Design Engineering - Senior Project Engineer

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.

General Scope

The Port Fuel Injection (PFI) Applications Engineer is responsible for application-level engineering support of fuel injection products, ensuring proper performance, validation, and issue resolution throughout the product lifecycle. This role serves as a technical interface between engineering, testing, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions, with strong emphasis on problem solving, documentation, and cross-functional coordination.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive Engineering, or related field
Experience in application engineering, product support, or validation engineering
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Ability to document technical issues clearly and professionally
Effective communication skills across technical and non-technical audiences


Preferred

Automotive fuel systems or engine systems experience
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and audit response
Familiarity with production launch and sustaining engineering support
Experience collaborating with suppliers and manufacturing organizations


Skills & Competencies

Application-level engineering analysis
Root cause and corrective action (RCCA)
Technical documentation and reporting
Cross-functional collaboration
Time management and prioritization
Ownership mentality with strong follow-through
Knowledge of, or background with validation test setup and sequencing


Responsibilities And Duties

Provide application engineering support for Port Fuel Injection products and assigned programs
Investigate product performance issues, including test failures, flow audits, and field incidents
Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective action activities for engineering issues
Author and maintain formal technical documentation such as incident reports, audit summaries, and engineering updates
Participate in recurring engineering meetings (EPO, Gemba, program reviews) and communicate status to stakeholders
Support manufacturing and supply chain with technical input to maintain shipment readiness and product quality
Interface with internal labs, quality, and external suppliers as needed to resolve technical issues
Support continuous improvement initiatives related to product performance and application robustness


Working Conditions

Office-based engineering environment
Regular interaction with engineering, quality, manufacturing, lab, and IT resources
Occasional support outside standard hours during critical issues or product launches


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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.
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