Vehicle Integration Engineer

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Vehicle Systems Engineer to drive cross-system integration and validation across assigned vehicle programs. This role requires leading technical objectives, coordinating across body, interior, or electrical domains, and ensuring issue resolution from concept through production.

You will develop deep systems understanding, manage DVP&R activities, and collaborate with teams to implement voice-of-the-customer requirements while maintaining

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering or related field.
• Proven automotive product development and vehicle systems engineering experience.
• Strong end-to-end understanding of vehicle integration.
• Structured problem-solving: root-cause analysis, containment, corrective action.
• Experience with design verification, validation, and lifecycle processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle-level development and execution for an assigned functional domain (Body, Interior, or Electrical).
• Define voice-of-the-customer requirements and program vehicle functional objectives.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) for system and vehicle validation.
• Support integration of new vehicle features and advanced capabilities.
• Participate in cross-program technical governance to drive design consistency.
• Lead root-cause analysis and corrective actions with cross-functional teams.
• Plan and execute ride-and-drive events and validation activities.

Skills

Systems Engineering

Root Cause Analysis

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Executive Communication

Self-Management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Position Summary

Drive the voice-of-the-customer strategy, establish technical objectives, and lead vehicle-level development and validation testing for assigned vehicle programs. Serves as the functional integration lead to ensure seamless cross-system execution, quality, and robust issue resolution from concept through production.

Key Responsibilities

• Functional Area Leadership: Lead vehicle-level development and execution for an assigned functional domain (Body, Interior, or Electrical) on specific vehicle programs.
• Customer & Technical Objectives: Define voice-of-the-customer requirements and establish program vehicle functional objectives.
• DVP&R Management: Develop and execute comprehensive Design Verification Plans & Reports (DVP&R) to ensure full system and vehicle-level validation.
• Feature Integration: Support the seamless integration of new vehicle features, technologies, and advanced functional capabilities.
• Best Practice Alignment: Active participation in cross-program technical governance (Tech Clubs) to drive design consistency and standard execution across vehicle lines.
• Issue Resolution: Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action processes by convening cross-functional engineering teams to resolve complex technical issues.
• Vehicle Evaluations: Plan and execute ride-and-drive events, overnight vehicle evaluations, validation drive trips, and pilot build support activities.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, or related field).
• Automotive Engineering Experience: Proven background in automotive product development, vehicle systems engineering, and component/system-level integration.
• Systems Engineering Perspective: Strong end-to-end understanding of complete vehicle systems and overall vehicle integration.
• Issue Resolution Expertise: Solid understanding of structured engineering problem-solving methodologies (root cause analysis, containment, and corrective action planning).
• Validation & Development: Solid grasp of the complete automotive vehicle development lifecycle, build phases, and validation processes.
• Communication & Collaboration: Excellent communication skills with the ability to translate complex technical issues into executive summary recommendations; proven team player able to build consensus across cross-functional groups.
• Self-Management: Highly organized, self-motivated, and capable of prioritizing multiple complex tasks under program deadlines.
• Core Tools & Driving Requirements: Strong proficiency in standard office productivity tools (Microsoft Office Suite) and a valid driver's license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Advanced Technologies: Familiarity with Autonomous Driving (AD/ADAS) technologies and Electrified Propulsion Systems (EV/HEV).
• Design & Quality Standards: DFSS (Design for Six Sigma) Green Belt or Black Belt certification.
• Production & Design Release: Hands-on experience with component design release, manufacturing assembly processes, and launch quality management.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.