Global Product Engineer, Steering & Suspension Aftermarket

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

• This role supports and advances projects for steering & suspension across the aftermarket (AFM).
• It requires a forward-thinking Global Product Engineer who blends technical knowledge with entrepreneurial drive, customer-focused innovation, and cross-functional collaboration. The position supports the global progression of key AFM initiatives and reports to the Engineering Lead for steering & suspension, AFM.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Technical Support and Innovation:

• •Provide technical support for steering & suspension product across aftermarket.
• •Engage with customers and cross-functional stakeholders (product line, purchasing, etc.) to identify unmet needs and translate them into technical solutions.
• •Deliver engineering responses to customer support and service inquiries.

Engineering and Support:

• •Execute development and validation of aftermarket products sourced from third parties.
• •Complete bench-marking of competitor products
• •Oversee product testing for new-to-range products and for the introduction of new supply suppliers.

Technical Documentation and Systems:

• •Create and maintain technical documentation: product attributes, specifications, BOMs, global requirements, benchmarking, and design reviews.
• •Ensure timely documentation of engineering changes and updates to aftermarket commercial and technical systems.
• •Load and maintain engineering data in NPI, PIM and SAP systems.
• •Develop and maintain Global Technical Requirements and Design Validation Plan & Reports for aftermarket steering & suspension product.

Quality and Testing:

• •Support quality investigations and resolution of product concerns.
• •Support audit of new supply sources for steering & suspension products.

Collaboration and Liaison:

• •Coordinate with global functions: product line and purchasing
• •Engage with regional functions: category management, customer & supplier quality, sales and technical service teams to ensure smooth product launches.
• •Partner with PHINIA and third-party suppliers to enhance AFM efficiency and revenue.
• •Provide technical guidance to the aftermarket Global Engineering Manager and broader business.

Overall Responsibilities:

• •Product validation for new-to-range and MCIP resourcing activities.
• •Engineering authority on concessions and deviations.
• •Engineering authority on Production Part Approval Process (PPAP)
• •Decision-making authority on engineering changes and customer-driven adaptation

Requirements:

• •Bachelor's degree in Engineering (mechanical engineering education with relevant industrial experience will be considered).
• •3+ years of experience in the automotive and or aftermarket, with design and/or manufacturing of knowledge.
• •Experience with steering & suspension passenger car systems preferred
• •Commercial acumen with the ability to analyze data and produce reports.
• •Builds trust with key stakeholders and understands the customer perspective.
• •Proactive self-starter who works with own-initiative and fosters a culture of innovation and customer focus. Effective communicator with the ability to collaborate across global, cross-functional teams.
• •Adaptable and resilient in a fast-paced, evolving technical 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.

NO UNAUTHORIZED REFERRALS FROM RECRUITERS & VENDORS

Please note that PHINIA does not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or offers from third party recruiters or staffing agencies associated with any published or unpublished employment opportunities. Any unsolicited information sent to PHINIA will be considered as unencumbered and free from any fee or c