Exterior Body Product Engineer – Closures & Exterior Systems

Zobility; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Zobility seeks a Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of automotive body and exterior components for assigned programs, including fixed glass, wipers, badges, spoilers, and roof rails.

In collaboration with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, and STA, you will drive continuous design improvement, apply GPDS, robustness engineering, and MS Office tools, and ensure compliance with ES, SDS, and regulatory requirements throughout the product

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Automotive/Product/Systems Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years in automotive body/exterior systems development.
• 5+ years preferred for senior-level responsibilities.
• Experience with CAD design and automotive component development.
• Experience with Teamcenter, Vismockup, AVBOM/FEDE BOM, and WERS.
• Experience with client production part approval processes and supplier collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Meet program cost, weight, quality, performance, and timing targets using the Waterfall process.
• Understand and apply GPDS to create engineering plans and deliver program requirements on time.
• Apply Robustness Engineering disciplines and Failure Mode Avoidance tools throughout the product development process.
• Develop ESOW and EC documents.
• Participate in sourcing reviews (SOBA, ED&T reviews, piece and tooling cost reviews, and CPA).
• Actively participate in Technical Design Reviews and cross-functional engineering meetings.
• Design, develop, validate, and release parts through AVBOM/FEDE BOM and WERS throughout the product lifecycle.
• Support Change Control Meetings and worldwide engineering change processes.
• Audit and maintain BOMs with correct part levels, usage, and engineering content for prototype builds and post-Job 1 production.
• Ensure engineering designs comply with WCR, ES, SDS, regulatory, manufacturing, and assembly requirements.
• Identify required validation, durability, and functional testing based on SDS and ES requirements using DVP/eFDVS.
• Define and verify engineering prototype requirements at the component level.
• Leverage AIMS root cause analysis to identify issues and implement permanent corrective actions.
• Apply Six Sigma, 8D, Lean, and other structured problem-solving methodologies as appropriate.
• Support parts implementation and engineering sign-off at assembly plants and assist with quality issues through all program milestones.
• Review PDL revisions and determine appropriate engineering actions when affected. Support VQRs, VRTs, and PVT activities as required.
• Collaborate with STA and provide technical assistance throughout the Supplier Engagement Process.
• Work closely with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Suppliers, and other engineering organizations to resolve technical issues and achieve program objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement in product quality, cost, weight, performance, manufacturability, and assembly.
• Travel to component manufacturing facilities and vehicle assembly plants, domestic and international.

Skills

Product Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

Design & Release

Systems Engineering

Project Management

CAD / CAD Design

Teamcenter

Vismockup

AVBOM / FEDE BOM

WERS

Body & Exterior Systems

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Master's Degree Preferred

Job description

Zobility seeks a Design & Release Engineer to lead the design, development, validation, and release of automotive body and exterior components for assigned programs, including fixed glass, wipers, badges, spoilers, and roof rails.

In collaboration with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, and STA, you will drive continuous design improvement, apply GPDS, robustness engineering, and MS Office tools, and ensure compliance with ES, SDS, and regulatory requirements throughout the product