Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Exterior Systems
Warren, MI | $30–$60/hr Based on Experience | Long-Term Contract with Full Benefits
We are seeking a Senior Design Engineer to support the design and development of automotive exterior components and systems, including bumpers, fascias, grilles, and exterior lighting. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer with automotive design experience who enjoys developing innovative products, refining CAD designs, and collaborating with cross-functional teams throughout the product development process.
Experience: Open to candidates ranging from entry-level design engineers to experienced senior engineers. Must be able to work in the US without sponsorship BOTH now and in the future. Candidates who are H1B or F1 (OPT/CPT) candidates are NOT permitted in this role.
What You'll Do
- Design and develop automotive exterior components, including bumpers, fascias, grilles, and exterior lighting systems.
- Create and modify 3D CAD models, engineering drawings, technical illustrations, and design documentation.
- Refine designs to meet customer specifications, functional requirements, manufacturing constraints, and vehicle integration needs.
- Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, product development, and other cross-functional teams to resolve design challenges.
- Evaluate component fit, function, appearance, materials, and compatibility with surrounding vehicle systems.
- Review prototypes, working models, and engineering designs to identify opportunities for improvement.
- Participate in design reviews and support engineering changes throughout the product development lifecycle.
- Assess design feasibility, material selection, manufacturing processes, and production requirements.
- Research industry trends, competitive products, and emerging automotive technologies.
- Ensure designs meet engineering standards, quality requirements, and customer expectations.
What We're Looking For
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related technical field.
- Experience in product design, mechanical engineering, or automotive component development.
- Experience with automotive exterior components such as bumpers, fascias, grilles, or exterior lighting preferred.
- Proficiency with CAD software, 3D modeling, and detailed engineering drawings.
- Strong understanding of engineering design principles, technical drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
- Ability to modify and optimize designs based on customer requirements and production constraints.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
- Ability to collaborate effectively with engineering and manufacturing teams.
- Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple design activities.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Industrial Design, or a related discipline.
- Experience supporting automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier programs.
- Knowledge of automotive exterior materials, manufacturing processes, and assembly requirements.
- Experience with prototype development, design validation, and engineering change management.
- Familiarity with automotive styling, Class-A surfaces, vehicle packaging, and component integration.
- Experience with design visualization or graphics tools such as Adobe Illustrator or Photoshop.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Long-term contract opportunity with full benefits available.
- Competitive hourly compensation based on experience.
- Opportunity to contribute to automotive exterior product development.
- Collaborative engineering environment supporting vehicle design and development.
If you have a background in automotive exterior design and enjoy bringing engineering concepts to life through CAD modeling and product development, we'd love to hear from you!