Design Engineer 5

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eshocanSouthfield (MI)

Automotive EngineersAutomobile and Light Duty Motor Vehicle Manufacturing

SENIORITY

Senior

About the role

Engineer / Senior Engineer – InteriorsCandidate Location Requirements: Phoenix, Arizona or Southfield, Michigan Top 3 Hard Skills Required + Years of Experience 1. 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.) 2. Minimum 4 years of knowledge and understanding of automotive interior components and systems, industry benchmarks, trends, and supplier capabilities 3. Minimum 4 years experience creating, improving, or establishing technical product specifications and timelines to support accelerated development toward SOPRole • Be 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 developmentQualifications • 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 experienceAdvantageous • 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&T • A 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

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