Senior Automotive Project Engineer – Interior Systems
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Lead design and launch of automotive interior plastic trim components from concept to production
Worth knowing
Why it is interesting. Own interior plastic components from concept through production launch, with heavy supplier and injection molding involvement.
Might not be for you. Contract W2 role requiring 8-10+ years automotive experience and DFSS Green Belt — not for early-career or non-automotive candidates.
Adjacent materials roleHands-on injection molding experience is a MUST; plastic component design and manufacturing; thermoforming, foam-in-place, wrapping
- Seniority
- Senior
- Work
- Hybrid
- Type
- Contract
- Degree
- BS
- Experience
- 8–10 yrs
- Industry
- Automotive
- Role
- Product Development
Role details
🚨 Hiring: Senior Automotive Project Engineer – Interior Systems
📍
Warren, MI
💼
W2 Contract | 12+ Months
🏢
Hybrid – 3 Days Onsite
⏰ Monday–Friday | 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
We are seeking an experienced
Automotive Project Engineer / Design Release Engineer
to support the development and launch of vehicle
interior systems and trim components
.
This is a great opportunity for an engineer with strong experience in Instrument Panels, Floor Consoles, Decorative Trim, plastic component development, and injection molding .
🔧 Key Responsibilities
- Own engineering activities from
concept development through production launch
.
- Lead design and development of
Instrument Panel, Floor Console, and interior trim components .
- Work closely with suppliers on component development, tooling, manufacturing feasibility, and validation.
- Review and optimize designs for
injection molding, thermoforming, foam-in-place, wrapping, and other trim manufacturing processes .
- Coordinate CAD development, packaging, interfaces, design reviews, and engineering releases.
- Develop and review
DFMEA, DRBFM, PFMEA, DVP&R/ADVP&R and engineering documentation .
- Partner with CAE, Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing, Styling, Safety, and other vehicle engineering teams.
- Support prototype builds, validation activities, supplier trials, plant builds, and launch.
- Drive improvements involving
quality, cost, mass, timing, complexity, and manufacturability .
- Identify risks, resolve technical issues, and maintain strong execution throughout the program.
🎯 Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in
Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace, Materials Engineering, or related field .
- 8–10+ years of automotive product development experience
.
- Strong background in
automotive interior/cockpit systems
.
- Experience with
Instrument Panels and/or Floor Consoles
.
- Hands-on injection molding experience is a MUST.
- Strong understanding of plastic component design and manufacturing.
- Experience with
DFMEA, PFMEA, DRBFM and DVP&R
.
- Strong CAD/release experience;
NX/Unigraphics or similar
preferred.
- Experience working directly with automotive suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
- DFSS Green Belt required; Black Belt is a plus.
- PMP/PMI certification is preferred but not mandatory.
👤 What We're Looking For
Someone who takes
ownership
, works with urgency, asks questions, challenges inefficient processes, and actively looks for ways to improve
quality, cost, manufacturability, and product performance
.
📩 Interested? Send me your updated resume via DM or reach out to discuss the opportunity.
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