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DRE Body Structures

FastTek Global
Troy, MI Full Time
POSTED ON 4/9/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/8/2026
Who We Are Looking For

We are looking for an energetic, organized, and experienced Body Systems Design/Release Engineer to join our growing team. The DRE will be responsible for design and development of the body and related structures across the organization.

What You Get To Do

  • Be an integral part of an energetic team that's challenging the status quo of vehicle design.
  • Responsible for the design and development of body system components and complete assemblies.
  • Develop and implement functional objectives to meet project performance targets.
  • Manage all aspects of body component development to meet project requirements including performance, cost, mass, timing, manufacturability, etc.
  • Lead collaboration between internal/external teams and suppliers to meet all project requirements.

What You Bring To The Team

  • Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
  • 8 years of vehicle design experience in the areas of Body, Door, Platform.
  • Excellent communication and team building skills.
  • Ability to lead design teams through integration of related sub-systems into body structure.
  • Broad knowledge of NHSTA/FMVSS requirements related to body structure.
  • Ability and Desire work in a fun and fast paced environment

Additional Info

At FastTek Global, Our Purpose is Our People and Our Planet . We come to work each day and are reminded we are helping people find their success stories . Also, Doing the right thing is our mantra . We act responsibly, give back to the communities we serve and have a little fun along the way.

We have been doing this with pride, dedication and plain, old-fashioned hard work for 24 years !

FastTek Global is financially strong, privately held company that is 100% consultant and client focused .

We've differentiated ourselves by being fast, flexible, creative and honest . Throw out everything you've heard, seen, or felt about every other IT Consulting company. We do unique things and we do them for Fortune 10, Fortune 500, and technology start-up companies.

Benefits

Our benefits are second to none and thanks to our flexible benefit options you can choose the benefits you need or want, options include:

  • Medical and Dental (FastTek pays majority of the medical program)
  • Vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Program
  • Long Term Disability (100% paid)
  • Life Insurance (100% paid)
  • 401(k) with immediate vesting and 3% (of salary) dollar-for-dollar match

Plus, we have a lucrative employee referral program and an employee recognition culture.

FastTek Global was named one of the Top Work Places in Michigan by the Detroit Free Press in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 , 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023!

To view all of our open positions go to: https://www.fasttek.com/fastswitch/findwork

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AI & Hiring Disclosure

We use AI tools to support parts of our hiring process, such as reviewing applications and identifying potential matches. These tools are designed to promote efficiency, consistency, and fairness, and they are always used under human oversight.

All personal data collected is used solely for recruitment purposes, and you have the right to know, access, or request deletion of your data at any time, subject to legal limits.

If AI will be used in a video interview, you'll be informed in advance and asked for your consent, with the option to opt out.

Our tools are regularly reviewed to detect potential bias and to ensure compliance with all applicable laws and our commitment to inclusive hiring.

To learn more or exercise your rights, please contact us at info@fasttek.com.

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