Interior Component Engineer

Job Description

Job Description

The Interior Plastics Release Engineer will be responsible for interior vehicle packaging, engineering design direction, and component release throughout all phases of vehicle development and launch. This role will translate customer requirements into engineering specifications, establish design direction, and ensure critical program milestones are achieved while balancing the priorities of multiple customers.

The engineer will establish the physical and functional integration of interior functional plastic components, ensuring designs meet program objectives, technical requirements, and performance expectations from initial planning through vehicle launch.

Responsibilities

• Manage interior vehicle packaging, engineering design, and component release activities throughout the vehicle development process.
• Translate customer requirements and functional objectives into engineering metrics, technical requirements, and design solutions.
• Establish and maintain engineering design direction to support program objectives and customer expectations.
• Manage critical program milestones and ensure timely execution of engineering deliverables.
• Balance competing priorities across multiple customers and vehicle programs.
• Establish the physical and functional integration of interior plastic components.
• Develop, evaluate, and analyze alternative design concepts and engineering solutions.
• Perform component packaging and system integration activities to ensure proper fit, function, and performance.
• Benchmark competitive vehicles to identify design opportunities and industry best practices.
• Support engineering activities through all phases of the program, from initial planning through vehicle launch.
• Participate in supplier visits as needed to investigate quality concerns, review supplier processes, and support root-cause analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering preferred; however, a degree is not required.
• Approximately 3–5 years of relevant engineering experience preferred.
• Master's degree candidates will also be considered.
• Relevant hands-on engineering experience will be weighted more heavily than advanced education.
• Experience with automotive interior plastics, vehicle packaging, component integration, or engineering release activities is preferred.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles, functional requirements, and component integration.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet program deadlines, and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to local supplier facilities as business needs require.

Additional Position Information

• Primary Work Locations: Warren, MI
• Travel: Occasional local supplier visits may be required. Travel is expected to be infrequent but may increase during production ramp-up and component sourcing activities.

ABOUT US

Founded in 1998 in Clinton Township, Michigan, Prestige Engineering is part of the Prestige Group, a family of companies providing engineering and skilled trades staffing, prototype and specialty vehicle builds, warehousing, assembly, and distribution. We are recognized by the State of Michigan as a Gold-Level Veteran-Friendly Employer, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

WHY PRESTIGE?

At Prestige, you're more than a job title. We value your skills, recognize your contributions, and provide opportunities to grow. Join a company where your work matters and your future has possibilities.

Benefits: Medical • Dental • Vision • Prescription • PTO • Paid Holidays • 401(k) • And More!

WORK AUTHORIZATION

Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. No visa sponsorship available.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Prestige Engineering is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants are considered without regard to any status protected by federal, state, or local law, including protected veteran status and disability.

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