Automotive Body Closures Engineer - Design & Validation

Pro Staff; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

Health Savings Account (HSA)

AD&D Insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Pro Staff in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Product Engineer – Body Closures with 2+ years of automotive experience to join our engineering team supporting vehicle development, validation, and production for major programs. This role involves hands-on product design, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will design and review side door assemblies, manage BOMs, perform root cause analysis (Six Sigma), interpret CAE results, and work with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years of experience with body closures, side door assemblies, hinges, or related automotive systems.
• Proficiency with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3D modeling software and Microsoft Office.
• Experience with BOM management, product validation, manufacturing processes, and engineering releases.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials, steel and aluminum properties, statics and dynamics.
• Understanding of Six Sigma, FMEA, root cause analysis and problem solving tools.

Responsibilities

• Support development of side door structures, hinges, check arms, and related closure components.
• Manage product lifecycle activities including design, BOM management, supplier coordination, prototype builds, testing, and production support.
• Perform root cause analysis and issue resolution using Six Sigma and DMAIC methodologies.
• Review and interpret CAE reports, durability studies, and validation testing results.
• Maintain engineering releases and BOM accuracy throughout program milestones.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, suppliers, and engineering teams.
• Support design reviews, change management activities, and production launches.
• Drive solutions for product quality, manufacturing, and assembly concerns.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

CATIA

3D modeling

Teamcenter

Six Sigma

Root cause analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

3D modeling software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Pro Staff in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Product Engineer – Body Closures with 2+ years of automotive experience to join our engineering team supporting vehicle development, validation, and production for major programs. This role involves hands-on product design, problem solving, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will design and review side door assemblies, manage BOMs, perform root cause analysis (Six Sigma), interpret CAE results, and work with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and