Automotive Roof Systems Product Engineer

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Product Engineer specializing in automotive roof systems to lead design, development, validation, and release activities. You will drive cost and weight optimization while ensuring manufacturing compatibility and supplier collaboration to meet program milestones.

The role requires CAD proficiency (CATIA/3DX/Teamcenter), GD&T expertise, and strong problem-solving abilities. Domestic and international travel may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years in automotive design or mechanism launch.
• Experience in mechanical product design and development.
• Proficient in CAD tools CATIA, 3DX, or Teamcenter.
• Familiar with GD&T and tolerance analysis.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Willingness to travel domestically and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of automotive roof systems and related components.
• Drive design improvements to enhance product quality while optimizing cost and weight.
• Lead supplier engineering activities and guide component design to meet engineering and manufacturing requirements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure vehicle-level system integration and component interface compatibility.
• Perform and review engineering analyses, including GD&T tolerance stack-ups, CAE, and dynamic simulations.
• Prepare and present technical presentations for engineering and management reviews.
• Participate in technical design reviews and ensure compliance with applicable design requirements.
• Review CAD models and engineering drawings to verify design feasibility, functionality, and manufacturing requirements.
• Develop and review DFMEAs, PFMEAs, boundary diagrams, P-diagrams, and design validation plans.
• Identify validation, durability, and functional testing requirements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using problem-solving methodologies such as 8D and 5 Why.
• Support prototype development, part validation, and production launch activities.
• Resolve product quality and manufacturing issues throughout development and production milestones.
• Support supplier quality activities and ensure components meet engineering and performance requirements.
• Evaluate engineering changes and assess their impact on product design and development.
• Support sourcing activities, including engineering cost, tooling, and piece-cost reviews.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturing facilities as required.

Skills

CAD tools

Mechanical design

GD&T

Problem solving

MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

3DX

Teamcenter

CAE tools

Job description

HTC Global Services is seeking a Product Engineer specializing in automotive roof systems to lead design, development, validation, and release activities. You will drive cost and weight optimization while ensuring manufacturing compatibility and supplier collaboration to meet program milestones.

The role requires CAD proficiency (CATIA/3DX/Teamcenter), GD&T expertise, and strong problem-solving abilities. Domestic and international travel may be required.