Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid – 4 Days Onsite)
Pay Rate: $35-$41/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Position Overview
We are seeking a Product Engineer – Chassis to support the design, development, release, and validation of structural chassis components for passenger vehicles and trucks. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong Design & Release experience, CAD expertise, and a background in frame and structural systems. The successful candidate will help deliver robust, cost-effective, and lightweight designs while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.
This position focuses on components including:
- Vehicle Frames
- Frame-Mounted Structural Sheet Metal
- Body Isolators
- Tuned Mass Dampers
- Tow Hooks
- Spare Tire Winches
- Chassis Mounting Systems
Key Responsibilities
- Lead design and release activities for chassis and structural components from concept through launch.
- Develop and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5/V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
- Create innovative engineering solutions that balance cost, weight, durability, manufacturability, and performance requirements.
- Interpret CAE analysis results and apply engineering principles to optimize structural designs.
- Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, company standards, and vehicle requirements.
- Drive robust product development through DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and engineering best practices.
- Resolve durability, assembly, packaging, and functional concerns throughout the development process.
- Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, CAE, crash, thermal, and vehicle integration teams.
- Support benchmarking initiatives, warranty reduction efforts, and material cost reduction activities.
- Provide technical leadership and mentorship to peer engineers.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
- Minimum 3 years of Design & Release Engineering experience focused on vehicle frames, chassis structures, or underbody systems.
- Proficiency with:
- CATIA V5/V6
- 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
- 3D CAD Modeling
- Experience with structural component design and release.
- Understanding of engineering fundamentals related to structural design.
- Ability to interpret CAE results and apply findings to design decisions.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Experience working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience supporting frame systems, mounts, tow hooks, body isolators, or similar chassis components.
- Knowledge of vehicle launch activities and product development processes.
- Experience driving cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.
Required Skills
- Design & Release Engineering
- CATIA V5/V6
- 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
- 3D Modeling
- Structural Design
- Analytical Problem Solving
- CAE Interpretation
- DFMEA / PFMEA
- Engineering Specifications
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
Additional Information
- Hybrid schedule requiring onsite attendance four days per week.
- Candidates must be able to work onsite from day one.
- In-person interviews may be required.
- Local candidates preferred; relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
- Two openings available.
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