TPMS Project Engineer
Job Summary
The TPMS Project Engineer provides first-level engineering and technical support across TPMS systems, scan tools, parts & valves, hand tools, and related product lines. This role serves as a primary technical resource for customer inquiries, field issues, internal support, and new product validation.
Essential Functions
- Manage TPMS and Customer Service technical support emails, ensuring timely, accurate responses.
- Handle technical phone calls and provide first-level product support.
- Assist with vehicle testing to validate minor customer complaints and field issues.
- Support product testing and hands-on product familiarization activities.
- Perform CAD work, including Engineering Change Notifications (ECNs) and New Product Releases (NPRs).
- Execute ERP-related tasks such as Bill of Material (BOM) creation and maintenance.
- Maintain proficiency across the full ECN, NPR, and ERP workflow.
- Design new parts and maintain a structured engineering part database.
- Support the design and development of fixtures, test chambers, and scanning systems.
- Provide daily engineering support for manufacturing and resolve “production fires.”
- Work directly with production teams to address build issues, testing concerns, and product deviations.
- Support parts & valves, hand tools, and TPMS hardware from an engineering perspective.
- Manage Returned Material Authorizations (RMAs), dispositions, and warranty follow-ups.
- Maintain and update the Supplier Issues Database (date, subject, affected part).
- Track recurring supplier issues and support escalation and corrective action efforts.
- Assist with TPMS system training and internal competency development.
- Conduct new product and component testing.
- Develop and document standardized testing methods.
- Maintain ownership and ongoing updates for assigned product lines.
- Deliver in-person product training when required.
- Support customer-facing product education, troubleshooting, and system demonstrations.
Qualifications
- SolidWorks proficiency (required).
- Strong knowledge of automotive systems, including year/make/model applications (required).
- Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving ability.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings, ECNs, NPRs, and BOM structures.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while coordinating cross-functional tasks.
Experience
- Entry-level candidates considered; 1–3 years of experience preferred.
Education
- Engineering or Engineering Technology degree.
Benefits
- 401K plan
- Paid Time Off
- Health Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Life Insurance
Additional Information
Continuous improvement, integrity, team alignment, and a desire to achieve are of the utmost importance in helping us achieve our mission which is to continually make Dill the best in the business.
This position does not offer relocation or visa assistance; all interested candidates should upload their resume or apply online. Only candidates meeting the qualifications will be contacted. No phone calls please.