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# Applications Engineer General

- **Company:** Epitec, Inc.
- **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States
- **Experience:** Experienced
- **Salary:** $87,360.0 - $97,760.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, AutoCAD, Adobe Acrobat, Systems Engineering, Microsoft Outlook, Computer Aided Three-Dimensional Interactive Application (CATIA), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft PowerPoint, Release Management, Microsoft SharePoint, Data Analytics, Teamcenter (Software)
- **Published:** October 18, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/4b3186de-6bcd-43f2-8414-d401c4952501

## About the Role

* Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
 * Minimum 2+ years of engineering experience in automotive or related mechanism-based product development.
 * Experience with one or more of the following:
 + Automotive latching systems
 + Vehicle closure systems
 + Seat structures and mechanisms
 + Heavy equipment mechanisms
 + Agricultural equipment mechanisms
 + Oil & gas machinery mechanisms
 + Aerospace landing gear mechanisms
 * Experience with Design & Release Engineering processes.
 * Proficiency with CAD software such as:
 + CATIA
 + 3DX
 + Teamcenter
 * Knowledge of:
 + GD&T
 + Tolerance stack-up analysis
 + Product validation
 + Engineering change management
 + BOM management and releases
 * Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
 * Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint).
 * Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.
 * Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Required Technical Skills

 * Design Release Engineering
 * Product Engineering
 * Product Development
 * Mechanical Engineering
 * CATIA
 * Teamcenter
 * WERS
 * VisMockup
 * GD&T
 * Change Management
 * Production Release
 * Root Cause Analysis
 * 8D / 5 Why Problem Solving
 * Six Sigma Methodology
 * Cross-Functional Collaboration
 * Supplier Management
 * Engineering Documentation
 * CAD Design
 * PPAP Support
 * Technical Analysis, * Master's Degree in Engineering.
 * Experience designing and releasing:
 + Latching mechanisms
 + Closure systems
 + Seat mechanisms
 + Seat structures
 * Knowledge of:
 + DFMEA, PFMEA, SCCAF
 + Phased PPAP
 + Statistical analysis
 + Quality systems and standards
 + Systems engineering
 + Mechatronics
 * Experience with:
 + AutoCAD
 + Adobe Acrobat
 + CAE tools
 + Project Management
 + Product Management
 * Six Sigma Green Belt Certification preferred.

## Description

The engineer will work closely with suppliers and cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and manufacturable products from concept through production launch., * Lead the design, development, validation, and release of Handles, Locks, and Mechanisms (HLM) systems.

 * Manage supplier activities to ensure cost, quality, timing, weight, and performance targets are achieved.
 * Collaborate with engineering, manufacturing, quality, purchasing, and supplier teams throughout the product lifecycle.
 * Develop and maintain engineering documentation, including:
 + DFMEA
 + SCCAF
 + Boundary Diagrams
 + P-Diagrams
 + DVP&R
 + Engineering Statements of Work (ESOW)
 * Conduct design reviews and support Failure Mode Avoidance activities.
 * Perform and review technical analyses, including:
 + GD&T studies
 + Dimensional stack-ups
 + Packaging assessments
 + CAE results
 + Dynamic calculations and simulations
 * Release and maintain components, BOMs, and engineering changes within WERS and FEDEBOM.
 * Review and approve CAD models and drawings in Teamcenter.
 * Support sourcing activities, supplier reviews, cost analysis, and tooling discussions.
 * Identify testing and validation requirements and track completion.
 * Lead root cause analysis and corrective action activities using 8D, 5 Why, and data-driven approaches.
 * Support vehicle launches and production implementation activities at supplier and assembly plants.
 * Ensure compliance with design standards, engineering requirements, regulatory requirements, and manufacturing needs.