Lead Automotive Systems Engineer: Concept to Production

SEGULA Technologies; Troy (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group seeking a Master’s degree holder to lead design and development of vehicle systems from concept to production, coordinating with OEM and Tier-1 teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines.

Responsibilities include managing BOMs, supplier development, and applying DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T, APQP, and PPAP to deliver production-ready designs, plus DVP&R planning and testing across multiple domains.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering is required.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development of vehicle systems from concept to production across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing.
• Own BOM, RFQ requirements, sourcing guidance, and supplier development to meet timing and cost targets.
• Apply DFMEA, PFMEA, design for manufacturability and assembly, GD&T, APQP, and PPAP to deliver production-ready designs.
• Create and release CAD models and drawings in PLM; manage change control through validation.
• Plan and execute DVP&R and system and vehicle testing for functional, durability, and regulatory goals across powertrain, thermal, fuel and aftertreatment, electrical and infotainment, ADAS, and EV charging.
• Perform root cause analysis using structured problem-solving methods and drive corrective and preventive actions.
• Perform ECU software updates and diagnostics, coordinate issue resolution with software, hardware, and integration teams.
• Support calibrations, prototype builds, proving-ground activities, issue tracking, and cost-reduction proposals.

Education

Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering

Tools

PLM

Job description

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group seeking a Master’s degree holder to lead design and development of vehicle systems from concept to production, coordinating with OEM and Tier-1 teams across mechanical, electrical, software, and manufacturing disciplines.

Responsibilities include managing BOMs, supplier development, and applying DFMEA, PFMEA, GD&T, APQP, and PPAP to deliver production-ready designs, plus DVP&R planning and testing across multiple domains.