Resident Engineer

Veoneer Safety Systems USA; Southfield (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Veoneer Safety Systems is seeking a Resident Engineer in Southfield, MI. You will serve as the primary customer interface for vehicle-specific electronic ECU module customization and launches, developing configuration files, releasing builds, and supporting engineering deliverables.

Responsibilities include maintaining BOMs, drawings, and documentation, performing system-level testing, and coordinating with global teams for continuous improvements in our production and prototype workflows.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering required.
• Electrical engineering specialization preferred.
• Minimum 3 years industry experience required.
• Ability to understand complex systems and translate to simpler terms.
• Customer-focused with strong teamwork skills.
• Honest, transparent and reliable communication.

Responsibilities

• Primary customer interface for vehicle ECUs customization and launches.
• Develop vehicle-specific configuration files and manage their release.
• Provide product support, data retrieval and analysis.
• Track MRDs for prototype parts and communicate with the customer.
• Support customer site for prototype and production-launch builds.
• Assist with electrical bench testing and system-level tests.
• Release updated part numbers and related documentation (drawings, ICD, assembly instructions).
• Create and maintain End Item BOMs, drawings and PPAP-related processes.
• Perform peer reviews to ensure high-quality deliveries.
• Interface daily with customer and Veoneer teams to ensure smooth information flow.
• Collaborate with global Resident Engineers across countries.
• Manage change requests impacting vehicle programs.
• Drive continuous improvements in daily team activities.

Skills

3+ years industry experience

System-level understanding

Customer focus

Teamwork

Build trust

Electronics experience

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Electrical Engineering degree

Job description

Job Title:Resident Engineer

Job Location:Southfield, MI

What we offer:

VeoneerSafety Systemsis the world leader in Automotive Electronic Safety Systems. Veoneer’s scalable, best-in-class restraint control systems are mitigating the effects of a car crash. To date, we have delivered more than 1 billion devices to car manufacturers globally.

Veoneer Safety Systems has an international and collaborative team of 2,700 employees in 11 countries.We empower our people and are dedicated to their professional development and growth.

Veoneer Safety Systems – Protect Everyone in Every Crash.

What you'll do:

• Primary customer interface for specific vehicles related to the customization and launching of Electronic ECU Modules

• Support customer and Veoneer deliverables including:

  • Developing vehicle specific configuration files and managing their release through the Veoneer system

  • Provide Product support and data retrieval and analysis

  • Track Material Required Dates (MRDs) for prototype parts to the customer

  • Customer site support for prototype and production-launch builds, as needed

  • Support customer with electrical bench testing and system level tests

  • Use customer systems to release updated part numbers and associated documentation (drawings, ICD, assembly instructions, service, etc.)

  • Create and maintain End Item BOMs, drawings and support Veoneer manufacturing plant PPAP processes

  • Perform peer reviews with colleagues to ensure the highest of quality deliveries to the customer

  • Interface daily with customer and Veoneer team to ensure proper flow of information between the teams

  • Work in a global team with Resident Engineers in multiple countries

  • Manage change requests that impact responsible vehicle programs

  • Help drive continuous improvements in the daily activities of the team

What you'll bring:

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering Degree required, Electrical Engineering degree preferred

• Minimum of 3 years industry experience

• Ability to understand complex systems and help clarify into simpler terms

• Electronics experience preferred

• Customer focus: Understand customer needs and ensure deliverables meet customer expectations

• Teamwork: Engage & inspire others; drive collaboration

• Build trust: Honest, transparent and reliable