Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer
Reference Number: 416811
Posted: 11/03/2026
Job Type: Contract
- Industry: Technology and IT
As a candidate, I’m excited about the opportunity to step into an Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer role where I can apply my engineering experience to help manage program weight status from early concept approval through production launch. I’ll collaborate with a cross-functional team to track component and vehicle weights across the development lifecycle, publish official weight reports, and support production assembly readiness through accurate spring tables and compliance-focused audits.
Job Title:Automotive Vehicle Weight Engineer
Location:Auburn Hills, Michigan (Onsite)
Pay Range:
What's the Job?
- Manage program weight status for one or more vehicle programs from early concept approval through production launch.
- Work closely with the Weight Lead and Program Team to develop and refine vehicle weight estimates.
- Collaborate with Chassis Engineering to support spring development and ensure weight-related readiness for production.
- Create, maintain, and communicate vehicle weight scorecards monthly to keep stakeholders aligned.
- Publish official weight reports (including max options, Homologation, EPA report, spring & label tables) and monitor engineering bulletins for weight impact.
What's Needed?
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited university.
- 5+ years of relevant automotive product development experience.
- Knowledge of the overall program development life cycle.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
- Experience analyzing data and formulating meaningful conclusions and recommendations.
What's in it for me?
- Contribute to critical weight deliverables that support vehicle development and production launch.
- Build strong cross-functional influence by partnering with engineering teams across the program lifecycle.
- Own recurring reporting and audit activities that drive clarity and compliance readiness.
- Strengthen technical depth through component & vehicle weight audits in CTC pilot and vehicle assembly plants.
- Support engineering decision-making by monitoring take rates for EPA options and tire/aero enablers.
Upon completion of waiting period consultants are eligible for:
- Medical and Prescription Drug Plans
- Dental Plan
- Vision Plan
- Health Savings Account
- Health Flexible Spending Account
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Supplemental Life Insurance
- Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance
- Business Travel Insurance
- 401(k), Plus Match
- Weekly Pay
If this is a role that interests you and you'd like to learn more, click apply now and a recruiter will be in touch with you to discuss this great opportunity. We look forward to speaking with you!
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