Product Engineer General

• Location: Dearborn, Michigan
• Type: Contract
• Job #102337

Job Title: Product Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM EST (In-person Mon-Thu and remote on Fridays)
Pay: $40.31 per hour

Summary

As a Theme Development Engineer, you will partner closely with Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to translate design vision into production-feasible reality. This role bridges styling and engineering-developing early concepts, integrating functional and manufacturing inputs into A-surface, and supporting both digital and physical model development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead studio property setup and integrity, including:
  • Content and data pedigree
  • Ride height
  • Manikin drop
  • Overall package suitability
• Lead completion of studies within the Design Feasibility FC Process (FC0 through K6), including:
  • Design Development Checklists
  • Hardpoints Plan
  • Integration of aligned plans into surface data
• Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs while preserving emotive character and design intent
• Guide initial theme setup and development, often ahead of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
• Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to support both physical and digital model development and theme overlays
• Provide concept alternatives and provocations to help reconcile thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
• Manage data flow within, into, and out of the design studio
• Build and support physical models that validate concepts and feasibility

Required Skills

• CATIA - Independently create complex 3D proposals; near-expert proficiency
• CAD - Independently create complex 3D proposals; near-expert proficiency
• CAD Design - Advanced capability in complex 3D design development

Preferred Skills

• Design Release Engineering - Basic understanding and hands-on experience
• Structural Engineering - Basic understanding and exposure

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or automotive-equivalent degree
• 3+ years of experience in complete vehicle layout/package
  • Including Body and Trim
• Strong understanding of production processes
• Familiarity with design feasibility tools and studio feasibility progression
• Working knowledge of legislative requirements impacting design feasibility
• Experience leading reviews and presenting to decision-making forum

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's Degree

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