Auto Body Structure Design Release Engineer

Akkodis; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 87,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking Design Release Engineers for an automotive client in Dearborn, MI. This onsite role focuses on exterior/structure/underbody roof mechanisms and CAD release using Catia V5/V6 or 3DX.

The engineer will lead design from pre-program through launch, coordinating with purchasing, finance and CAE testing, and delivering production-ready tooling and sign-off. Requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5 years of body/chassis experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years as structures D&R engineer with automotive background.
• Experience with Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities from pre-program through launch.
• Ensure FMVSS, NVH, and safety targets in structural design.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating for targets.
• Develop designs meeting customer and manufacturing requirements.
• Release 3-D CAD meeting system design requirements.
• Support supplier and CAE testing prior to tooling.
• Lead tooling, supplier part manufacturing, and portion testing.
• Manage final engineering sign-off and production launch.

Skills

Product Engineering

Structural Engineering

DMAIC/DFSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5/V6

3DX CAD

Job description

Akkodis is seeking Design Release Engineers for an automotive client in Dearborn, MI. This onsite role focuses on exterior/structure/underbody roof mechanisms and CAD release using Catia V5/V6 or 3DX.

The engineer will lead design from pre-program through launch, coordinating with purchasing, finance and CAE testing, and delivering production-ready tooling and sign-off. Requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5 years of body/chassis experience.