DRE- Cowl Screen & Fuel Door

Segula Technologies•Auburn Hills, MI

About The Position

We are seeking a motivated Automotive Plastics Design Engineer to support the design, development, and release of plastic components such as cowl screens and fuel doors. This role involves working with cross-functional teams and suppliers to ensure high-quality, manufacturable, and cost-effective parts while meeting program milestones and regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, hands-on, and eager to grow within a fast-paced automotive development environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Production Engineering, or equivalent
0–5 years of experience in automotive product development (plastic components preferred)
Basic to intermediate knowledge of plastic part design and manufacturing processes (e.g., injection molding, tooling)
Hands-on experience or exposure to CAD tools such as CATIA V5 or NX (preferred)
Understanding of GD&T, DFMEA, and engineering change processes
Ability to identify and resolve quality/design issues effectively
Strong communication and coordination skills
Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced automotive environment

Responsibilities

Support design, development, and release of plastic automotive components
Prepare and maintain 2D drawings, 3D CAD models, and engineering documentation
Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, CAE, and vehicle integration teams
Support design feasibility studies, DFMEA, tolerance stack-ups, and design reviews
Address and resolve quality issues, fit/finish concerns, and design open points
Support prototype builds, validation, and production release activities
Ensure compliance with OEM standards, regulatory requirements, and internal guidelines
Participate in cost optimization and design improvement initiatives
Track deliverables to meet program milestones and timing

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