Associate Prototype Build Engineer

Associate Prototype Build Engineer {#associate-prototype-build-engineer path-to-node="3"} Location: Auburn Hills, MI Work Type: Full-Time Contract Work Arrangement: Onsite ### Role Summary: {#role-summary path-to-node="7"} 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: {#responsibilities path-to-node="9"} - 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: {#qualifications path-to-node="11"} - 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: {#preferred-qualifications path-to-node="13"} - Bachelor's Degree.