Exterior Accessories Design & Release Engineer

Expleo Group; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits

Paid Time Off – Five weeks per year

Career Development – Access to training and certifications

Supportive Team Culture

Job summary

Expleo Group is seeking an Exterior Accessories Design & Release Engineer to join their team in Troy, Michigan. The successful candidate will manage and design automotive accessories, leading testing and supporting suppliers. A Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in exterior accessories design are required. The role offers competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and an onsite work model with opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Strong communication skills are essential.
• Proven experience with designing exterior automotive accessories using metal materials.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Source Package documents.
• Support Mopar Purchasing in reviewing suppliers’ technical submissions.
• Design and release new Accessories for Body and Exterior commodities.
• Support component supplier development activities.
• Lead vehicle and system-level testing for assigned projects.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Experience in designing exterior automotive accessories

Knowledge of GD&T

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Exterior Accessories Design & Release Engineer

EXPLEO USA is looking for an Exterior Accessories Design & Release Engineer to join a dynamic and expanding team in Troy, Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Source Package documents.
• Support Mopar Purchasing to review suppliers’ technical submissions and select suppliers.
• Design and release new Accessories for Body and Exterior commodities.
• Support component supplier development activities as needed.
• Support component and vehicle prototype efforts to demonstrate early proof of concept.
• Host weekly engineering development meetings with the supplier and Mopar team members.
• Lead vehicle and system-level testing for assigned projects.
• Approve Engineering PPAP documents (Drawings, Dimensional, Validation).
• Track and manage projects for on-time launch.
• Lead change management of assigned components as needed.
• Manage root cause analysis of assigned quality issues, tracked through GIMs.
• Manage Cost Savings initiatives of assigned components (technical and commercial).

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Must have proven experience in designing exterior automotive accessories using metal materials, including metal structures, brackets, and exterior sheet‑metal assemblies. GD&T knowledge is a plus.

What We Offer

• Competitive Compensation
• Comprehensive Benefits for you and your dependents
• Paid Time Off – Five weeks per year
• Onsite Work Model – Work hands‑on in Troy, MI more than 3 days per week
• Career Development – Access to training, certifications, and leadership opportunities
• Supportive Team Culture – Work with a team that values continuous learning and growth

Expleo is a trusted partner for end‑to‑end, integrated engineering, production support, MRO, and quality services, with a presence in over 30 countries. To find out more, visit www.expleogroup.com

Expleo is an equal opportunity employer. We commit to non‑discrimination in all stages of the recruitment process, ensuring fair and unbiased hiring practices.