Exterior Systems Design & Release Engineer (Hybrid)

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

HTC Global Services seeks an Applications Engineer for Exterior Systems Design & Release to lead the development and release of exterior vehicle components such as bumpers, grilles, AGS, and related systems. You will work with Studio, PM, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, weight, and performance targets are met throughout the GPDS framework.

The role emphasizes robust design, testing coordination, and strong technical communication, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics or related field.
• Minimum 3 years in automotive exterior systems development.
• Experience with Class-A surface development and Studio interface.
• Strong technical communication, presentation, and time management skills.
• Proficiency with CAD tools: Teamcenter, CATIA, 3DX.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and release of exterior components.
• Drive cost, weight reduction, and design efficiency improvements.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and SDS requirements.
• Coordinate with Studio, Program Management, Manufacturing, Suppliers, and Plants.
• Manage BOMs and change control through lifecycle.
• Support VQR, VRT, and PVT activities as required.
• Apply Ford Performance+ principles to objectives.

Skills

Technical communication

Presentation skills

Time management

Negotiation skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

Teamcenter Engineering

CATIA

3DX

Parametric modeling

Job description

HTC Global Services seeks an Applications Engineer for Exterior Systems Design & Release to lead the development and release of exterior vehicle components such as bumpers, grilles, AGS, and related systems. You will work with Studio, PM, Manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure quality, cost, weight, and performance targets are met throughout the GPDS framework.

The role emphasizes robust design, testing coordination, and strong technical communication, with a hybrid work arrangement and travel