Design Engineer 2

Start/End Dates: 07/09/2026 - 17/04/2027
Sourcing / Candidate Location: Michigan Hub Southfield
Job Title: Engineering & IT - Design Engineer 2
Michigan: Seeking a more senior engineer who can work independently and design with limited oversight.
Bay Area: Open to less experienced candidates due to greater mentorship and coaching opportunities.
Equipment/Software XP Required:
CATIA V5/V6 (or equivalent CAD software) Engineering analysis and design tools Windows engineering environment
Top 3 Required Hard Skills
1. Automotive Interior Components Development
5+ years Design, validation, release, and launch experience
2. Product Development Lifecycle Management
5+ years
Concept creation through production launch
3. CATIA V5/V6 or Equivalent CAD Tools
5+ years
•3D modeling
•Packaging studies
•Engineering drawings
•DFM/DFA evaluations
•Design reviews
Preferred Qualifications

• Experience developing premium or luxury automotive interior systems.
• Experience launching multiple vehicle programs from concept through production.
• Experience with APQP, GD&T, tolerance stack analysis, FMEA facilitation, and automotive quality processes.
• Working knowledge of craftsmanship, fit-and-finish, durability, NVH, ergonomics, safety, and customer-perceived quality requirements for interior systems.
• Experience mentoring engineers and leading technical development activities across global and cross-functional teams.
• A love for elegant engineering.

Typical Day in the Role
Purpose of the Team
The team develops industry-leading vehicle accessories and interior systems that enhance luxury, craftsmanship, functionality, ergonomics, performance, and overall customer experience.
Key Projects
This engineer will support the design, development, validation, and launch of accessory products across interior, exterior, performance, and lifestyle categories, from concept through production release.
Typical Task Breakdown
•Design and develop automotive accessory components and systems.
•Create CAD models, engineering drawings, DVP&R documentation, DFMEAs, validation plans, and engineering releases.
•Collaborate with Design, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Marketing, Program Management, and suppliers.
•Lead supplier reviews, feasibility assessments, sourcing support, and tooling discussions.
•Support prototype builds, validation testing, and production launches.
•Drive issue resolution, cost optimization, and continuous improvement efforts.
•Mentor junior engineers as needed.
What Makes This Role Interesting?
This role offers complete ownership of accessory development programs from concept through production. The engineer will have the opportunity to influence customer-facing products and directly see their work integrated into our vehicles.
Candidate Requirements
•5+Years of Experience Required
•Minimum 5+ years of automotive interior components and systems development experience
Education
Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, Product Design Engineering, or related field Disqualifiers
Candidates lacking:
•Automotive interior systems development experience •Full product lifecycle ownership experience
•CATIA/CAD proficiency
•Required engineering degree
•Best vs. Average Candidate
Ideal candidates will have:
•Multiple vehicles launch from concept through production
•Premium or luxury automotive experience
•Strong supplier management experience
•APQP, GD&T, DFMEA, and tolerance stack-up expertise
•Proven cross-functional leadership experience
•Strong CATIA proficiency
•Performance Indicators
Success will be measured by:
•Achievement of engineering milestones
•Product launch execution
•Design quality and manufacturability
•Cost optimization
•Effective supplier and cross-functional collaboration •Resolution of technical issues