R&D Design Engineer

Nissan Motor Iberica SA; Farmington Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Employee lease program

Vehicle purchase program

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Nissan in Farmington Hills, MI is seeking an R&D Design Engineer to join the Exterior Design Engineering Team. You will shape the exterior look and function of future Nissan vehicles, focusing on lamps, wipers, washer system, mirrors, horn, and cowl cover, and will create initial design concepts.

The role requires a BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical), 1+ year of related engineering experience, strong data gathering and problem-solving abilities, excellent communication, and

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical) required.
• 1+ year of related professional engineering experience.
• Strong data gathering and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent organization and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own design responsibilities for lamps, wipers, washer system, mirrors, horn, and cowl cover.
• Create initial design concepts based on program requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure quality, timing, and cost.
• Troubleshoot issues and propose corrective actions.
• Work onsite at Farmington Hills, MI.

Skills

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication skills

Detail oriented

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical)

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Job description

Location: Farmington Hills, MI

Job Schedule: Full-time onsite (M-F)

Education Requirement: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical preferred)

Sponsorship: No

Come drive innovation with us. We are currently looking for an R&D Design Engineer to join our organization. The ideal candidate is a highly motivated, detail-oriented engineer looking to join the Exterior Design Engineering Team. Come help shape the exterior look and function of future Nissan vehicles!

A Day in the Life:

• Overall design-responsible for: Lamps, Wipers, Washer System, Mirrors, Horn, Cowl Cover.
• Create initial design concepts based on program-changing content.
• Secure necessary budget for responsible parts.
• Troubleshoot issues.
• Find root cause(s) and propose countermeasure(s).
• Work with suppliers to ensure overall quality, timing, and cost requirements are met.

Who We’re Looking For:

Required:

• Education requirements: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Optical, or Electrical).
• 1 or more years of directly related professional-level engineering experience.
• Ability to gather data, boil it down to key points, and propose solutions.
• Self‑motivated, self‑driven, detail‑oriented problem‑solver.
• Excellent organization and communication skills (written and verbal).
• Ability to perform work onsite at the Farmington Hills, MI, USA office.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or Permanent Resident.
• A clean MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) is required.

Desired:

• Experience in automotive exterior Lamps, Wipers, Mirrors a strong plus.
• Experience in Siemens NX CAD software a strong plus.

Travel Requirements:

occasional business trips up to 2 weeks within North America; also occasional business trips up to 4 weeks overseas (Asia, Europe).

What You’ll Look Forward to at Nissan:

Career Growth and Continuous Learning Opportunities:

Benefit from diverse career paths, cross‑departmental moves, and innovative learning platforms. Enhance your skills through seminars, leadership training, and tuition reimbursement programs, all while playing a vital role in shaping the future of transportation. From day one, you'll have the support to tackle challenges and contribute to impactful solutions across our organization.

Rewards:

Be supported with a Comprehensive Benefits Package, including medical, mental health, parental leave, retirement savings, and unique Nissan perks including discounts on lease vehicles as part of our Employee Lease Program and/or Vehicle Purchase Program (VPP).

For more information access our Nissan Benefits Overview Guide.

Built for Your Best:

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Nissan is committed to a drug‑free workplace. All employment is contingent upon the successful completion of drug and background screenings in accordance with Nissan policies and in compliance with federal, state, and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act and the LosAngeles County Fair Chance Ordinance. Nissan will consider qualified candidates with arrest or conviction records for employment in a manner consistent with these laws.

It is Nissan’s policy to provide Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, gender, military status, disability, or any other status protected by law.

Candidates for this position must be legally authorized to work in the United States and will be required to provide proof of employment eligibility at the time of hire; Nissan uses E‑Verify to validate employment eligibility.

NISSAN FOR EVERYONE

People are our most valuable assets, and Nissan seeks to maximize the power of each individual member of our team. When everyone belongs, the power of NISSAN is undeniable. Nissan aims to improve business results through a workplace and business that meets the needs of our employees and customer base. Nissan is committed to creating a culture where everyone belongs and employees, customers, and partners feel respected, valued, and heard. We have Business Synergy Teams (BSTs) across the Americas that are open to all employees and seek to connect employees through common interests and foster a company culture where all employees feel supported and included. Nissan also values inclusion in our business as we respect and recognize the diversity of our customer base and the communities where we do business. We are committed to procuring innovative goods and services, retailing our products, and communicating from a position that will help us continue to offer our customers competitively designed, market‑driven products.

Join us as we carry our commitment to our employees and customers into the future.

Farmington Hills Michigan United States of America Nissan is more than a car company. We are an innovation company. We take the most innovative thinking in the industry and combine it with performance, value, efficiency, safety and style. The result: Cars that thrill you every time you get behind the wheel. With over 150 million vehicles produced globally, Nissan continues with the goal to enrich the lives of our employees and customers alike.