CareerPlan

Structural Systems Engineer

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time$74k–$166k2026-10-14 → 2026-10-22
Visa sponsorship offered

Core

Design and release engineering for vehicle underbody structures, frames, mounts, and joining methods from concept to production launch.

Role type

Senior IC mechanical engineer (vehicle structures)

Builds

Vehicle underbody structures, frames, mounts, spare tire winches, and tow hooks

Domain

Automotive manufacturing

Required skills

Sheet metal design, castings component design, joining methods (MIG, SPR, Laser weld, spot welding), CAD/CAE tools, DFMEA/PFMEA, GDT, stack-up analysis, supplier management

Preferred skills

3DX, Catia, Teamcenter, PPAP launch experience, 3+ years in frames/structures design, team leadership

Technologies

Catia, Teamcenter, 3DX, GDT tools

Responsibilities

Design and release engineering for frame and underbody components, manage supply base, develop quality documents (DFMEA, SCCAF), lead structures OPD & SREA changes, resolve durability and assembly issues, mentor peer engineers, deliver prototype builds and production launches

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC