CW Prototype Development Senior Engineer

Saline, MI - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 08-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Overview:

TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector listed among the top 50 companies in the Global Fortune rankings. As a leading player in the global automotive industry our client manufactures vehicles in 27 countries and effectively markets them across over 170 countries and regions worldwide.

Position: CW Prototype Development Senior Engineer

Location: Saline MI 48176

Duration: 12 Months

Job Type: Temporary Assignment

Work Type: Onsite

Job Description:

Who were looking for

Clients Vehicle Prototype Department (PD) is looking for a passionate and highly motivated Senior Engineer to join our weld and paint engineering team.
Reporting to the Prototype Development Senior Engineering Manager the primary responsibility of this role is to lead preparation of tooling process planning and suppliers during prototype builds to ensure highest quality and on-time vehicle delivery.
Including but not limited to quoting sourcing CAD modeling parts list confirmation scheduling quality control and supplier management as well as an understanding of weld and paint process and equipment.
The person in this role will support the Vehicle Prototype departments objective to support the client Product Development and Vehicle Evaluation.

What youll be doing

The required work is cyclical and will change during a project from early schedule planning to CV build management.
The required work will start with early process planning for jigs and tooling. And finish with leading CV build activity for welding and paint processes.
Grasp key project requirements to set early process targets and strategy.
In-house process planning considering Safety /Quality / Productivity/ Cost
Develop and maintain Operation Plan (OP) for in-house process tooling and vendor activity.
Clear communication of deliverables to project team and Sr. manager
Operation Plan tracking in-house process and tooling to meet project goals.
Attend project meetings and negotiate countermeasures.
Summarize status and report to upper management weekly.
Attend prototype vendors for part kento-kai fixture approval and weekly status meetings.
Track and follow responsible processes tooling and vendor issues to closure.
Issue and manage in-house tooling spec
Process offline robot programming.
Chair meetings with in-house shop and other groups to monitor vehicle build progress.
Travel to supply base to review parts prior to shipment
Track and resolve quality problems
Measure and adjust In-House tooling N&P check welded sub-assemblies
Multi-tasking will be required due to activity overlaps
Supporting build process both at prototype vendor and at PD Weld and Paint line

Requirements:

What you bring

Must have bachelors degree in engineering ( Mechanical Electrical or Weld Engineering ).
4 years of experience working on the vehicle programs in either manufacturing production engineering PD Design or QE.
Proficient communication skills
Deep understanding of tooling (design and manufacturing) & Welding and Painting process planning.
Deep understanding body structure and shell body welding and painting process.
Proficient in body accuracy and related measurement equipment model set fixture and part scanning.
Proficient with 3D CAD (Catia) - CATIA/CARROT 3 Robot Offline Programming
Excellent communication organizational and interpersonal skills to act as a representative of NA to TMC manufacturing affiliates and suppliers.
Ability & willingness to coach and mentor less experienced engineers/co-ops
Willingness to travel both domestically and internationally up to 20% of the time.
Willingness to work overtime up to 25% of the time including weekends.

What you may bring

Experience in other engineering fields such as design procurement quality or manufacturing.
Masters degree in engineering
Experience using PolyWorks
Experience in LSW (Laser Screw Welding) or Self Piercing Rivets
Completed TBP with Panel.
Completion of JKK
Completion of OJD.
Terrace Experience in managing 3D Data
Experience supporting equipment installations for weld or painting equipment

TekWissen Group is an equal opportunity employer supporting workforce diversity.

Overview: TekWissen is a global workforce management provider headquartered in Ann Arbor Michigan that offers strategic talent solutions to our clients world-wide. Our client is a recognized prominent global enterprise in the automotive sector listed among the top 50 companies in the Global For...