Roof Mechanisms Systems Design & Release Engineer

MARTIN Technologies Dearborn Michigan 100% Onsite
Morning Shift Five Days Per Week Overtime as Required
Required Experience: 2 Years of Automotive Mechanisms Engineering Experience

Engineer the movement. Refine the design. Deliver the system.

MARTIN Technologies is seeking a Roof Mechanisms Systems Design & Release Engineer to support product development at our customer facility in Dearborn Michigan.

This role supports the design development validation release and implementation of moonroofs convertible tops alternative roof systems and movable backlite mechanisms. You will work with suppliers and engineering teams to deliver systems that meet performance quality cost weight and timing targets.

The MARTIN Legacy

For more than 30 years MARTIN Technologies has brought together automotive engineering manufacturing and motorsports expertise to support vehicle and powertrain programs. Our legacy combines practical problem-solving technical precision and a passion for performance. Join a team where your engineering expertise contributes to automotive development.

What You Will Do

• Lead supplier development activities for roof mechanisms and related components throughout the product lifecycle.

• Deliver designs that meet system requirements design rules applicable regulatory requirements and manufacturing assembly needs.

• Manage system interfaces and attributes including packaging design feasibility NVH water management craftsmanship and crash safety.

• Drive design improvements to enhance quality and optimize cost and weight.

• Review drawings 3D models GD&T tolerance stackups CAE results and dynamic simulations.

• Develop and maintain DFMEAs SCCAFs boundary diagrams P-diagrams and Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&Rs).

• Identify and coordinate functional durability and validation testing.

• Support engineering concepts statements of work sourcing and piece-cost and tooling reviews.

• Release and update parts in FEDEBOM and WERS; review and approve CAD in Teamcenter.

• Apply GPDS knowledge to establish delivery plans and support program milestones.

• Lead technical design reviews and prepare clear presentations for engineering and management audiences.

• Resolve design manufacturing and quality concerns using structured root cause analysis and corrective actions.

• Support prototype requirements supplier engagement plant sign-offs and production issue resolution.

• Assess program and product changes and coordinate required engineering updates.

What You Bring

• Bachelors degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.

• 2 years of engineering experience in the design development or launch of automotive mechanisms. Relevant internships and coursework may count toward this experience.

• CAD capability using systems such as CATIA 3DX or Teamcenter including opening assemblies creating sections and measuring components.

• Experience with product development engineering drawings tolerance analysis and function-driven GD&T.

• Familiarity with CAE tools and the application of engineering analysis to design decisions.

• Understanding of manufacturing processes metrology quality requirements and costing.

• Experience with DFMEA and structured problem-solving methods such as 8D 5 Why fishbone or Six Sigma.

• Proficiency in Excel Word and PowerPoint.

• Ability to prioritize multiple issues show initiative and communicate clearly.

• Availability to work 100% onsite five days per week from day one with overtime as required.

• Ability to support supplier and plant-site travel as required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Design and release experience with moonroofs convertible tops movable backlites or related body exterior mechanisms.

• Knowledge of glass/glazing materials manufacturing technologies and mechatronics.

• Experience with PFMEA SCCAF phased PPAP and statistical process control.

• Understanding of reliability confidence calculations statistical distributions and process capability reports.

• Experience managing complex system issues and changing vehicle requirements.

Work Authorization and Location Requirements

Applicants must currently reside in the United States and be authorized to work in the United States. MARTIN Technologies does not offer visa sponsorship for this position now or in the future. Applicants requiring current or future sponsorship will not be considered. Applications from individuals currently residing outside the United States will be automatically rejected.

Candidates relocating within the United States must do so at their own expense and be available onsite from the first day.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

MARTIN Technologies is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

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