Project Engineer; Automotive exterior & accessories

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and production launch of exterior vehicle components and accessories.
• Manage component development activities from concept through production.
• Develop and maintain engineering requirements, specifications, BOMs, and release documentation.
• Coordinate with suppliers for design reviews, feasibility studies, tooling development, and production readiness.
• Support engineering change management, issue resolution, and cost reduction initiatives.
• Execute and support validation activities including DVP&R, DFMEA, APQP, PPAP, and root cause analysis.
• Work closely with Design, Manufacturing, Purchasing, Quality, and Supplier teams to meet program milestones.
• Support prototype builds, vehicle integration, testing, and launch activities.
• Ensure components meet quality, timing, cost, and performance targets.

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.

5+ years of automotive product development experience.

Experience with automotive exterior systems/components.

• CATIA V5/V6
• Teamcenter
• GD&T
• DFMEA
• DVP&R
• APQP
• PPAP
• BOM Management

• Experience working directly with suppliers and cross‑functional engineering teams.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Automotive OEM or Tier‑1 supplier experience.

• Roof Rack Systems
• Running Boards
• Exterior Trim
• Closures
• Vehicle Accessories

• Vis Mockup
• WERS
• AIMS
• Vehicle Launch Processes
• FMVSS Requirements

• 5+ years of automotive product engineering experience.
• Direct ownership of exterior vehicle components or accessories.
• Strong CATIA and Teamcenter experience.
• Experience leading components from concept through production launch.
• Comfortable working with OEMs, Tier‑1 suppliers, manufacturing plants, and validation teams.
• Strong understanding of automotive development processes and quality tools.