DRE - Interior Accessories #1065051

Fasttek; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FastTek Global is seeking an experienced DRE - Interior Accessories in Troy, Michigan to lead design, development, and integration of interior accessory systems for vehicles. The role ensures performance, FMVSS compliance, and timely program milestones through APQP processes and cross-functional teamwork.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in automotive interior systems engineering, Catia V5 expertise, and PLM experience, with strong communication and leadership skills for collaboration across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required; Master's preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive Interior Accessories System engineering.
• Experience with Catia V5; PLM experience and engineering changes processing.
• Knowledge of all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration of interior accessory systems (instrument panel trim covers, speaker mounts, storage bins, etc.).
• Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system-level functionality.
• Lead interfaces with adjacent systems (cockpit, console, body structures, soft trim, electrical, restraints).
• Support prototype builds, DV/PV and launch readiness.
• Deliver products to meet quality and reliability targets with PPAP documentation.

Skills

Interior accessories systems

Regulatory compliance

Leadership & cross-functional teamwork

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/automotive engineering

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Catia V5

PLM

Job description

Troy, Michigan

DRE - Interior Accessories #1065051

Job Description:

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

We for a dynamic, experienced DRE - Interior Accessories to join our growing team. This role will be responsible for leading the design, development, and integration of interior accessories systems including cockpit storage bins, organizers, Cassette trim, trim covers, speaker mount, and other customer-facing accessory features for our vehicles. This role will be ensuring that product target performance and features, as well as FMVSS requirements, are met. The individual will be responsible for understanding the vehicle's technical specifications and performance targets. Utilizing the APQP process and supporting documentation, this position will ensure our quality, performance, and regulatory objectives are achieved and sustained throughout the vehicle lifecycle.

WHAT YOU GET TO DO:

• Lead end to end integration of interior accessory component systems (instrument panel trim covers, speaker mounts, storage bins, Cassette trim and etc).
• Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system level functionality.
• Lead interface with adjacent systems (cockpit, console, body structures, soft trim, electrical, and restraints).
• Work directly with our adjacent systems to ensure accessory components meet vehicle functional objectives.
• Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews to ensure packaging and design issues are addressed/resolved.
• Work with affected teams to ensure that accessories (removable trim covers, speaker system mounts, IP trim, and more) are properly accommodated by the cockpit and console 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 accessory component integration reviews for each component / system at required milestones.
• Engage with Studio, Body, Restraints, Design, Manufacturing, Safety, Vehicle Integration (NVH, Vehicle Dynamics), and Vehicle Evaluation and Verification to deliver robust accessory component systems to production that meet vehicle level performance and component requirements.
• Ensure validation of the accessories components, reviewing test loads, set ups, reports, and results for both internal and external testing.
• Support prototype builds, DV/PV and launch readiness

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE TEAM:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field is required. Master's degree is preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive Interior Accessories System engineering.
• Applications-specific experience in at least 3 of the following areas / components:
• Automotive Interior accessories integration or consumer product experience.
• Plastic part design and injection molding
• Interior plastic materials
• Interior component validation other 3rd party validation.
• Experience working with Catia V5 (opening and saving models / drawings, editing drawings, section cutting and taking measurements, etc.). Modeling skills are also a plus.
• Experience working within a PLM and releasing components and processing engineering changes.
• Functional experience with all NHTSA / FMVSS, CARB, EPA, FCC, or other regulatory requirements.
• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams to achieve common goals.
• Highly adaptable and proactive, excelling in fast-paced start-up and new model launch environments.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must have the ability to travel (up to 10%).
• Must have the ability to lift up to 35 pounds.
• Must have the ability to stand, walk, and perform repetitive tasks for extended periods.

Additional Info:

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet. We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories.Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra. We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashionedhard work for 24 years!

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused.

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest. Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

• Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
• Vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
• Long Term Disability (100% paid)
• Life Insurance (100% paid)
• 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

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