Automotive Component Design Engineer

Fuyao Glass America Inc; Plymouth Charter Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Fuyao Glass America Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Component Design and Development Engineer to drive development, validation, and optimization of automotive accessories and components.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry standards. The role emphasizes CAD-driven design using UG NX/CATIA V5, GD&T knowledge, and cross-functional teamwork within a full-time, on-site setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related field).
• 1–3 years in manufacturing, engineering, or component development.
• Experience with CAD software (UG NX and/or CATIA V5).
• Knowledge of GD&T principles.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of accessories from feasibility to validation.
• Perform product quotations and technical planning with teams.
• Develop components from customer drawings to ensure design accuracy.
• Oversee supplier selection and code applications for new components.
• Validate first-batch production samples against drawings.
• Support procurement and QA in supplier audits and QTS recognition.
• Prepare technical docs, inspection reports, and test results.
• Ensure compliance with IATF 16949 and other standards.
• Support cross-functional teams in continuous improvement.

Skills

GD&T principles

English proficiency

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UG NX

CATIA V5

Job description

Fuyao Glass America Inc. in Plymouth, MI seeks a Component Design and Development Engineer to drive development, validation, and optimization of automotive accessories and components.

You will collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, and QA to ensure design accuracy and compliance with industry standards. The role emphasizes CAD-driven design using UG NX/CATIA V5, GD&T knowledge, and cross-functional teamwork within a full-time, on-site setting.