Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer

Experis-US; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and Prescription Drug Plans

Dental Plan

Vision Plan

Health Savings Account

Health Flexible Spending Account

Dependent Care Flexible Spending; (FSA

Supplemental Life Insurance

Short Term and Long Term Disability

Business Travel Insurance

401(k), Plus Match

Weekly Pay

Job summary

ManpowerGroup, the parent company of Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions and Jefferson Wells, is seeking an Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer in Auburn Hills, MI onsite. You will manage weight status across programs, develop estimates with the Weight Lead, and publish weight reports to support production readiness.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET) with 5+ years automotive development experience, plus strong data analysis and Microsoft Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of relevant automotive product development experience.
• Knowledge of the overall program development life cycle.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience analyzing data and formulating meaningful conclusions and recommendations.

Responsibilities

• Manage program weight status for one or more vehicle programs from early concept approval through production launch.
• Work closely with the Weight Lead and Program Team to develop and refine vehicle weight estimates.
• Collaborate with Chassis Engineering to support spring development and ensure weight-related readiness for production.
• Create, maintain, and communicate vehicle weight scorecards monthly to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Publish official weight reports (including max options, Homologation, EPA report, spring & label tables) and monitor engineering bulletins for weight impact.

Skills

Data analysis

MS Excel

Microsoft Office

Automotive product development

Program lifecycle knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Job description

As a candidate, I’m excited about the opportunity to step into an Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer role where I can apply my engineering experience to help manage program weight status from early concept approval through production launch. I’ll collaborate with a cross‑functional team to track component and vehicle weights across the development lifecycle, publish official weight reports, and support production assembly readiness through accurate spring tables and compliance‑focused audits.

What is the job?

• Manage program weight status for one or more vehicle programs from early concept approval through production launch.
• Work closely with the Weight Lead and Program Team to develop and refine vehicle weight estimates.
• Collaborate with Chassis Engineering to support spring development and ensure weight‑related readiness for production.
• Create, maintain, and communicate vehicle weight scorecards monthly to keep stakeholders aligned.
• Publish official weight reports (including max options, Homologation, EPA report, spring & label tables) and monitor engineering bulletins for weight impact.

What’s needed?

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
• 5+ years of relevant automotive product development experience.
• Knowledge of the overall program development life cycle.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Experience analyzing data and formulating meaningful conclusions and recommendations.

What in it for me?

• Contribute to critical weight deliverables that support vehicle development and production launch.
• Build strong cross‑functional influence by partnering with engineering teams across the program lifecycle.
• Own recurring reporting and audit activities that drive clarity and compliance readiness.
• Strengthen technical depth through component & vehicle weight audits in CTC pilot and vehicle assembly plants.
• Support engineering decision‑making by monitoring take rates for EPA options and tire/aero enablers.

Benefits

• Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Health Savings Account
• Health Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
• Business Travel Insurance
• 401(k), Plus Match
• Weekly Pay

Job Title: Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer

Location: Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)

Pay Range:

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells. ManpowerGroup® (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast‑changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.