CareerPlan

SET Leader

Dearborn, MI, United StatesFull-time$116k–$218k2026-10-20 → 2026-11-10
Hybrid

Core

Lead product development engineering for new vehicle lines, focusing on full systems integration, minimizing part counts/complexity, and delivering breakthrough efficiencies and lifecycle cost improvements.

Role type

Senior Systems Engineering Team (SET) Leader

Builds

New vehicle lines (body structure, interior, seating, lighting, chassis)

Domain

Automotive / Vehicle Engineering

Required skills

Systems Engineering, Design Thinking, CAD (CATIA v.5 or 3DX), Cross-functional collaboration, Supplier management, Cost/weight optimization, Technical design reviews, Issue resolution, Leadership, Delegation

Preferred skills

Master's in Systems Engineering, 10+ years product engineering design, Production Launch experience, Program management, Teamcenter/BOM management, Military vehicle experience

Technologies

CATIA v.5, 3DX, Teamcenter

Responsibilities

Identify and deliver cost/weight efficiencies and component part reductions; Develop and maintain relationships with Tier 1 suppliers; Champion trade-off discussions using data; Lead target setting through benchmarking; Collaborate on packaging, weight, cost, labor, timing, and integration; Lead Systems Technical Design and Compatibility Reviews; Drive adherence to Systems Engineering Operating Principles; Drive cross-functional issue resolution; Collaborate for System Level Engineering Sign-Off and handover.

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC with leadership responsibilities