Interior Accessories Design & Release Engineer – Prototyping

Expleo; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Comprehensive benefits

Paid holidays & PTO

Career development

Strong team culture

Job summary

Expleo USA is seeking an Interior Accessories Design & Release Engineer to join our Troy, Michigan team. This role focuses on designing and releasing interior components for Mopar programs, coordinating with suppliers, and leading engineering validation efforts.

Responsibilities include managing source packages, conducting supplier reviews, and driving cost-saving improvements while supporting prototypes and testing activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Proven experience designing and releasing automotive interior accessories and components.
• Experience with plastic injection molded components, soft trim, textiles, foam, decorative surfaces, and interior assembly systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage Source Package documents.
• Support Mopar Purchasing in reviewing suppliers’ submissions and supplier selection.
• Design and release new Interior Accessories and components for Mopar programs.
• Support supplier development activities and prototype efforts.
• Lead weekly engineering development meetings with suppliers and Mopar team.
• Lead vehicle and system-level testing for assigned projects.
• Approve Engineering PPAP documents (Drawings, Dimensional Reports, Validation Documentation).
• Drive cost savings initiatives for assigned components.

Skills

Communication

Collaboration

Automotive interior design

CAD tools

Education

B.S. in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Expleo USA is seeking an Interior Accessories Design & Release Engineer to join our Troy, Michigan team. This role focuses on designing and releasing interior components for Mopar programs, coordinating with suppliers, and leading engineering validation efforts.

Responsibilities include managing source packages, conducting supplier reviews, and driving cost-saving improvements while supporting prototypes and testing activities.