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Job Description

Day to Day:

This Resident Engineer will serve as the primary technical liaison between Forvia and the OEM customer, embedded onsite to support product development, issue resolution, and launch activities. They will attend daily stand-ups, track open issues, and ensure timely communication between Forvia’s internal engineering teams and the customer. The role involves reviewing and validating design changes, supporting testing and validation efforts, and driving resolution of quality concerns. The Resident Engineer will be expected to represent Forvia professionally, advocate for engineering solutions, and ensure alignment with customer expectations throughout the program lifecycle.

Compensation:

$35/hr to $40/hr

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401K retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

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Skills and Requirements

Contract position - Resident Engineer to General Motors

They are hoping to win this project with General Motors

Bill Rate: ?

This has not been approved

The timeline they are looking at is in a couple of weeks

One year contract - Renew based off of performance

Must-haves:

Day to day:

Company: Forvia

Position: Resident Engineer

Must Have:

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, or Automotive Engineering (or equivalent experience)

3–5 years of experience in automotive engineering, ideally in a resident or liaison role

Strong understanding of OEM processes, product development cycles, and launch support

Excellent communication and problem-solving skills

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications

Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)

Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP documentation

Plusses:

Prior experience working directly with Ford or other major OEMs

Familiarity with Forvia product lines (interiors, seating, electronics, etc.)

Knowledge of APQP and quality systems

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/German) is a plus for global coordination

Day to Day:

This Resident Engineer will serve as the primary technical liaison between Forvia and the OEM customer, embedded onsite to support product development, issue resolution, and launch activities. They will attend daily stand-ups, track open issues, and ensure timely communication between Forvia’s internal engineering teams and the customer. The role involves reviewing and validating design changes, supporting testing and validation efforts, and driving resolution of quality concerns. The Resident Engineer will be expected to represent Forvia professionally, advocate for engineering solutions, and ensure alignment with customer expectations throughout the program lifecycle. Plusses:

• Prior experience working directly with Ford or other major OEMs

• Proficiency in CAD tools (CATIA, NX, or similar)

• Experience with DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP documentation

• Familiarity with Forvia product lines (interiors, seating, electronics, etc.)

• Knowledge of APQP and quality systems

Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/German) is a plus for global coordination