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Engineer - Upper Body Trims

The Mice Groups
Southfield, MI Temporary
POSTED ON 3/8/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2025

Our Client is seeking an Engineer – Upper Body Trims for an extendable, W2 only, 10-month Contract position in Southfield, MI. This position pays $51-61 / hr. W2.

Summary :

We are currently seeking a Sr Exterior Trim Engineer. This position requires an experienced professional with a responsibility for designing and developing parts of the exterior systems of a world class vehicle in terms of both styling and function. Our ideal candidate exhibits a can-do attitude and approaches his or her work with vigor and determination. Candidates will be expected to demonstrate excellence in their respective fields, to possess the ability to learn quickly and to strive for perfection within a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities :

  • Lead or play a leading role in the packaging, engineering design, release and launch of exterior trims of a state-of-the-art car.
  • Create cutting edge exterior systems focusing on quality, reliability, functionality, mass and cost efficiency.
  • Work interactively within a cross functional studio and vehicle engineering team, placing priority upon the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system.
  • Employ and develop world class engineering tools and an innovative approach to support the systems generation.

Required Skills :

  • 5 years of experience in vehicle exterior trim design & development. This includes design related experience with at least some of the following areas :
  • Side valences.
  • Sill trims.
  • Underbody aero shields.
  • Wheelhouse liners Spoilers / Appliques.
  • Frunk" / "Froot"
  • Rocker panels.
  • Proven experience creating complex CAD schemes and models to an excellent standard, preferably using CATIA V5 or V6.
  • Proven experience with thermoplastic & thermoset resin materials and class A manufacturing technologies (including painting).
  • A good understanding of the range of computational tools available to design engineers
  • Launch experience.
  • Preferred Skills :

  • A flair for creative engineering and 3D problem solving.
  • Five or more years of experience with plastics design, Class A surfaces, front crash, aero features, lighting integration, module integration, tooling, resins, supply base, fit and finish, gap and flush, module concept, thermal expansion, structural design, paint (matching).
  • A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team.
  • Well-developed team working and interpersonal skills.
  • A great work ethic.
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or relevant engineering discipline.
  • Pay for this position is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. As a contractor you may also be eligible for health benefits such as health, dental, and vision as well as access to a 401K plan.

    Applicants should apply via The Mice Groups Inc. website or through this careers site posting.

    We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at The Mice Groups Inc. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

    Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

    Pursuant to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

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