Design Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking an experienced automotive engineer in Dearborn, MI with a Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering. The role requires 5+ years in automotive product development and strong skills in manufacturing processes, CAD tools like CATIA, and familiarity with Ford systems. Candidates must demonstrate analytical problem-solving skills and effective communication for stakeholder management. This opportunity emphasizes collaboration with OEMs and Tier-1 suppliers.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in automotive product development or VAVE/cost engineering.
• Excellent knowledge of sheet metal part design.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with Ford systems and processes (GPDS, WERS, AIMS).

Skills

Experience with manufacturing processes

Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis

Strong understanding of automotive systems

Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA, NX)

Strong supplier collaboration and negotiation skills

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Communication and stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Tools

CAD tools (CATIA, NX)

PLM systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

• Experience with manufacturing processes stamping welding
• Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive product development or VAVE/cost engineering.
• Strong understanding of automotive systems: Underbody and exhaust parts. Excellent knowledge of sheet metal part design
• Experience with manufacturing processes (Stamping , welding, part assembly).
• Knowledge of cost breakdown and should-cost analysis.
• Proficiency in CAD tools (e.g., CATIA, NX) and PLM systems.
• Experience working with OEMs or Tier-1 suppliers.
• Familiarity with Ford systems and processes (GPDS, WERS, AIMS).
• Strong supplier collaboration and negotiation skills.
• Experience in teardown benchmarking and cost workshops.
• Analytical thinking and problem-solving
• Communication and stakeholder management