Cockpit Trim Plastics DRE - Design & Launch Lead

Fasttek; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 83,000 - 138,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical & Dental

Vision

PTO

Long Term Disability

Life Insurance

401(k) match

Job summary

FastTek Global in Troy, MI is seeking a Design & Release Engineer (DRE) for Interior Trim Plastics on a contract basis. You will lead design, development, and launch of cockpit trim components (bins, trims, glove box, IP doors) from concept to production, ensuring FMVSS compliance and integration with adjacent systems.

The role requires a Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive engineering (Master's preferred) and 5+ years in automotive cockpit engineering.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required.
• Master's degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, material selection and launch of cockpit system components (bins, trims, glove box, IP door panels and more).
• Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system level functionality.
• Lead product development, material selection, tooling reviews and launch of new components from concept to launch.
• Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews to ensure packaging and design issues are addressed/resolved.
• Work with affected teams to ensure plastic trim components are properly accommodated by the Cockpit system.
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
• Define and integrate critical characteristics (CC/SC) with adjacent systems.
• Deliver products to meet quality and reliability requirements and arrive on time for program milestones, with all necessary PPAP documentation.
• Lead Design and Component Integration reviews for each component / system at required milestones.
• Engage with cross-functional teams to deliver robust IP Trim Plastics to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements.
• Ensure validation of the cockpit systems, reviewing test loads, setups, reports, and results.
• Support prototype builds, DV/PV and launch readiness

Skills

Cockpit System engineering

FMVSS validation

Trim plastic design

Injection molding

PLM experience

Regulatory compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

PLM systems

Job description

FastTek Global in Troy, MI is seeking a Design & Release Engineer (DRE) for Interior Trim Plastics on a contract basis. You will lead design, development, and launch of cockpit trim components (bins, trims, glove box, IP doors) from concept to production, ensuring FMVSS compliance and integration with adjacent systems.

The role requires a Bachelors in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive engineering (Master's preferred) and 5+ years in automotive cockpit engineering.