Applications Engineer

Employee Workplace; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 103,069,000 - 140,135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, and pet保险

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Dearborn, MI is seeking an Applications Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and release of exterior vehicle systems.

The role involves collaborating with cross-functional teams, validating components, managing BOMs, and driving continuous improvements in quality, cost, and manufacturability.

Experience with CATIA/PLM tools and automotive release processes is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering/release/exterior systems development experience.
• Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3DX, CAD modeling and PLM tools.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release exterior vehicle components (bumpers, grilles, battery trays, wheel arch liners, underbody systems).
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Support component testing, validation, durability reviews, and root cause analysis.
• Manage engineering documentation, BOMs, design changes, and release activities.
• Drive continuous improvements focused on quality, performance, cost reduction, and manufacturability.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production implementation activities.

Skills

Strong communication

Project management

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

3DX

CAD modeling

PLM tools

Job description

Applications Engineer - Exterior Systems Design & Release Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Pay Rate: $42.31/hour

Ready to help shape the next generation of automotive technology? We're seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and release of exterior vehicle systems in a fast‑paced engineering environment. This opportunity is ideal for engineers with automotive product development experience who enjoy solving complex design challenges and collaborating with cross‑functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release exterior vehicle components including bumpers, grilles, battery trays, wheel arch liners, and underbody systems
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Support component testing, validation, durability reviews, and root cause analysis
• Manage engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), design changes, and release activities
• Drive continuous improvements focused on quality, performance, cost reduction, and manufacturability
• Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production implementation activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering, release engineering, or exterior systems development experience
• Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3DX, CAD modeling, and product lifecycle management tools
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, component packaging, and validation methods
• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance