Systems Applications Engineer

Bartech Staffing is a leading engineering, technical and professional staffing firm, and our clients include some of the nation's biggest companies. We are powered by Impellam Group, a connected group providing global workforce and specialist recruitment solutions. Our client has engaged us to assist them in hiring a contract Systems Applications Engineer. If you are interested in an opportunity to get your foot in the door with a leading company, we want to talk with you!
Hourly pay range $44-$46
Location: Dearborn, MI
Schedule: Hybrid - 4 days onsite (Mon-Thu)
Duration: Long-term contract
Job Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of electronic gear shift system components across global vehicle programs.
• Own design and release of electronic shift system commodities.
• Collaborate with suppliers, design studio, manufacturing, electrical architecture teams, and internal stakeholders to deliver best-in-class gear shifter components.
• Manage commodities pre- and post-launch to support quality and manufacturing feasibility.
• Create and maintain open issues lists; prioritize and track work plans.
• Utilize program management tools (FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, WERS) to lead milestone deliverables.
• Support program builds with hardware/software, change notices, and alerts.
• Interpret hardware/software specifications; manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, SCCAFs, and Control Plans.
• Drive issue resolution and support Total Value Management (TVM) initiatives.
• Analyze performance data to improve reliability, durability, and cost efficiency.
• Participate in sourcing processes and supplier negotiations.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
• 3+ years automotive engineering experience from early development through launch.
• Strong knowledge of vehicle systems and electronic/mechanical interfaces.
• Electrical and mechanical hardware engineering experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; ability to interpret 2D/3D CAD drawings.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, DVP&R, P-diagram, and supplier management.
• Strong communication, organization, and program management skills.
• Problem-solving expertise (8D, 5-Why, Six Sigma mindset).

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Master's degree in Engineering.
• Experience with PPAP, injection-molded components, and manufacturing quality documentation (PFMEA, control plans).
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt certification.
• Familiarity with TeamCenter, CATIA, Global Integrator, and Atlassian-JIRA.
• Component testing experience (bench/dyno/vehicle).
• Automotive software implementation experience.
• Knowledge of AI tools and resources.

Technical Skills

• Teamcenter, CAD (CATIA, SolidWorks), CAE concepts, WERS, Jira.
• Program management and problem-solving methodologies (8D, Six Sigma, FMEA).

As a Systems Applications Engineer with Bartech Staffing, you will be working through an established and respected staffing organization with over 40 years of serving as a trusted partner to our client companies. We provide our talent with personal, responsive attention, and will assign an employee care representative to answer any questions or concerns that you might have. Depending upon the client, the assignment, and your performance, you can find potential opportunities for direct employment.
At Impellam Group, we offer a competitive compensation package with benefits including:

• Medical, dental, and vision
• 401(k) plan with employee contribution opportunities
• Paid time off, including holidays
• 529 college savings program

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For this opportunity, the successful candidate will be directly employed by Bartech Staffing as a W2 employee while providing services to our client, who is looking for people who are eligible to work in the US and can start immediately.

Impellam Group and its brands are equal-opportunity employers committed to diversity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful under applicable law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application, interview process, pre-employment activity, and the performance of crucial job functions.

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