Mechanical Engineer, Body Systems

Munro & Associates; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Short-term and long-term disability

Paid time off and 14 company paidholid

Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of

Job summary

Munro & Associates is seeking a versatile Mechanical Engineer, Body Systems to bridge mechanical design with business objectives. You will lead assessments, benchmark products, and communicate findings to clients and internal teams.

The candidate will bring a broad engineering background, strong leadership, and the ability to navigate fast-paced, cross-functional environments, delivering practical solutions to complex problems within diverse projects.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years in mechanical engineering, structural systems or related field.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and teams.
• Ability to communicate complex concepts to customers and executives.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering assessments of mechanical components, structures and systems.
• Present technical findings and recommendations to customers and executives.
• Coordinate multidisciplinary project activities across engineering, design, and manufacturing.
• Mentor engineers and guide project deliverables to meet objectives.
• Engage with clients to understand priorities and solve problems.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Structural systems

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication with customers

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Microsoft PowerPoint

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are seeking a versatile, experienced Mechanical Engineer, Body Systems who combines strong mechanical engineering expertise with broad technical capabilities, leadership experience, and exceptional communication skills. This role is ideal for an engineer who can move seamlessly between technical analysis, cross-functional problem-solving, project leadership, and customer-facing presentations.

The ideal candidate brings strong structural and mechanical systems experience, along with a diverse engineering background and the ability to connect technical details to broader business objectives.

About Munro & Associates

With over 35 years of industry experience, Munro & Associates is an engineering consulting firm that helps companies rethink how products are designed, developed, and manufactured. Known for its design-first approach and Lean Design® methodology, Munro partners with organizations across a wide range of industries to reduce costs, improve design and quality, and simplify production.

Through engineering expertise, product teardown and benchmarking, cost analysis, and manufacturing optimization, Munro helps clients solve complex challenges and turn innovative ideas into practical, measurable results. Our team thrives on curiosity, collaboration, and continuous improvement, working on diverse projects that push the boundaries of engineering and technology.

At Munro, you'll work alongside experienced professionals on diverse projects, applying your expertise to solve real-world problems and help clients build better products at lower cost.

What You’ll Do

• Lead Engineering Assessments: Evaluate mechanical components, structures, and integrated systems to identify opportunities for performance improvement, cost reduction, weight optimization, and design innovation.
• Evaluate mechanical and body systems through engineering assessments, product benchmarking, and cost analysis to identify opportunities for cost reduction, weight optimization, improved performance, and manufacturability.
• Apply Broad Technical Expertise: Leverage diversified engineering experience to assess complex systems, understand component interactions, and solve problems beyond a single area of specialization.
• Engage with Customers: Work directly with clients to understand their priorities, uncover underlying challenges, communicate technical findings, and recommend practical solutions.
• Develop and Present Recommendations: Translate complex technical data into clear, compelling presentations, reports, and actionable recommendations for technical and executive audiences.
• Lead Cross-Functional Problem-Solving: Facilitate technical discussions, brainstorming sessions, and collaborative reviews that bring together engineering, design, manufacturing, and business perspectives.
• Demonstrate Technical Agility: Navigate changing priorities, respond confidently to unexpected questions, think critically in real time, and develop solutions in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.
• Provide Technical Leadership: Guide engineering activities, mentor team members, coordinate project deliverables, and ensure work aligns with customer expectations and project objectives.
• Support Product Benchmarking and Innovation: Analyze products, evaluate design and manufacturing approaches, and identify opportunities to improve functionality, quality, manufacturability, and overall value.
• Manage Project Execution: Balance multiple priorities, communicate progress and risks, and ensure technical findings and deliverables are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate Across Disciplines: Apply knowledge of related engineering disciplines, materials, manufacturing processes, and systems integration to develop comprehensive solutions.

What You’ll Bring

Required Qualifications

• 10 years’ experience in mechanical engineering, structural systems, product development, or a closely related technical field.
• Strong experience in structural and mechanical systems; specialized experience in body structures and structural design is highly desirable.
• Broad, diversified engineering experience with the ability to work across multiple technical disciplines rather than within a narrow area of specialization.
• Demonstrated leadership and management experience, including the ability to guide technical work, coordinate priorities, and influence outcomes.
• Proven ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly to customers, executives, and cross-functional teams.
• Strong presentation skills and proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
• Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, including the ability to make sound decisions with incomplete information.
• Proven interpersonal skills and emotional intelligence, with the ability to understand customer needs, read the room, adapt communication styles, and build productive relationships.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and remain effective in a dynamic, customer-facing environment.
• Travel: Approximately 15-25%, with flexibility based on customer and business needs

Preferred Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline preferred.
• Extensive experience in structural design, body structures, closures, mechanical systems integration, or related engineering disciplines.
• Experience across multiple technical areas, including structural engineering, electrical systems, powertrain, materials, or manufacturing engineering.
• Experience with product benchmarking, design reviews, cost analysis, teardown assessments, value engineering, or product optimization.
• Experience presenting technical recommendations to senior technical leaders, executives, or external customers.
• Some experience managing direct reports, including providing performance feedback, supporting employee development, and overseeing day-to-day team responsibilities.
• Experience leading engineering projects, managing teams, mentoring engineers, or coordinating multidisciplinary initiatives.
• Familiarity with engineering design principles, manufacturing processes, material selection, and component integration.
• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Short-term and long-term disability
• Paid time off and 14 company paid holidays
• Tuition reimbursement after 1 year of employment
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning
• Collaborative, hands-on engineering environment
• Exposure to diverse projects, industries, and technical challenges
• Opportunity to solve practical engineering and manufacturing challenges

Munro & Associates is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The duties and responsibilities outlined in this job description are not intended to be comprehensive. The organization reserves the right to assign additional tasks or modify existing responsibilities as operational needs require.