Senior Automotive Engineer

Position Overview

Location: Michigan | Salary: $150k - $175k – Sign On Bonus for a Rock Star! - $600/month car allowance - 10%-15% annual bonus and more....
Senior Automotive Engineer – Automotive, Stamping and Assembly
Join a Growing Automotive, Tier 1 Products Manufacturer! We’re looking for a Senior Automotive Engineer with Stamping, Cold Forming and In-Press Fastener Experience. Extrusion Experience a Real Plus!! Excellent Company, Pay and Benefits.

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About the Company:

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and manufacturing efforts for stamped metal & aluminum parts
• Supports RFQ, lead technical discussions, cost modeling, stamping design
• Collaborate with customers, engineering, and production teams
• Manage and grow key accounts through proactive communications
• Participate in PPAP, APQP, launch programs and technical reviews
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
• Support prototype builds and product launches (NPI)
• Champion ISO9001/2015/TS16949 systems and continuous improvement
• Manage directs and quality technicians and operations staffing accordingly for successful program launch
• Represent the company at customer visits, technical reviews, and industry shows

Required Qualifications

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field, equivalent industry experience will be accepted
• Direct experience in cold forming, cold heading, metal extrusions and automotive fastener solutions are preferred
• Automotive experience preferred with PPAP, APQP, AIAG, IATF16949, stamping die’s, fastener assembly process
• Full understanding in FMEA, control plans, inspection methods
• Strong communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• MUST HAVE previous experience in metal stamping and assembly in OEM or Tier 1 Automotive

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Automotive OEM’s and/or Major Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers
• Detailed and in-depth understanding of fastener performance, applications engineering and in-press forming
• Proven track record and ability to influence customers’ design decisions and strategies with cost reduction methods

Benefits & Perks

• Bonus – 10% - 15%
• Car Allowance - $600/month
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401k match, PTO, paid holidays
• Minimal travel + lifestyle perks
• Relocation Assistance
• Excellent growth & promotion potential
• Sponsorship will not be considered