Prototype Build Engineer

🔧 Prototype Build Engineer

Join a leading name in the automotive industry known for innovative vehicle development and engineering excellence, where your work will directly impact the validation, refinement, and delivery of vehicle prototypes before production.

Job Information

Job Title: Prototype Build Engineer

Job Type: Temp/Contract — High potential for direct hire with the company based on performance.

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Pay Range: $35.00/hour

🚀 Job Overview

We are seeking a Prototype Build Engineer to support the development and execution of vehicle prototype builds that help bridge the gap between design and production. In this highly collaborative role, you will coordinate cross-functional teams to bring engineering concepts to life through physical mock-ups and validation activities. This position is ideal for candidates who enjoy working at the intersection of engineering, design, and hands-on product development while contributing to real-world vehicle innovation.

🛠️ What's the Job?

• Coordinate prototype vehicle builds and engineering projects from initial scope through final delivery

• Partner with Shop Technicians, CAD Designers, Release Engineers, and Product Design teams throughout the build process

• Support physical mock-up activities used for design validation and development

• Assist with under-hood, underbody, wind-tunnel, and occupant packaging projects

• Facilitate validation of ergonomics, component placement, and serviceability requirements

• Track project progress and help ensure build milestones are achieved

• Support real-world evaluation and refinement of vehicle systems before production

• Collaborate across product development and engineering teams to resolve build-related challenges

✅ What's Needed?

• Associate Degree required

• Bachelor's Degree preferred

• Medium-level engineering experience

• Experience supporting engineering projects, prototype builds, or product development activities

• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional technical teams

• Strong coordination, organization, and communication skills

• Experience in automotive engineering or related product development environments preferred

• Familiarity with CAD design processes and engineering release activities preferred

• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment

🌟 What's in It for Me?

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized automotive organization

• Hands-on involvement in prototype vehicle development and validation

• Exposure to multiple engineering disciplines and product development teams

• Valuable experience supporting innovative vehicle programs from concept to execution

• Collaborative and technically engaging work environment

• Competitive hourly compensation

• Opportunity to expand project coordination and engineering support skills

• Potential for long-term career growth through high-visibility engineering projects

Benefits

• 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

📩 Apply Today!

If you're passionate about automotive engineering, prototype development, and working alongside innovative teams, we want to hear from you. Apply now and take the next step in your engineering career!

About ManpowerGroup, Parent Company of: Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells.

ManpowerGroup®️ (NYSE: MAN), the leading global workforce solutions company, helps organizations transform in a fast-changing world of work by sourcing, assessing, developing, and managing the talent that enables them to win. We develop innovative solutions for hundreds of thousands of organizations every year, providing them with skilled talent while finding meaningful, sustainable employment for millions of people across a wide range of industries and skills. Our expert family of brands – Manpower, Experis, Talent Solutions, and Jefferson Wells – creates substantial value for candidates and clients across more than 75 countries and territories and has done so for over 70 years. We are recognized consistently for our diversity - as a best place to work for Women, Inclusion, Equality and Disability and in 2023 ManpowerGroup was named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies for the 14th year - all confirming our position as the brand of choice for in-demand talent.

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