• Product Engineer

    Actalent (Auburn Hills, MI)


    Job Title: BIW Sealing Product Engineer - Intermediate

    Job Description

    The BIW Sealing Product Engineer is tasked with overseeing the design, development, and production release of Body-in-White (BIW) sealing components for SRT vehicle carlines. The role involves creating DFMEAs, DVPRs, and performance standards, as well as conducting validation tests for these components. The engineer will support Assembly Plants to ensure components and assemblies align with design intent and perform root cause analysis during plant visits. Additionally, the position includes supporting dry car (water testing), corrosion, and vehicle weight initiatives. The engineer will manage the release of sealing files for all new and carryover SRT programs and components, including baffles, bake-on mastics, plugs, tapes, purfoam, and other sealing components.

    Responsibilities

    + Design, develop, and release Body-in-White sealing components.

    + Create DFMEAs, DVPRs, and performance standards for components.

    + Conduct validation tests for sealing components.

    + Support Assembly Plants with design intent application and root cause analysis.

    + Participate in dry car (water testing), corrosion, and vehicle weight initiatives.

    + Manage release sealing files for SRT programs and components.

    Essential Skills

    + Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Aerospace/Aeronautical Engineering or equivalent technical degree with relevant experience.

    + 2 years of design and development engineering experience in Body-in-White, closures, or exterior systems.

    + 2 years of experience with Unigraphics NX and Team Center.

    + 2 years of launch experience or experience in a production environment.

    + Knowledge of the Change Management Process.

    + Strong root cause analysis skills for field-related issues, including water, CFM, and air loss testing.

     

    Additional Skills & Qualifications

     

    + Strong knowledge of material coatings such as galvanized, e-coat, and multiple coatings for BIW.

    + Familiarity with lab procedures and product testing.

    + Experience with bulk sealing and adhesive materials.

    + Open to entry-level engineers or graduates.

    Pay and Benefits

    The pay range for this position is $42.96 - $42.96/hr.

     

    Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

     

    • Medical, dental & vision • Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital • 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available • Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents) • Short and long-term disability • Health Spending Account (HSA) • Transportation benefits • Employee Assistance Program • Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

     

    Workplace Type

     

    This is a fully onsite position in Auburn Hills,MI.

     

    Application Deadline

     

    This position is anticipated to close on Oct 24, 2025.

    About Actalent

    Actalent is a global leader in engineering and sciences services and talent solutions. We help visionary companies advance their engineering and science initiatives through access to specialized experts who drive scale, innovation and speed to market. With a network of almost 30,000 consultants and more than 4,500 clients across the U.S., Canada, Asia and Europe, Actalent serves many of the Fortune 500.

     

    The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

     

    If you would like to request a reasonable accommodation, such as the modification or adjustment of the job application process or interviewing due to a disability, please email [email protected] (%[email protected]) for other accommodation options.