Job Title: Product Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Job Type: W2 Contract
Expected hours per week: 40 hours per week
Schedule: 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM EST (In-person Mon-Thu and remote on Fridays)
Pay: $40.31 per hour
Summary
As a Theme Development Engineer, you will partner closely with Design, Engineering, and Manufacturing teams to translate design vision into production-feasible reality. This role bridges styling and engineering—developing early concepts, integrating functional and manufacturing inputs into A-surface, and supporting both digital and physical model development.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead studio property setup and integrity, including:
- Content and data pedigree
- Ride height
- Manikin drop
- Overall package suitability
- Lead completion of studies within the Design Feasibility FC Process (FC0 through K6), including:
- Design Development Checklists
- Hardpoints Plan
- Integration of aligned plans into surface data
- Lead the integration of A-surface with thematic, VA, functional, and attribute inputs while preserving emotive character and design intent
- Guide initial theme setup and development, often ahead of functional, supplier, or attribute inputs
- Develop and maintain Surface Scaffold files to support both physical and digital model development and theme overlays
- Provide concept alternatives and provocations to help reconcile thematic intent with functional and program assumptions
- Manage data flow within, into, and out of the design studio
- Build and support physical models that validate concepts and feasibility
Required Skills
- CATIA – Independently create complex 3D proposals; near-expert proficiency
- CAD – Independently create complex 3D proposals; near-expert proficiency
- CAD Design – Advanced capability in complex 3D design development
Preferred Skills
- Design Release Engineering – Basic understanding and hands-on experience
- Structural Engineering – Basic understanding and exposure
Required Experience & Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or automotive-equivalent degree
- 3+ years of experience in complete vehicle layout/package
- Including Body and Trim
- Strong understanding of production processes
- Familiarity with design feasibility tools and studio feasibility progression
- Working knowledge of legislative requirements impacting design feasibility
- Experience leading reviews and presenting to decision-making forum
Preferred Qualifications
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Master’s Degree
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