and post-launch issue resolution.
• Coordinate actions, owners, timing, evidence and customer communication through documented completion.

Manufacturing and Quality Partnership

• Partner with plants, Quality and Advanced Manufacturing to confirm feasibility and resolve technical concerns.
• Support trials, sample builds, inspections, testing, root-cause analysis and corrective-action validation.
• Capture lessons learned and update standards, checklists, drawings and program records.

Continuous Improvement and Digital Enablement

• Identify recurring customer-support issues and convert insights into preventive standards, training or tools.
• Use approved digital and AI tools to strengthen analysis, documentation, response time and knowledge reuse.
• Maintain technical accuracy, traceability and data integrity in internal and external communication.

What You Bring to the Team

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Relevant automotive product, manufacturing, quality, application or customer engineering experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and CAD, geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), materials, forming, joining, validation and manufacturing problem solving.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain technical topics clearly to customers and cross-functional teams.
• A responsive, organized and accountable approach to managing actions, priorities, records and customer commitments.
• Ability and willingness to travel to customer and plant locations based on business needs.

How You Will Succeed

• Deliver accurate and complete technical work on time.
• Drive customer and program actions to documented closure.
• Help reduce repeat issues and improve response cycles.
• Provide effective support through prototype, qualification, launch and engineering changes.
• Build confidence and strong working relationships with customers and internal partners.

Our Purpose: Driving a Safer and Greener Tomorrow

Our Values:

• Safety in Everything We Do
• We Operate With Respect
• We Do What We Say We Will Do
• We Win Together, We Lose Together
• We Challenge Ourselves and Each Other
• We Find a Better Way

Ready to Engineer What Comes Next?

If you are energized by customer partnership, hands-on problem solving and the opportunity to support innovative automotive solutions from concept through production, we would love to hear from you.

COME INNOVATE, COLLABORATE AND GROW WITH US.

Discover more about us:

Website: https://northamerica.arcelormittal.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AMTBNA

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com

ArcelorMittal Tailored Blanks is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, or national origin. AMTB is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment and selection process. Upon request, accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. AI tools may be used to screen applications.