Interior Accessories Design & Release Lead

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Automotive Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of interior accessories systems for Slate vehicles. You will ensure performance targets and FMVSS compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive interior systems, proficiency with Catia V5 and PLM, and strong collaboration skills to drive tech tradeoffs and robust solutions for production

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ electrical/ automotive engineering or related field; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in automotive interior accessories system engineering.
• Experience in at least 3 of the listed areas: interior accessories integration, plastic design, interior materials, validation, etc.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end integration of interior accessory systems (instrument panel trim covers, speaker mounts, storage bins, Cassette trim, etc.).
• Ensure packaging compatibility, interface alignment, and system-level functionality.
• Lead interface with adjacent systems (cockpit, console, body structures, soft trim, electrical, and restraints).
• Work with adjacent systems to ensure accessory components meet vehicle functional objectives.
• Conduct supplier and internal technical reviews to address packaging and design issues.
• Ensure accessories are accommodated by cockpit and console systems.
• Define and integrate critical characteristics (CC/SC) with adjacent systems.
• Deliver products to meet quality and reliability targets and PPAP documentation.
• Lead design and accessory integration reviews at milestones.
• Engage with Studio, Body, Restraints, Design, Manufacturing, Safety, NVH, Vehicle Evaluation to meet performance and component requirements.
• Validate accessory components via test loads, setups, reports, and results; support prototype builds, DV/PV and launch readiness.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical/ electrical/ automotive engineering, or related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Catia V5

PLM

MS Office

Job description

TOOGANN TECHNOLOGIES is seeking an experienced Mechanical/Automotive Engineer to lead the design, development, and integration of interior accessories systems for Slate vehicles. You will ensure performance targets and FMVSS compliance while coordinating with cross-functional teams to meet program milestones.

The role requires 5+ years in automotive interior systems, proficiency with Catia V5 and PLM, and strong collaboration skills to drive tech tradeoffs and robust solutions for production