Design Engineer 5 – Interiors
Location: Southfield MI and Casa Grande AZ Duration – 12+ months (Possible Extension)
Pay Range: $99 - $101/hr on W2 Shift – Mon – Fri 8.00 AM – 5.00 PM
Role: Candidate Requirements
Years of Experience Required: 4+ overall years of experience in the field. Degrees or certifications required: Bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for this role. Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience Minimum 4 years' experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.)Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities Minimum 4 years' experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOPRoleBe a significant contributor to a world-class Interior Components and Systems engineering team. Create industry-leading Interior Components and Systems with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, and functionality. Contribute to the packaging, engineering, release, and launch of Interior Components and Systems across the portfolio. Work collaboratively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, prioritizing overall vehicle benefit above individual systems. Collaborate with interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on-time delivery of Interior Components and Systems. Employ and develop effective tools and innovative approaches to support product development.
Qualifications:
4+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior Components and Systems development lead (e.g., hard trim, soft trim, IP, door trims, consoles, headliners, etc.).Knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities. Experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOP.Proficiency in CAD for 2D/3D concept drawings, interior components and systems, packaging layouts, and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred).Vehicle and product launch experience. Advantageous Flexibility and adaptability to succeed in a fast-paced startup environment Experience completing one full program cycle from concept to production launch in automotive interior components and systems Profound knowledge of vehicle interior systems with a demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution Strong understanding of plastic part design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety, and homologation requirements Competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&TA strong desire to create exceptional products as part of a highly capable team A practical, hands-on approach that complements theoretical knowledge Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills Education
