Company Introduction
We are a leading automotive manufacturer with a commitment to innovation and excellence in vehicle safety and design.
Role Summary / Purpose
As an Applications Engineer General, you will design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs. You will play a critical role in ensuring our safety systems meet corporate, regulatory, and local requirements while supporting production quality and manufacturing excellence.
Key Responsibilities
- Design, develop, validate, and release Restraints System commodities, subsystems, and components for assigned programs, including Seatbelts, Airbags, Steering wheels, Buckles, and Height adjusters
- Monitor the development of Interior trim and other interfacing components according to company-specific benchmarks
- Design parts to comply with Corporate, Regulatory and Local Requirements, considering Worldwide Customers Requirements, Engineering Specifications, and Systems Design specifications as well as Manufacturing and Assembly requirements
- Translate Customer, Regulatory, and Product requirements into engineering targets
- Monitor suppliers and analyze customer feedback through company systems
- Manage incorporation of new designs and engineering changes at Assembly Plants and lead discussions with involved parties including suppliers
- Support suppliers and assembly departments with current production quality and manufacturing issues
- Support production part approval processes (PPAP) for mass production
- Manage project timing, release drawings and engineering specifications
- Create FMA Documents, DVP&R, and quality documents
- Ensure part delivery on time for each program milestone
- Track supplier deliverables
Requirements - Education & Experience
- Bachelor''s Degree
- 3+ years of experience working as a design and release Engineer for Restraints Commodities
- Working knowledge of Regulatory and Public Domain Requirements including but not limited to FMVSS, IIHS, etc.
- Working Knowledge of simulation and testing methodologies for restraints and safety systems
- Good program management skills with the ability to manage a number of assignments simultaneously and prioritize appropriately
Required Skills
- Product Development expertise
- Project timing and release management
- Technical documentation and specification creation
- Supplier tracking and management
- Quality assurance and compliance knowledge
Nice-to-Have / Preferred Skills
- Master''s Degree
- Knowledge of the client''s processes and systems
- Experience in other interfacing interior commodities such as cockpit trim
Employment Details - Type, Location, Hours
Target Start Date: 28-SEP-2026
Original Duration: 364 Days
Work Hours: Standard Shift - Morning
Location: Dearborn, MI
Travel Required: No
Employment Type: Hybrid (Expected to be onsite at PDC, Dearborn for a minimum of 4 days per week, Monday through Thursday and Friday as needed.)
Equal Opportunity Statement
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce.