Automotive Body Closures Product Engineer

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Pet insurance

401(k) plan

EAP

Commuter benefits

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a Product Engineer specializing in automotive body closures and side door assemblies in Dearborn, MI. You will join a hands-on engineering team supporting vehicle development, validation, and production, contributing to design and problem solving across programs.

This role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers, with a focus on BOM accuracy, design reviews, and production launches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in body closures or related automotive systems.
• Proficiency with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3D modeling software and MS Office.
• Experience with BOM management, product validation, and engineering releases.
• Strong knowledge of mechanics of materials, steel/aluminum, 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 Eng

Problem solving

Root cause analysis

Six Sigma

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's in Mechanical Eng

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

3D Modeling

Microsoft Office

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a Product Engineer specializing in automotive body closures and side door assemblies in Dearborn, MI. You will join a hands-on engineering team supporting vehicle development, validation, and production, contributing to design and problem solving across programs.

This role emphasizes collaboration with manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers, with a focus on BOM accuracy, design reviews, and production launches.