Applications Engineer

Applications Engineer - Exterior Systems Design & Release Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI

Pay Rate: $42.31/hour

Ready to help shape the next generation of automotive technology? We're seeking an experienced Applications Engineer to support the design, development, testing, and release of exterior vehicle systems in a fast-paced engineering environment. This opportunity is ideal for engineers with automotive product development experience who enjoy solving complex design challenges and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, validate, and release exterior vehicle components including bumpers, grilles, battery trays, wheel arch liners, and underbody systems
• Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
• Support component testing, validation, durability reviews, and root cause analysis
• Manage engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), design changes, and release activities
• Drive continuous improvements focused on quality, performance, cost reduction, and manufacturability
• Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production implementation activities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering, release engineering, or exterior systems development experience
• Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3DX, CAD modeling, and product lifecycle management tools
• Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, component packaging, and validation methods
• Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

Employee Benefits

• 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

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