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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Applications Engineer General - Subframes & Structures - **Company:** OpTech LLC - **Location:** Dearborn, MI, United States (Remote available) - **Experience:** Experienced - **Salary:** $89,440.0 - $91,520.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Technical Data Management Systems - **Published:** June 8, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=29a5c00a56eb059b ## About the Role Do you have a valid Lean Six Sigma Certification certification?, Do you have experience in Technical writing?, Do you have a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering?, Education: Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering required (Master's preferred) Experience: 3+ years of Design and Release (D&R) experience specifically in frames, subframes, or structures, Required Technical Skills & Experience * Design & Release (D&R): Proven track record of successfully releasing and launching structural automotive components (subframes, frames, or tow hooks). * Failure Mode Avoidance: Deep practical knowledge of DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and technical engineering specifications. * Manufacturing Alignment: Strong understanding of manufacturing engineering principles and how structural designs impact assembly plant feasibility. * Leadership & Communication: Strong capability to lead cross-functional engineering groups and present complex technical data clearly, both in writing and verbally. Preferred Skills & Experience * Lean Methodologies: Proficiency or certification in Lean Six Sigma methodologies for problem-solving and process optimization. * Structural Acumen: 3 or more years of dedicated experience focused on chassis frames or structural body-in-white (BIW) components. ## Description Beyond core technical delivery, the ideal professional serves as a technical anchor-mentoring peer engineers, driving material cost and warranty reductions, and maintaining an absolute focus on failure mode avoidance through rigorous engineering discipline., * Design & Release Ownership: Lead, review, and approve Subframes Structure and Tow Hook designs from forward-model concept through manufacturing launch. * Attribute Management: Ensure overall design compliance with critical vehicle attributes, including packaging, crashworthiness, durability, thermal management, and commercial upfitting. * Issue Resolution: Proactively identify and resolve complex structural, durability, assembly, and functional issues during development and launch phases. * Quality & Robustness: Drive strict failure mode avoidance by establishing and applying rigorous engineering disciplines, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, Perfect Drawing Plans, and Engineering Specifications. Continuous Improvement & Optimization * Cost & Warranty Control: Lead focused initiatives for Material Cost Reduction (VOME/TVM) and warranty reduction to improve product margin and field quality. * Benchmarking: Conduct competitive benchmarking studies to identify best-in-class structural designs, manufacturing processes, and efficiency improvements. Team Leadership & Knowledge Sharing * Technical Mentorship: Act as a subject matter expert and coach to peer engineers, fostering continuous professional development. * Technical Forums: Guide and lead regular knowledge exchanges through Technical Club forums to share lessons learned and standardize best practices across the team. * Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner seamlessly with manufacturing engineering, procurement, suppliers, and attributes teams to drive program alignment. ## Related Videos - [What Production Knows: Closing the Loop Between AI Agents and the Systems They Build](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/100277-what-production-knows-closing-the-loop-between-ai-agents-and-the-systems-they-build) - [Why you shouldn’t build a microservice architecture ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/261-why-you-shouldn-t-build-a-microservice-architecture) - [Car's are Technology on Wheels - Impact of Software and IT Competence in Automotive](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/780-car-s-are-technology-on-wheels-impact-of-software-and-it-competence-in-automotive) - [Agile work at CARIAD – Creating a customer web application for controlling the vehicle ](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/200-agile-work-at-cariad-creating-a-customer-web-application-for-controlling-the-vehicle) - [I broke the production](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/484-i-broke-the-production) - [Building software that scales with Typescript](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/videos/415-building-software-that-scales-with-typescript) ## Related Articles - [How software is steering vehicle technology](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/515-how-software-is-steering-vehicle-technology) - [Now is the time for industrialized software development](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/601-now-is-the-time-for-industrialized-software-development) - [Where To Find Software Engineering Jobs](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/396-where-to-find-software-engineering-jobs) - [Dev Digest 121 - AI goes offline](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/456-dev-digest-121-ai-goes-offline) - [Top Characteristics of a Software Engineer](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/166-top-characteristics-of-a-software-engineer) - [A call for Guest Writers for the WeAreDevelopers Magazine](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/648-a-call-for-guest-writers-for-the-wearedevelopers-magazine)