Body Interior Engineer

Akkodis is seeking a Body Interior Engineer for a Contract with a client in Kansas City, MO. This position focuses on resolving production and launch issues, improving first‑time‑through performance, and collaborating with design, manufacturing, and suppliers to ensure robust interior quality.

Rate Range: $40/hour to $42/hour; The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.

Body Interior Engineer Job Responsibilities Include

• Own and resolve engineering issues related to Body Interior systems, including trim, IP, seats, console, headliner, NVH components, and carpeting.
• Provide onsite plant and launch support to diagnose production issues and drive First‑Time‑Through (FTT) quality improvements.
• Lead root cause investigations and implement effective Interim and Preventive Corrective Actions (ICA/PCA).
• Analyze quality and production data using Excel and other tools to identify trends and develop corrective solutions.
• Support validation and release activities, including DVPR tracking and issue resolution.
• Collaborate with suppliers, design engineering, manufacturing, and cross‑functional teams to ensure robust designs and high‑quality builds.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering (BSME) or equivalent technical education or experience.
• 0–3 years of experience in automotive engineering, manufacturing, or product development roles.
• Proven analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis and drive corrective and preventive actions (ICA/PCA).
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams and suppliers to resolve quality and production issues in a plant or launch environment.
  
  

If you are interested in this role, then please click APPLY NOW. For other opportunities available at Akkodis, or any questions, feel free to contact me at Gagan.Sharma@akkodisgroup.com.

Pay Details: $40.00 to $42.00 per hour

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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Requirements

The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers
• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance
  
  

Massachusetts Candidates Only: It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.