Product Engineering - Project Engineer 4

Apex Systems; Warren (MI); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

ESPP

HSA option

On-demand training

Career development resources

Job summary

Everforth Apex Systems in Warren, MI is seeking a Product Engineering - Project Engineer 4 to lead the development, integration, validation, and launch of instrument panel, floor console, and decorative trim systems. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and cost targets across the vehicle portfolio.

Responsibilities include leading design, analysis, and validation activities, using DFMEA/DRBFM, ICDs, and PFMEA, while coordinating with CAE and PDT teams to ensure on-time program launches and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related).
• 8–10 years in instrument panel, floor console, and decorative trim development through launch.
• Experience with IP, FC, and decorative trim systems and design for manufacturability.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, analysis, and validation of instrument panel and console subsystems.
• Perform engineering evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs.
• Use DFMEA, PFMEA, and ICDs to develop system solutions.
• Manage CAD development and packaging with other vehicle systems teams.
• Lead program launch activities with focus on quality and on-time execution.
• Collaborate with CAE for robustness validation and design iterations.
• Travel as needed to supplier and company locations.

Skills

DFMEA/DRBFM

Design for manufacturability

CAD workflows

Project coordination

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

NX/Unigraphics

VisMockup

CAD workflows

MS Word

PowerPoint

Excel

Project

Job description

Job# 3051081

Job Description:

Product Engineering - Project Engineer 4

Location: Warren, Michigan (Onsite)

Role Overview

As an Interior Design Release Engineer (DRE), you will serve as a technical authority for Instrument Panel (IP), floor console (FC), or decorative trim. You will lead the engineering development, integration, validation, and launch of these systems. This role focuses on safety, quality, technical excellence, and flawless execution to achieve cost, quality, mass, and performance targets across the vehicle portfolio.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, analysis, and validation of instrument panel and console subsystems.
• Perform engineering design evaluations and concept development across vehicle programs.
• Utilize engineering tools such as DFMEA, ICDs, and PFMEA to develop system solutions.
• Assess design for manufacturability, including processes like injection molding, vibration welding, and vacuum forming.
• Manage CAD development and package components, collaborating with other vehicle systems teams.
• Balance business imperatives, including cost, part count, mass, complexity, and timing.
• Communicate information with internal and external organizations and lead the product development team (PDT).
• Support the creation of Statements of Requirements (SOR) and lead the development of statements of work.
• Lead program launch activities with a focus on quality and on-time execution.
• Contribute to enterprise initiatives such as CAE-driven design, virtual execution, and automation.
• Travel as needed to support activities at supplier and company locations.

Required Qualifications

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials, or related).

Experience

8–10 years in instrument panel, floor console, and decorative trim development, with exposure from product definition through launch.

Technical Skills

• Expertise in injection molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew wrapping of substrates.
• Knowledge of IP, IP Structure, and Floor Console performance requirements and applicable regulations.
• Proficiency in component/subsystem design, vehicle integration, and design for manufacturability.
• Mastery of DFMEA/DRBFM, ADVP&R development, and ICDs.
• Partnership with CAE to validate robustness and inform design iterations.
• DFSS Green Belt certification.
• Proficiency with CAD workflows, release processes, and visualization tools (e.g., VisMockup, NX/UniGraphics).
• Knowledge of MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Project.

Preferred Qualifications

• DFSS Black Belt certification.
• Project management capability; PMI/PMP certification is preferred.

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Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

Benefits Overview

• Medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP).
• 401K program allowing contributions typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) on the HDHP plan.
• SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions.
• Corporate discount savings program and other discounts.
• On-demand training program.
• Certification preparation access.
• Library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars available after 6+ months of tenure.
• Certification discounts and other perks to associations such as CompTIA and IIBA.
• Dedicated customer service team for consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources.
• Certified Career Coach.
• Full list of benefits, programs, support teams and resources within the ‘Welcome Packet’ provided by an Everforth Apex team member.

Everforth Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

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Everforth Apex is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Everforth Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.