Design & Release Engineer – Body Interior

Jobtailor; Dearborn (MI, MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Microsoft Office Suite

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a Body Interior Engineer to design, develop, validate, release, and implement interior components and systems for assigned vehicle programs.

You will lead master sections supporting manufacturing, cost, timing, safety, quality, assembly, craftsmanship, and ergonomics; coordinate CAD transfers, CAE studies, and Six Sigma processes; and drive PPAP and supplier readiness reviews.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 2 years of experience with body interior components in automotive domain.
• 1 year of CAD experience.
• Knowledge of vehicle functions and Body Interior systems and components.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, release, and implement Body Interior components and systems for assigned vehicle programs.
• Lead development of master sections supporting manufacturing, cost, timing, safety, quality, assembly, craftsmanship, and ergonomics.
• Comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets and GPDS milestone deliverables.
• Apply the GPDS process and maintain program-specific robustness engineering disciplines.

Skills

3D CAD proficiency

CA E studies

Project management

Six Sigma

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

CAD tools

Job description

• Design, develop, validate, release, and implement Body Interior components and systems for assigned vehicle programs
• Lead development of master sections supporting manufacturing, cost, timing, safety, quality, assembly, craftsmanship, and ergonomics
• Comply with program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets and GPDS milestone deliverables
• Apply the GPDS process and maintain program-specific robustness engineering disciplines
• Develop and maintain the Engineering Statement of Work and support sourcing or re-sourcing processes
• Lead CPA package development and ensure engineering and sourcing documentation is complete and delivered to Purchasing
• Support Studio Development, identify high-risk fit-and-finish issues, and manage appearance feasibility
• Conduct package studies and lead CAE studies
• Manage CAD model transfers to and from suppliers
• Complete engineering design and studio surface transfers according to program milestones
• Apply Six Sigma and 8D issue resolution methodologies
• Lead component design reviews and follow the Technical Design Review process
• Release parts in FEDEBOM and WERS throughout the product lifecycle
• Support change control meetings, interface with program change control, and prepare change requests
• Audit and update bills of material for prototype builds and maintain CAD-to-BOM alignment
• Identify required validation, durability, and functional tests; establish and maintain program-specific DVP
• Resolve DPA issues, support PMT processes, and maintain open-issues lists
• Lead parts implementation and sign-off in the assembly plant
• Resolve design, fit/finish, and assembly issues during launch and provide production guidance
• Review and act upon Product Design Letters when affected
• Support VQR, VRTs, and PVT
• Provide technical assistance to suppliers and support or lead component PPAP and supplier readiness reviews

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related discipline
• 2 years of experience with body interior components in an automotive domain
• 1 year of CAD experience
• Knowledge of vehicle functions and Body Interior systems and components, including Door Trim, IP, Hard Trim, and Console
• Strong 3D CAD knowledge and experience with CAE studies
• Solid knowledge of materials properties
• Solid knowledge of interior trim production processes
• Experience in craftsmanship and ergonomics principles
• Solid experience with Studio Development processes and appearance feasibility
• Effective project management skills
• Microsoft Office proficiency, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States
• Visa sponsorship is not available

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in designing and developing Body Interior components and systems for automotive applications, with a strong focus on CAD modeling, project management, and compliance with engineering standards. Proficient in applying Six Sigma methodologies and conducting CAE studies to ensure quality and performance targets are met.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Body Interior Component Design
• 3D CAD Proficiency
• CAE Study Leadership
• Project Management Skills
• Six Sigma Methodologies

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• CAD Experience
• Engineering Design
• Materials Properties Knowledge
• Interior Trim Production Processes
• Craftsmanship Principles
• Ergonomics Principles
• DVP Establishment
• Technical Design Review Process
• Change Control Management
• BOM Alignment

Soft Skills

• Effective Project Management

Industry Keywords

• Automotive Domain
• Body Interior Systems
• Studio Development
• Fit-and-Finish Issues
• PPAP
• Supplier Readiness Reviews

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Office Suite