Applications Engineer
Job in
Dearborn, Wayne County, Michigan, 48120, USA
Listed on 2026-10-25
Listing for:
Employee Workplace
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-25
Job specializations:
-
Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Automotive Engineering, Product Engineer
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Location:
Dearborn, MI
Pay Rate: $42.31/hour
Schedule:
Hybrid | Monday-Thursday in office (4 days/week)
Drive the design and development of next-generation automotive body structures. This contract opportunity is ideal for an experienced Mechanical Engineer who enjoys taking vehicle sheet metal components from concept through production launch. You'll work on roof systems, pillars, quarter panels, and upper body structures while collaborating with supplier, manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams to deliver high-performance vehicle designs.
Job Duties- Lead design and release of automotive body structure components from pre-program through launch
- Develop and review 3D CAD models using CATIA V5/V6 or 3DX
- Design upper body sheet metal structures, including roof panels, pillars, and quarter panels
- Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, purchasing, and quality groups
- Support prototype builds, component testing, and product validation activities
- Manage engineering changes while meeting cost, timing, durability, and performance targets
- Support structural performance requirements including safety, NVH, stiffness, and durability
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum 5 years of automotive structures design and release engineering experience
- Experience developing automotive sheet metal components from concept to production
- Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- CATIA V5/V6 and/or 3DX experience preferred
- Knowledge of DFMEA, DVP&R, DMAIC, DFSS, DOE, 8D, and CAD/CAE review processes preferred
- Medical, dental, vision, and pet insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Commuter/Parking Accounts
- People Perks
- Health Savings Account (HSA)
- AD&D Insurance
To View & Apply for jobs on this site that accept applications from your location or country, tap the button below to make a Search.
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).
Search for further Jobs Here:
×