Theme Development Engineer
Job in
Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48120, USA
Listed on 2026-06-06
Listing for:
Epitec
Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-06-06
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Engineering Design & Technologists
Job Description & How to Apply Below
- Location:
Dearborn, Michigan - Type:
Contract - Job #102337
Theme Development Engineer (GSR7 / GSR8)
Epitec is seeking to support a leading global U.S. automaker in hiring a Theme Development Engineer to help translate advanced design vision into production?feasible vehicle surfaces and models.
Location
- Hybrid - 4 days onsite (Monday-Thursday) Metro Detroit area
- Long-Term Contract Opportunity
- Medical Benefits & PTO Included
This role bridges Design Studio creativity with Engineering and Manufacturing feasibility. You'll lead surface development, studio data integrity, and feasibility activities while preserving emotive design intent through the full development lifecycle.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead Studio property setup and data integrity (ride height, manikin drop, pedigree)
- Own Design Feasibility FC process from FC0 through K6
- Complete Design Development Checklists and Hard points Plans
- Integrate engineering and manufacturing inputs into A?surface
- Guide theme setup ahead of functional, supplier, and attribute inputs
- Maintain Surface Scaffold files for physical and digital models
- Develop alternative concepts to reconcile functional and thematic intent
- Optimize and balance studio inputs while supporting future theme vision
- Manage data flow within and across the Design Studio
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (or automotive equivalent)
- 3+ years of complete vehicle layout / packaging experience
- Including Body & Trim systems
- Near?expert CATIA capability
- Independently creating complex 3D proposals
- Strong CAD fundamentals, including:
- Packaging
- A?surface & surface scaffolds
- Integration & studio data management
- Comfortable working cross?functionally with:
- Design Studio
- Engineering
- Manufacturing
- Some Design Release Engineer (DRE) exposure (even basic)
- Basic Structural Engineering understanding
- BIW, load paths, constraints
- Familiarity with legislative requirements impacting feasibility
- Visibility
- Pedestrian safety
- Lighting regulations
- Strong understanding of production processes
- Tooling
- Assembly
- Stack?ups, gaps & flush
- Forming limits
- Proven experience presenting or leading in high?visibility forums
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