Job Details

Established in 1919 and traded on the NYSE, Standard Motor Products, Inc. (SMP) is a leading independent manufacturer and distributor of premium automotive replacement parts utilized in the maintenance, repair, and service of vehicles in the automotive aftermarket. Additionally, SMP provides customized solutions for vehicle control and thermal management products in diversified end markets represented by its Engineered Solutions segment.

Globally, SMP employs over 6,000 employees across nearly 40 manufacturing, distribution, and engineering facilities and offices located in North America, Europe and Asia. SMP sells its products primarily to automotive aftermarket retailers, program distribution groups, warehouse distributors, original equipment manufacturers, and original equipment service part operations in the United States, Canada, Europe, Asia, Mexico, and other Latin American countries.

Position Summary:
Responsible for the design, development, and validation of SMP's GDI fuel injector product line. This role will own DV and PPAP readiness for upcoming GDI injector families, develop and correlate spray/flow test methods, and manage application/design work for new programs. The position will work 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 readiness for production release.
• Develop, refine, and correlate spray and flow test methods (Baton, Loccioni, OEM correlation).
• Create and release detailed engineering drawings and specifications.
• Coordinate with manufacturing to ensure design for manufacturability and launch readiness.
• Support application engineering for OEM and aftermarket programs without pulling manufacturing resources into design work.
• Drive problem resolution for GDI products through root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field) required.
• 5+ years of experience in fuel injector design, with at least 2 years in GDI.
• Strong knowledge of injector internal geometry, spray pattern control, and fuel system requirements.
• Experience with validation test planning, execution, and correlation to OEM requirements.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, APQP, and PPAP processes.
• Proficiency in CAD (Creo preferred) and tolerance analysis.
• Strong communication skills and ability to coordinate across engineering and manufacturing teams.

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Standard Motor Products is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.