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# Applications Engineer

- **Company:** Advantage Technical
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $72,800.0 - $93,600.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Computer-Aided Design, Unit Testing, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Systems Development Life Cycle, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** September 25, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobs.mitalent.org/job-seeker/job-details/JobCode/410701122

## About the Role

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 3 years of automotive engineering, release engineering, or exterior systems development experience
Experience with CATIA, Teamcenter, 3DX, CAD modeling, and product lifecycle management tools
Knowledge of automotive manufacturing processes, component packaging, and validation methods
Strong communication, project management, and problem-solving skills

## Description

Design, develop, validate, and release exterior vehicle components including bumpers, grilles, battery trays, wheel arch liners, and underbody systems
Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, suppliers, and program teams to deliver projects on time and within budget
Support component testing, validation, durability reviews, and root cause analysis
Manage engineering documentation, bills of materials (BOMs), design changes, and release activities
Drive continuous improvements focused on quality, performance, cost reduction, and manufacturability
Support prototype builds, vehicle launches, and production implementation activities


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