Automotive Accessories Product Design Engineer

Zobility; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Lucid in Southfield, MI is seeking an engineer to own accessory development from concept through production for interior, exterior, performance, and lifestyle categories. You will design, validate, and release components while coordinating with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and programs teams.

This role offers ownership of the program lifecycle, opportunities to influence customer-facing products, and collaboration with cross-functional vehicle teams in a premium luxury context.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive accessory components and systems.
• Create CAD models, drawings, and release documents.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, and Program Management.

Skills

CAD modeling

DFMEA

DVP&R

Supplier collaboration

Job description

Southfield, MI

The team develops industry-leading vehicle accessories and interior systems that enhance luxury, craftsmanship, functionality, ergonomics, performance, and overall customer experience.

Key Projects:

This engineer will support the design, development, validation, and launch of accessory products across interior, exterior, performance, and lifestyle categories, from concept through production release.

Typical Task Breakdown:

• Design and develop automotive accessory components and systems.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, DVP&R documentation, DFMEAs, validation plans, and engineering releases.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Program Management, and suppliers.
• Lead supplier reviews, feasibility assessments, sourcing support, and tooling discussions.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
• Drive issue resolution, cost optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

What Makes This Role Interesting:

This role offers complete ownership of accessory development programs from concept through production. The engineer will have the opportunity to influence customer-facing products and directly see their work integrated into Lucid vehicles.

• End-to-end product ownership
• Direct impact on customer experience and vehicle personalization
• Collaboration with Design Studio and cross-functional vehicle teams
• Opportunity to work on premium luxury automotive products
• Exposure to a wide variety of materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes
• Creative freedom and innovation-focused environment