Engineering Manager - Exterior Accessories

LER TechForce, LLC.; Rochester Hills (MI); On-site; USD 130,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

LER TechForce, LLC. is seeking an Engineering Manager for Exterior Accessories in Rochester Hills, MI.

This role onsite leads the design and integration of exterior accessory systems, guiding cross‑functional teams through development, validation, and milestone-driven execution. The ideal candidate has 10+ years in exterior accessory engineering, strong leadership, and deep knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, and manufacturing processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 10+ years of design and release experience.
• 8+ years in Engineering Accessories for Exteriors.
• Technical expert in exterior components and related systems.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering in end-to-end development and integration of exterior accessories and sub-systems.
• Develop and execute design and integration plans aligned with program milestones.
• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams for system compatibility and performance.
• Identify and mitigate system risks through testing strategies.
• Oversee system-level validation and verification to meet standards.
• Communicate project status to senior leadership.
• Lead cross-functional team to deliver complex accessory systems.

Skills

Leadership

Mechanical design

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Design for Manufacturing

Lean

Job description

Engineering Manager - Exterior Accessories

Are you looking to work for a company that provides an innovative work environment, and your voice is heard? We have a position for an Engineering Manager - Exterior Accessories to work onsite at our client in Rochester Hills, MI Area.

Who we are:

LER TechForce is an industry leader in embedded controls, software, functional safety, and engineering talent. For over 20 years LER has been working with customers across North America. Follow us at: LER TechForce on LinkedIn.

What you will be doing:

• Lead Engineering in the end-to-end development and integration of all exterior accessories and related sub-systems.


• Develop and execute design and integration plans, timelines, and deliverables aligned with program milestones.


• Collaborate with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to ensure seamless system compatibility and performance.


• Identify and mitigate system risks through proactive problem-solving and testing strategies.


• Oversee system-level validation and verification activities, ensuring compliance with regulatory and internal standards.


• Communicate project status, challenges, and solutions to senior leadership and stakeholders.


• Lead a cross‑functional team responsible for the successful design and integration of a complex system of accessories and related systems.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering.


• 10+ years of design and release experience.


• 8+ years in Engineering Accessories for Exteriors


• Technical expert in exterior components and related systems.


• Excellent communication, team building, time management, and relationship building skills.


• Ability to lead teams and meetings through technical tradeoffs and optimized solutions with attention to detail.


• Experience with technical tools such as DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Lean, and other tool chains.


• Broad vehicle technical and vehicle development process knowledge, including how to set technical targets, work with teams to determine feasibility (virtually and physically), and validate with statistical confidence.


• Ability and desire to build your own team and work in a fun and fast‑paced environment.

Preferred:

Experience in environmental testing and vehicle system integration.

Splash guards / mud flaps, Rock guards, Hood protectors (bug shields), Paint protection film (PPF), Door edge guards, Door sill protectors, Body side moldings, Rear bumper protectors, Fender flares.