Design and Release Engineer (Body Exterior)

InDepth Engineering Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

InDepth Engineering Solutions is seeking a Design and Release Engineer (Body Exterior) in Auburn Hills, United States. The role involves developing automotive components from initial design through production, managing timelines, and establishing design objectives.

Ideal candidates will have 3-5 years of experience in Class A plastics, preferably within automotive OEMs. The engineer will lead design efforts, ensuring safety compliance and cost reductions while operating independently and cross-functionally.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in Exterior or Interior Class A plastics.
• Experience with automotive OEMs and launch or plant experience preferred.
• Strong ownership mindset and self-starter.
• Comfortable operating independently and seeking answers.

Responsibilities

• Develop components/systems from initial design concept to full production.
• Establish and manage the development timeline for projects.
• Lead design while leveraging internal and external design resources.
• Manage internal documentation for release of systems.

Skills

Design development

Project management

Cross-functional teamwork

Root cause analysis

Tools

Teamcenter

NX CAD

CAE tools

Job description

InDepth Engineering Solutions, LLC | Contract

Design and Release Engineer (Body Exterior)

Auburn Hills, United States | Posted on 04/28/2026

Body Exterior Functional Plastics will be responsible for developing components/systems from initial design concept through full volume production. The Design and Release Engineer will provide feasibility input for development of designs from Product Design Office (PDO) concepts, sketch, and clay models. Establish and manage development timeline for life of project. Develop functional objectives, build objectives, DVPR, and DFMEA for components. The Engineer will lead design, while leveraging external design source and/or internal CAD design resource. The Engineer will be responsible for the release of completed component geometry using Teamcenter/NX CAD tools. Validate virtual designs using CAE resources and perform physical validation via component, system, and vehicle level testing. Manage internal documentation for release of systems. Plan and oversee tool construction and production of assemblies. On site support for vehicle pilot builds and production launch at assembly plant. Responsible for root cause analysis and determination of corrective action for issues with assembly, fit/finish, and functional performance. Analyze and remediate warranty, identify cost reduction opportunities on production of systems, candidate will also be responsible for safety compliance report documents.

Requirements

• 3-5years experience in Exterior or Interior Class A plastics, experiencewith automotive OEM, launch or plant experience are preferred.
• Strong ownership mindset; must be a self‑starter and “go‑getter
• Comfortable operating independently and seeking out answers/resources
• Experience working cross‑functionally across engineering teams