Senior Design Engineer - Gasoline Diesel Injection

Senior Design Engineer – Gasoline Direct Injection (GDI)

Tier 1 Automotive | Greenville, South Carolina (On-Site)
$95,000–$105,000 Base + Bonus | Relocation Available

This is not a maintenance engineering role
.
This is a hands-on, high-impact design position where your GDI injector expertise directly drives new product launches for OEM and performance applications.

You’ll join a stable, well-capitalized Tier 1 automotive manufacturer that values engineering ownership
, technical depth, and long-term product success—without the constant churn seen at larger suppliers.

If you enjoy seeing your designs go from concept to production
, owning validation, and being trusted as a technical authority, this role was built for you.

• End-to-end GDI fuel injector design & development (concept → launch)

• Design Validation (DV) strategy, execution, and reporting

• PPAP readiness and collaboration with Quality & Manufacturing

• Spray & flow testing correlation (Baton, Loccioni, OEM methods)

• Precision CAD design, GD&T, and engineering releases

• Root cause analysis and corrective action for performance issues

• Design for Manufacturability (DFM) and smooth production integration

• Engineering change management and technical data ownership

This is a true senior contributor role with visibility and influence—not a back‑office design seat.

• B.S. in Mechanical Engineering (or related)

• 5+ years of direct GDI fuel injector design experience

• Strong background in DV, PPAP, APQP, DFMEA / PFMEA

• Proficiency in CATIA, NX, or Solid Works

• Experience with
  tight‑tolerance, precision‑machined components

• Comfortable working cross‑functionally and owning technical outcomes

Engineers from:

• Fuel systems or engine component Tier 1 suppliers

• Powertrain, injector, or combustion‑focused environments

• High‑performance or motor sport engineering teams

If you’ve touched injector internals, spray dynamics, flow behavior, or combustion interfaces
, you’re highly relevant.

• Lower cost of living than Detroit, Chicago, or coastal hubs

• Strong engineering talent community

• Easy access to Charlotte & Atlanta

• Excellent quality of life for relocation candidates

Relocation support is available for qualified engineers.

U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident required
(No sponsorship available)

If this role aligns with your background—or you know someone who fits—reach out directly for a confidential discussion:

Penny Laws
Partner | Henpen Corporation