Product Engineer

About the Role Volt is seeking a Product Engineer for the Wauwatosa, WI location. The role focuses on developing and delivering cosmetic parts (paint schemes, trim, and accessories) through the full product lifecycle, owning DFMEA/DVP&R, and managing PLM plans to support program milestones. This position requires onsite collaboration at the Product Development Center in Wauwatosa and is a full-time contract opportunity. What You'll Do

• Develop and deliver cosmetic parts (paint schemes, trim, and accessories) through the full product lifecycle.
• Own DFMEA for assigned parts, ensuring risk identification and mitigation planning are current and complete.
• Own DVP&R for assigned parts, defining test requirements and tracking verification completion.
• Manage the PLM plan for assigned parts, including BOM structure, part data planning, and milestone tracking.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including styling, manufacturing, and supply chain to align on part feasibility and design intent.
• Support supplier interactions related to paint process capability, cosmetic specifications, and parts qualification.
• Review and approve cosmetic part samples against approved appearance standards.
• Participate in design reviews, program milestone gates, and technical problem-solving sessions.
• Maintain accurate part data and documentation in support of program deliverables.
• Working onsite at PDC; attendance and in-person collaboration are required. What We're Looking For
• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME).
• Demonstrated ability to develop and deliver parts through a structured product development process.
• Hands-on experience owning DFMEA — creating, maintaining, and updating failure mode analysis documentation.
• Hands-on experience owning DVP&R — defining verification requirements and tracking test completion.
• Ability to own a PLM plan including BOM structure and part data planning.
• Execution of data release and changes will be handled by a dedicated Designer.
• Availability and willingness to work onsite at Product Development Center in Wauwatosa, WI. Compensation & Benefits
• Pay: $30/hr to $40/hr USD.
• Benefits: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), sick time, and other paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP).