Job Description

Job Title: Product Engineer
Location: Dearborn, MI
Salary $80-100K

We are seeking a highly experienced and innovative Product Design Engineer to spearhead the design, development. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in vehicle fixture development / mounts design / understand seat structures / develop kinematic mechanisms, along with cost-optimization strategies. The ideal candidate also will be responsible for taking complex mechanical designs suitable to robotics ensuring all designs meet stringent safety, manufacturing, and customer requirements. This role requires a "subject matter expert" who can bridge the gap between innovative R&D and robust mechanical fixtures/mechatronics design.

Design & Development: Lead the end-to-end design engineering using Catia V5.
Innovation & IP: Drive the development of new intellectual property, focusing on designing support fixtures such as automatic railing system suitable to robotic system as base.
Validation & Quality: Own the DFMEA process. Collaborate with FEA and testing teams to ensure products meet customer-specific durability standards.
Supplier & Customer Interface: Act as the primary technical point of contact for fixture supporting.
Manufacturing Integration: Work closely with plants and AME (Advanced Manufacturing Engineering) to ensure Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and assembly feasibility.

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (B.Tech/B.S.) from a top-tier institution (IIT or equivalent preferred).
Experience: 5+ years of progressive experience in automotive seating systems, specifically focusing on metal structures and mechanisms.
Software Proficiency: Expert-level skills in Catia V5 (Solid/Surface modeling) and ADAMS dynamics simulation.
Soft Skills: Exceptional problem-solving abilities (root cause analysis), strong leadership skills for mentoring junior engineers, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global team environment.