Senior Automotive Design Engineer

Senior Automotive Design Engineer – Automotive, Stamping and Assembly
Location: Michigan | $130k - $150k – Sign On Bonus for a Rock Star!

Join a Growing Automotive, Tier 1 Products Manufacturer!

We’re looking for a Senior Automotive Design Engineer with Stamping, Cold Forming, Extrusion and In-Press Fastener Experience.

MUST HAVE: Extrusion Experience, In-Press Fastener Design and Tooling Launch Experience in Automotive.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead design and manufacturing efforts for stamped metal & aluminum parts
• Lead cost reduction initiatives related to tooling performance and efficiency
• Supports RFQ, lead technical discussions, cost modeling, stamping design
• Collaborate with customers, engineering, and production teams
• Manage and grow key accounts through proactive communications
• Participate in PPAP, APQP, launch programs and technical reviews
• Conduct root cause analysis and drive corrective actions
• Support prototype builds and product launches (NPI)
• Champion ISO9001/2015/TS16949 systems and continuous improvement
• Manage direct and quality technicians and operations staffing accordingly for successful program launch
• Representing the company at customer visits, technical reviews, and industry shows
• Lead cost reduction initiatives related to tooling performance and efficiency
• Collaborate with production, quality, suppliers, and customers to maintain optimal tool performance
• Oversee engineering changes and implement tooling updates as needed
• Assist with new program launches and confirm production tools are ready.  
• Drive corrective actions to improve life, reduce downtime, and increase uptime
• Monitor tooling costs, performance metrics, and overall manufacturing efficiency
• Provide technical guidance and support for tooling-related challenges across operations
• Manage tooling builds at outside die shops, including supplier selection, quoting, and project timelines
• Coordinate with external tool and die vendors to ensure tooling is built to engineering and quality specifications
• Conduct tooling build reviews, progress checks, and approval of design changes with outside die shops
• Track supplier performance, delivery schedules, and budget compliance for outsourced tooling projects
• Support tool tryouts, run-offs, and final approvals at outside die shops prior to production launch

✅ Requirements:

• BS Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science or a related technical field, equivalent industry experience will be accepted
• Direct experience in cold forming, cold heading, metal extrusions and automotive fastener solutions is preferred
• Automotive experience Preferred with PPAP, APQP, AIAG, IATF16949, Stamping Die’s, Fastener Assembly Process.
• Full understanding in FMEA, control plans, inspection methods
• Strong communication, analysis, and problem-solving skills
• MUST HAVE previous experience in Metal Stamping and Assembly in OEM or Tier 1 Automotive

✅ Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with Automotive OEM’s and / or Major Tier 1 Automotive Suppliers.
• Detailed and In-Depth understanding of fastener performance, applications engineering and in-press forming
• Proven Track Record and Abilit to influence customers design decisions and strategies with cost reduction methods

Perks:

• Bonus – 10% - 15%
• Full medical, dental, vision coverage
• 401k match, PTO, paid holidays
• Minimal travel lifestyle perks
• Relocation Assistance
• Excellent growth & promotion potential
• Sponsorship will not be considered

Join a high-growth company where innovation, quality, and leadership are valued!

Call Top Dog Engineers: 601.607.8217