Design Engineer 2

TekWissen LLC; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Part time

Job summary

TekWissen Group in Southfield, MI is seeking a Design Engineer 2 to own design, validation, and launch of automotive interior components. You will create CAD models and drawings, write DFMEAs and validation plans, and collaborate across Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, and suppliers.

This onsite role supports prototype builds and production launches during a 7-month assignment. The ideal candidate has 5+ years in automotive interior development, strong CATIA CAD skills, and a proven

Qualifications

• 5+ years design, validation, release, and launch experience.
• Experience in automotive interior component development.
• CATIA CAD proficiency required.
• Full product lifecycle ownership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in a related field.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop automotive interior components and systems.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, DVP&R, DFMEAs, validation plans, and releases.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Program Management, and suppliers.
• Lead supplier reviews, feasibility assessments, sourcing support, and tooling discussions.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.

Skills

Automotive interior development

3D modeling

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Product Design Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5/V6 or equivalent CAD tools

Job description

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor, Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients worldwide.

Job Title:

Design Engineer 2

Location:

Southfield, MI, 48076

Duration:

7 Months

Job Type:

Temporary Assignment

Work Type:

Onsite

Job Description:

Purpose of the Team

• The team develops industry-leading vehicle accessories and interior systems that enhance luxury, craftsmanship, functionality, ergonomics, performance, and overall customer experience.

Key Projects:

• This engineer will support the design, development, validation, and launch of accessory products across interior, exterior, performance, and lifestyle categories, from concept through production release.
• Typical Task Breakdown
• Design and develop automotive accessory components and systems.
• Create CAD models, engineering drawings, DVP&R documentation, DFMEAs, validation plans, and engineering releases.
• Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Program Management, and suppliers.
• Lead supplier reviews, feasibility assessments, sourcing support, and tooling discussions.
• Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
• Drive issue resolution, cost optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Mentor junior engineers as needed.

What Makes This Role Interesting?

• This role offers complete ownership of accessory development programs from concept through production.
• The engineer will have the opportunity to influence customer-facing products and directly see their work integrated into Client vehicles.
• Unique Selling Points
• End-to-end product ownership
• Direct impact on customer experience and vehicle personalization
• Collaboration with Design Studio and cross-functional vehicle teams
• Opportunity to work on premium luxury automotive products
• Exposure to a wide variety of materials, suppliers, and manufacturing processes
• Creative freedom and innovation-focused environment

Candidate Requirements:

• 5+Years of Experience Required
• Minimum 5+ years of automotive interior components and systems development experience

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field Disqualifiers

Candidates lacking:

• Automotive interior systems development experience
• Full product lifecycle ownership experience
• CATIA/CAD proficiency
• Required engineering degree
• Best vs. Average Candidate

Ideal candidates will have:

• Multiple vehicle launches from concept through production
• Premium or luxury automotive experience
• Strong supplier management experienceAPQP, GD&T, DFMEA, and tolerance stack-up expertise
• Proven cross-functional leadership experience
• Strong CATIA proficiency
• Performance Indicators

Success will be measured by:

• Achievement of engineering milestones
• Product launch execution
• Design quality and manufacturability
• Cost optimization
• Effective supplier and cross-functional collaboration
• Resolution of technical issues

Top 3 Required Hard Skills

• 1. Automotive Interior Components Development

5+ years Design, validation, release, and launch experience

• 2. Product Development Lifecycle Management

5+ year Concept creation through production launch

• 3. CATIA V5/V6 or Equivalent CAD Tools

5+ years 3D modeling

• Packaging studies
• Engineering drawings
• DFM/DFA evaluations
• Design reviews

Green Flags:

Look for candidates who:

• Have experience owning smaller, high-impact products (cupholders, coolers, storage solutions, accessories, etc.)
• Enjoy shorter development cycles and rapid execution
• Can research suppliers and perform competitive benchmarking/reverse engineering
• Demonstrate entrepreneurial thinking
• Use market research to influence design decisions
• Have a passion for automotive products and customer experience
• Take feedback and obstacles as opportunities rather than roadblocks
• Are resourceful with budgets and cost targets
• Show creativity in solving design and manufacturing challenges
• Are automotive enthusiasts who care about delivering premium products

Red Flags

Avoid candidates who:

• Are highly specialized in only one component or subsystem
• Demonstrate resistance to new ideas or alternative approaches
• Lack flexibility to support multiple product categories
• Prefer highly structured environments over ambiguous, fast-paced development work

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.