Automotive Design Engineer – Interior & Accessories

Advantage Technical; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Pet Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter Benefit

Parking Benefit

AD&D Insurance

Employee Perks Program

Job summary

Advantage Technical is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to support development of automotive interior accessories from concept through production in Southfield, MI. This onsite role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers to drive successful launches.

You will design and develop components, maintain CAD models and drawings, and manage projects through the full development lifecycle, including supplier engagement and tooling

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in mechanical/automotive/product design field.
• 5+ years automotive product development experience.
• 5+ years designing and launching automotive interior components or accessories.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5/V6 or comparable CAD software.
• Experience with engineering documentation, validation, and product release processes; strong communication and supplier management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive interior components and accessories.
• Create and maintain CAD models, drawings, validation plans, and product documentation.
• Manage products across development lifecycle from concept through production launch.
• Support supplier selection, feasibility reviews, tooling discussions, and product sourcing activities.
• Coordinate prototype builds, testing, validation, and launch readiness activities.
• Drive continuous improvement, cost reduction, and issue resolution initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure product quality, functionality, and manufacturability.
• Support engineering milestones and successful product launches.

Skills

Engineering documentation

Supplier management

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field

Tools

CATIA V5/V6

Job description

Advantage Technical is seeking a seasoned Design Engineer to support development of automotive interior accessories from concept through production in Southfield, MI. This onsite role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and suppliers to drive successful launches.

You will design and develop components, maintain CAD models and drawings, and manage projects through the full development lifecycle, including supplier engagement and tooling