Senior Engineer – Prototype Weld & Paint

About the Role

Join our Prototype Department as a Senior Engineer supporting weld and paint processes for prototype vehicle builds. You’ll lead tooling prep, process planning, supplier coordination, and ensure high-quality, on-time vehicle delivery.

What You’ll Do

• Plan tooling, welding, and paint processes for prototype builds
• Manage quotes, suppliers, CAD reviews, schedules, and quality checks
• Create and track the Operation Plan for in-house and vendor work
• Communicate status and issues with project teams and leadership
• Oversee build activities at vendors and in-house lines
• Resolve tooling/process issues and ensure parts meet requirements
• Travel to suppliers and support overlapping project tasks

Required

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical, Electrical, or Weld Engineering
• 4+ years on vehicle programs (manufacturing, design, PD, or quality)
• Strong knowledge of tooling, welding, and painting processes
• Proficient in CATIA and robot offline programming
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Willing to travel (20%) and work overtime (up to 25%)

Preferred

• Master’s degree
• Experience with PolyWorks, LSW, Self-Piercing Rivets, or equipment installs
• Experience managing 3D data or cross-functional engineering work

Pay Rate: $76 - 80 per hour