Product Engineer Chassis

• Location: Dearborn, Michigan
• Type: Contract
• Job #107365

Location: Dearborn, MI (Hybrid - 4 Days Onsite)
Pay Rate: $35-$41/hour
Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Employment Type: W2 Contract
Position Overview

We are seeking a Product Engineer - Chassis to support the design, development, release, and validation of structural chassis components for passenger vehicles and trucks. This role is ideal for an engineer with strong Design & Release experience, CAD expertise, and a background in frame and structural systems. The successful candidate will help deliver robust, cost-effective, and lightweight designs while working closely with cross-functional engineering teams throughout the product development lifecycle.

This position focuses on components including:

• Vehicle Frames
• Frame-Mounted Structural Sheet Metal
• Body Isolators
• Tuned Mass Dampers
• Tow Hooks
• Spare Tire Winches
• Chassis Mounting Systems

Key Responsibilities

• Lead design and release activities for chassis and structural components from concept through launch.
• Develop and modify 3D CAD models using CATIA V5/V6 and 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX).
• Create innovative engineering solutions that balance cost, weight, durability, manufacturability, and performance requirements.
• Interpret CAE analysis results and apply engineering principles to optimize structural designs.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specifications, company standards, and vehicle requirements.
• Drive robust product development through DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and engineering best practices.
• Resolve durability, assembly, packaging, and functional concerns throughout the development process.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, suppliers, CAE, crash, thermal, and vehicle integration teams.
• Support benchmarking initiatives, warranty reduction efforts, and material cost reduction activities.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to peer engineers.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field.
• Minimum 3 years of Design & Release Engineering experience focused on vehicle frames, chassis structures, or underbody systems.
• Proficiency with:
  • CATIA V5/V6
  • 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
  • 3D CAD Modeling
• Experience with structural component design and release.
• Understanding of engineering fundamentals related to structural design.
• Ability to interpret CAE results and apply findings to design decisions.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience supporting frame systems, mounts, tow hooks, body isolators, or similar chassis components.
• Knowledge of vehicle launch activities and product development processes.
• Experience driving cost reduction and quality improvement initiatives.

Required Skills

• Design & Release Engineering
• CATIA V5/V6
• 3DEXPERIENCE (3DX)
• 3D Modeling
• Structural Design
• Analytical Problem Solving
• CAE Interpretation
• DFMEA / PFMEA
• Engineering Specifications
• Cross-Functional Collaboration

Additional Information

• Hybrid schedule requiring onsite attendance four days per week.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite from day one.
• In-person interviews may be required.
• Local candidates preferred; relocation expenses will not be reimbursed.
• Two openings available.

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