Our Client, a Software company, is looking for a Senior Interior Innovation Engineer for their Southfield, MI location. Responsibilities: + Be a significant contributor to a world-class Interior and Exterior Components and Systems engineering team + Create and validate technically and economically, industry-leading novel Interior and Exterior Components or Systems solutions, with groundbreaking luxury, craftsmanship, performance, safety, ergonomics, functionality and costs + Find new solution providers and evaluate them based on Client expectations and targets and share them across the organization. + Support the Design Engineering teams in finding new features, solutions and solving issues. + Work interactively within a cross-functional marketing, design, and vehicle engineering team, placing priority on the greater benefit of the vehicle above any one individual system + Employ and develop effective and innovative tools /approaches to supporting the development + Collaborate with Interior trim suppliers to ensure technical excellence and on time delivery of Client Interior Components and Systems Requirements: + 5+ years of demonstrated experience as a detail-oriented Interior or Exterior Components and Systems development lead (for one or more: Hard trim, Soft trim, IP, Door trims, Consoles, Headliners, Fascia, Underbody Trims Claddings, Wheel Liners, Glazing,, etc.) + Knowledge and understanding of automotive Interior Components and Systems industry benchmark, trends and supplier competencies + Experience creating/improving/establishing technical product specifications and timelines to achieve an accelerated development cycle towards SOP + Experienced in using CAD to create 2D/3D concept drawings, Interior Components and Systems, packaging layouts and DFM studies (CATIA V5/V6 preferred) + Vehicle and product launch experience with hands on experience with process development + Experience with leading innovative process or product development + Experienced in analyzing part manufacturing process and costs + Flexibility and ability to adapt to achieve success in a fast-paced startup environment + One full program cycle experience from concept to production launch in automotive Interior and /or exterior Components and Systems + Profound knowledge of vehicle Interior and/or Exterior Components and Systems and demonstrable track record of technical excellence and program execution + A solid knowledge of plastic parts design, structural performance, manufacturing technologies, craftsmanship, ergonomics, safety and homologation requirements + Strong competency in materials selection, plastic injection molding/DFM, and GD&T + A strong desire to create the very best product, working as an integral part of a very capable team + A practical hands-on approach to complement the theoretical + Exceptional technical abilities paired with excellent communication skills + Bachelor degree in Mechanical Engineering or in a relevant discipline like Plastics, Manufacturing or Tool-Making Why Should You Apply? + Health Benefits + Referral Program + Excellent growth and advancement opportunities As an equal opportunity employer, ICONMA provides an employment environment that supports and encourages the abilities of all persons without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or express, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability status, political affiliation, genetics, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.