Resident Engineer

About the role

We are looking for a Resident Engineer to act as the on‑site technical representative for our automotive interior products. You will work closely with engineering, quality and program teams to ensure successful product launches and ongoing production performance at the plant.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary interface between the plant and engineering programs, supporting design reviews, validation and launch activities.
• Troubleshoot technical and quality issues, lead root‑cause analysis, and coordinate corrective actions with internal quality teams.
• Provide engineering support for design changes, deviations, PPAP documentation and product performance validation (fit‑and‑function, interface checks).
• Assist with sample parts, pre‑production builds and line trials, monitoring performance and escalating deviations.
• Communicate status updates, risk assessments and critical escalations to internal leadership.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• 3–7+ years of automotive engineering experience, preferably with a Tier‑1 supplier.
• Hands‑on experience with launch processes, validation cycles and PPAP.
• Strong communication, problem‑solving mindset and ability to work autonomously on‑site.
• Ability to manage multiple topics under tight timelines.

Required skills

• Proficiency with CAD tools such as CATIA or NX.
• Experience with DFMEA and DVP&R methodologies.
• Knowledge of PPAP documentation and automotive interior product development.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.