Applications Engineer General

Location: Dearborn, MI - Fully OnsiteWork Schedule: Monday-Friday, 7:00 AM - 5:00 PMDuration: 12 Months (365 Days)Pay Rate: $42.00 - $47.00/hourTravel: Occasional travel to suppliers, test facilities, and manufacturing plants as neededOverviewOur Automotive OEM client is seeking an Applications Engineer / Product Engineer to support the design, development, validation, release, and launch of vehicle Handles, Locks, and Mechanisms (HLM) systems.

This role will focus on closure systems for doors, hoods, frunks, tailgates, liftgates, and decklids, including latches, locks, hinges, strikers, door checks, handles, and powered or manual mechanisms.The engineer will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable products from concept through production launch.Key ResponsibilitiesLead the design, development, validation, and release of Handles, Locks, and Mechanisms (HLM) systems.Manage supplier activities to ensure cost, quality, timing, weight, and performance targets are achieved.Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams throughout the product lifecycle.Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including:DFMEASCCAFBoundary DiagramsP-DiagramsDVP&REngineering Statements of Work (ESOW)Conduct design reviews and support Failure Mode Avoidance activities.Perform and review technical analyses, including:GD&T studiesDimensional stack-upsPackaging assessmentsCAE resultsDynamic calculations and simulationsRelease and maintain components, BOMs, and engineering changes within WERS and FEDEBOM.Review and approve CAD models and drawings in Teamcenter.Support sourcing activities, supplier reviews, cost analysis, and tooling discussions.Identify testing and validation requirements and track completion.Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using 8D, 5 Why, and data-driven approaches.Support vehicle launches and production implementation activities at supplier and assembly plants.Ensure compliance with design standards, engineering requirements, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing needs.Required QualificationsBachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.Minimum 2+ years of engineering experience in automotive or related mechanism-based product development.Experience with one or more of the following:Automotive latching systemsVehicle closure systemsSeat structures and mechanismsHeavy equipment mechanismsAgricultural equipment mechanismsOil & gas machinery mechanismsAerospace landing gear mechanismsExperience with Design & Release Engineering processes.Proficiency with CAD software such as:CATIA3DXTeamcenterKnowledge of:GD&TTolerance stack-up analysisProduct validationEngineering change managementBOM management and releasesStrong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.Strong verbal and written communication skills.Required Technical SkillsDesign Release EngineeringProduct EngineeringProduct DevelopmentMechanical EngineeringCATIATeamcenterWERSVisMockupGD&TChange ManagementProduction ReleaseRoot Cause Analysis8D / 5 Why Problem SolvingSix Sigma MethodologyCross-Functional CollaborationSupplier ManagementEngineering DocumentationCAD DesignPPAP SupportTechnical AnalysisPreferred QualificationsMaster's Degree in Engineering.Experience designing and releasing:Latching mechanismsClosure systemsSeat mechanismsSeat structuresKnowledge of:DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAFPhased PPAPStatistical analysisQuality systems and standardsSystems engineeringMechatronicsExperience with:AutoCADAdobe AcrobatCAE toolsProject ManagementProduct ManagementSix Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.#INDOEM