Location: Greenville, SC
Employment Type: Full-Time
Relocation: Yes
Bonus: 10%
Reports to: Manager, Product Development
Note: New GDI product launch in January

Position Summary
Own the design, development, and validation of the GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) fuel injector product line. Lead DV and PPAP readiness for upcoming injector families, develop and correlate spray/flow test methods, and manage application/design work for new programs. Collaborate closely with manufacturing, testing, and application teams to ensure on-time launch and robust product performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead GDI injector design projects from concept through PPAP.
• Own DV (Design Validation) testing and production-release readiness.
• Develop, refine, and correlate spray & flow test methods (Baton, Loccioni, OEM correlation).
• Create and release engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with manufacturing for DFM and launch readiness.
• Support application engineering for OEM and aftermarket programs without pulling manufacturing resources into design work.
• Drive problem resolution via root cause analysis and corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering (or related) required.
• MUST HAVE GDI (Gasoline Direct Injection) experience — does not have to be automotive.
• 5+ years in fuel injector design, including 2+ years in GDI.
• Strong knowledge of injector internal geometry, spray pattern control, and fuel system requirements.
• Experience with validation test planning/execution and OEM correlation.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, APQP, PPAP.
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo preferred) and tolerance analysis.
• Strong communication; ability to coordinate across engineering and manufacturing teams.

Nice to Have
Hands-on with Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis (DFMEA) best practices.