NSK · 18 hours ago
Product Engineer A
Ann Arbor, MI
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid Level
4+ years expNSK is a global organization focused on innovation and technical excellence in roller bearing technology. They are seeking a Product Engineer A to lead the design of ball bearings, ensuring alignment with customer requirements and NSK's quality standards while collaborating with various teams to drive new development projects.
Machinery ManufacturingManufacturingRetail
Responsibilities
Lead the design of ball bearings, ensuring alignment with customer requirements, manufacturability, and NSK’s quality standards
Create and review 3D CAD models, 2D drawings, design calculations, and validation plans
Apply analytical methods and virtual simulations at product and system level to optimize bearing performance and reliability
Provide technical input on materials, specifications, and plant manufacturability
Conduct design reviews, document design activities, and obtain approvals for new designs and changes
Support customer validation programs, testing cycles, and returned product analysis
Collaborate with sales, industry leaders, global and regional Technical Centers teams to identify opportunities and drive new development projects
Maintain up-to-date expertise in industry standards and internal design rules, proactively screening and advising on the adoption of innovative design philosophies within NSK’s engineering practices
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering (or related field)
4-6 years of experience in product engineering or bearing design
Proven expertise in ball bearing design, with hands-on knowledge of Deep Groove Ball Bearings (DGBB) and Thin Section Ball Bearings (TSBB)
Strong knowledge of bearing specs, and major industrial applications
Skilled in CAD modeling, design calculations, and simulation techniques
Experienced in design reviews, drawings approval cycle as well as in managing industrial standard tools, such as the combination of Solidworks/Catia/Creo and EPDM systems
Ability to collaborate with global teams and travel domestically/internationally up to 25%
Preferred
Knowledge and experience in application areas such as Medical, Robotics, and Semiconductor industries is a strong plus
Benefits
Full medical, dental, and vision insurance offered
Matching 401(k)
Generous vacation and holidays
Life insurance
Growth opportunities
Company
NSK
Established over 100 years ago, NSK (Nippon Seiko Kabushiki Kaisha) is a Japanese-listed company that has evolved from a regional ball bearing supplier to a roller bearing specialist and automotive supplier with a global market presence.
10001+ employees
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