Senior Exterior Plastics Engineer – Vehicle Closures

PRI Global; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm is seeking a Closures Plastics Engineer in Detroit, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design and must be adept at creating complex CAD models. This role emphasizes collaboration within a cross-functional team to innovate and enhance vehicle features. The successful applicant will hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong problem-solving skills. This is a contract position.

Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development.
• Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models.
• Good understanding of computational tools available to design engineers.

Responsibilities

• Lead packaging and engineering design for exterior plastics.
• Create innovative systems focusing on quality and efficiency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams for vehicle enhancement.

Skills

CAD design

Thermoplastic materials

3D problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5 or V6

Job description

A leading automotive engineering firm is seeking a Closures Plastics Engineer in Detroit, Michigan. The ideal candidate will have 2-4+ years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design and must be adept at creating complex CAD models. This role emphasizes collaboration within a cross-functional team to innovate and enhance vehicle features. The successful applicant will hold a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and possess strong problem-solving skills. This is a contract position.