Associate Prototype Build Engineer

Associate Prototype Build Engineer

Location

Auburn Hills, MI

Work Type

Full-Time Contract

Work Arrangement

Onsite

Role Summary

The Associate Prototype Build Engineer supports the development and execution of physical vehicle prototypes, bridging the gap between product design and production. Located on-site in Auburn Hills, MI, this role coordinates prototype builds and engineering projects while collaborating with Shop Technicians, CAD Designers, Release Engineers, and cross-functional Product Design and Development teams to transform design concepts into tangible prototypes for visualization, testing, validation, and refinement before production.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage prototype build projects from initial scoping and planning through final delivery.
• Collaborate with Shop Technicians, CAD Designers, Release Engineers, and Product Design teams to ensure successful project execution.
• Support the development and construction of physical mock-ups and engineering prototypes.
• Coordinate prototype builds involving under-hood, underbody, wind-tunnel, and occupant packaging applications.
• Support engineering validation activities related to ergonomics, component placement, packaging, and serviceability.
• Facilitate communication between engineering, design, and shop teams to ensure project requirements are understood and executed.
• Monitor build progress, coordinate project activities, and address technical or scheduling challenges.
• Ensure prototype builds meet established design objectives, engineering requirements, and project timelines.
• Support the evaluation and refinement of prototype designs before production.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate Degree required.
• Understanding of automotive product design and development processes.
• Demonstrated capability in prototype build coordination and project management.
• Ability to interpret engineering requirements and technical drawings.
• Familiarity with CAD design and engineering workflows.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and technical problem-solving/troubleshooting abilities.
• Effective cross-functional communication skills with the ability to coordinate multiple projects and meet deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree.