Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Tier One Supplier

Senior Design Engineer – Automotive Tier 1 Supplier

Location: Novi, Michigan (Hybrid/Flexible Schedule)

A global Tier 1 automotive supplier specializing in advanced vehicle communication and connectivity systems is seeking a Senior Design Engineer to join its Mechanical Design Team.

This organization partners directly with major automotive OEMs to develop innovative vehicle technologies supporting next-generation mobility, connectivity, and vehicle integration programs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead engineering activities for new and existing automotive product development programs

• Serve as the primary engineering interface with customers and cross-functional internal teams

• Manage product development from concept through production launch

• Create and review engineering drawings, DFMEA, DVP&R, GD&T documentation, and design reviews

• Support APQP activities, prototype builds, testing, and manufacturing launch timing

• Drive value engineering/value analysis (VA/VE), cost optimization, and continuous improvement initiatives

• Mentor and support junior engineers within the design organization

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

• 7–10 years of automotive engineering experience

• Strong background in product design, launch support, and APQP processes

• Experience with 2D/3D CAD systems

• Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and engineering change management

• Strong communication and customer-facing leadership skills

• Tier 1 supplier and OEM experience highly preferred