Product Engineer

Insight Global; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,572 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

A leading staffing solutions company is seeking a Theme Development Engineer in Dearborn, MI, to support vehicle design and feasibility work. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience. They should be proficient in CATIA and have strong 3D modeling skills. This hybrid role involves collaboration with design, engineering, and manufacturing teams to ensure design feasibility and surface integration. Competitive pay between $28-$38 per hour is offered.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience with complete vehicle layout and packaging.
• Understanding of body and trim systems.
• Master’s Degree is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support early-phase vehicle design and feasibility work.
• Translate design intent into production-feasible vehicle surfaces.
• Lead A-surface integration balancing thematic intent and functional needs.

Skills

CATIA

3D modeling

Vehicle feasibility understanding

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or automotive equivalent

Job description

Overview

Target Start Date: ASAP

Duration: 12 months

Work Model: Hybrid – 4 days onsite (Monday–Thursday)

Work Hours: 7:30 AM – 3:30 PM

Overtime Required: Yes (as needed)

Travel Required: No

Location: Dearborn, MI 48124

Pay Rate: $28-38

Role Summary

We are seeking a Theme Development Engineer to support early‑phase vehicle design and feasibility work. This role partners closely with Design Studio, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to translate design intent into production‑feasible vehicle surfaces and concepts. The focus is on A‑surface integration, vehicle packaging, and design feasibility rather than downstream manufacturing execution.

Requirements

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or automotive equivalent

3+ years of experience in:

• Complete vehicle layout and packaging
• Body and Trim systems

Technical Skills

CATIA – independently able to create complex 3D proposals (near‑expert level)

CAD / CAD Design – advanced 3D modeling and concept development

Strong understanding of vehicle feasibility and surface integration

• Master’s Degree
• Basic experience or exposure to:
• Design Release Engineering
• Familiarity with:
• Automotive production processes
• Design studio feasibility tools and workflows
• Experience leading or presenting work to decision‑making forums
• Lead studio property setup and data integrity, including ride height, manikin drop, and overall suitability
• Own Design Feasibility FC Process from FC0 through K6
• Complete and manage:
• Design Development Checklists
• Hardpoints Plans
• Integration of aligned plans into surface models
• Lead A‑surface integration, balancing thematic intent, functional needs, and vehicle attributes
• Guide initial theme setup and development, often ahead of supplier or functional inputs
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to support physical and digital modeling
• Provide concept alternatives to reconcile design vision with functional and program constraints
• Optimize and balance studio inputs while considering future design possibilities
• Manage design data flowing into, within, and out of the design studio