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Stellantis

Body Designer

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

The Body Layout Designer is responsible for creating 3D designs and 2D drawings using NX and ... Supporting engineers, design supervisors, design leaders, and other designers as needed. * Ensuring ...

Stellantis

Body Designer

Auburn Hills, MI

The Body Layout Designer is responsible for creating 3D designs and 2D drawings using NX and ... Supporting engineers, design supervisors, design leaders, and other designers as needed. * Ensuring ...

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As of Aug 13, 2026, the average yearly pay for body engineer in Michigan is $68,051.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $62,800.00 and $69,700.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Body Engineers often work closely with design, manufacturing, and safety teams to ensure the vehicle's body structure meets aesthetic, functional, and regulatory requirements. A common challenge is balancing innovative design requests with structural integrity and manufacturability constraints. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, as Body Engineers must frequently negotiate trade-offs, address conflicting requirements, and ensure alignment across teams to deliver a high-quality product on schedule.

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To thrive as a Body Engineer, you need a solid background in mechanical or automotive engineering, with expertise in vehicle body design and analysis often supported by a relevant engineering degree. Familiarity with CAD software (such as CATIA or SolidWorks), finite element analysis (FEA) tools, and knowledge of industry standards are typically required. Strong problem-solving abilities, attention to detail, and effective communication skills help distinguish top performers in this role. These competencies are crucial for developing safe, innovative, and manufacturable vehicle body systems that meet both regulatory and customer expectations.

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Infographic showing various Body Engineer job openings in Michigan as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 14% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $68,051 per year, or $32.7 per hour.

Senior Design Release Engineer Body/Chassis Structure

General Motors

Warren, MI • On-site

$85 - $120/hr

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Job description

At General Motors, our product teams are redefining mobility. Through a human-centered design process, we create vehicles and experiences that are designed not just to be seen, but to be felt. We’re turning today’s impossible into tomorrow’s standard —from breakthrough hardware and battery systems to intuitive design, intelligent software, and next-generation safety and entertainment features.

Every day, our products move millions of peopleas we aim to makedriving safer, smarter, and more connected, shaping the future of transportation on a global scale.

The Role

We are seeking experienced, motivated Design Release Engineers to support the next generation of industry-leading Vehicle Body and Chassis Structure Systems Engineering Design and Development. We are committed to enhancing the product – with new features, new materials, and new technologies across the spectrum of engineering subsystems. To do this, we need forward-looking, innovative engineers who can help shape the future. These product engineering positions involve responsibility for all activities - including definition of requirements, execution of design, and validation and testing throughout a vehicle’s lifecycle. These roles require an experienced engineer to lead and drive a cross functional product development team. In addition, they require collaboration with peers in the creative design, purchasing, manufacturing, and quality functions.

The ideal candidate is one who desires to build their technical depth as an engineer within the engineering enterprise. This candidate possesses exemplary communication, project management skills, and is a passionate, hard-working person who enjoys taking on challenges and following through with robust solutions.

At General Motors, we are interested in providing you the opportunity to develop your career. The skills built with these roles will allow you to grow a strong interpersonal network. We are looking for experienced engineers in the following areas:

  • Body / Chassis Structure Senior DRE
What You'll Do (Responsibilities)
  • Generating and executing technical solutions to support new vehicle programs
  • Providing technical leadership for advanced component or technology development
  • Performing complex design analysis and evaluating engineering designs
  • Working cross-functionally to implement cost reduction ideas, product and process improvements, and to support prototype and production build activities
  • Balancing business imperatives, including but not limited to cost, mass, complexity, and timing through production engineering design release
  • Communicating information to and from internal and external customer organizations
  • Staying abreast of relevant new technology and competitive products
  • Develop and apply new and existing technologies
  • Develop and coordinate component design and systems with manufacturing, analysis, other vehicle subsystems, vehicle development, safety, customers, and other functions
  • Responsible for component & subsystem integrity and compliance to GM technical and quality standards throughout the vehicle’s life cycle
  • Works independently with ability to summarize complex issues for leadership review
Your Skills and Abilities (Required Qualifications)
  • Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or Automotive Technology
  • 5+ years engineering experience
What Will Give You a Competitive Edge (Preferred Qualifications)
  • Master’s degree in engineering or another Advanced Degree
  • Proven knowledge with engineering design in Body / Chassis Structure Systems
  • Familiarity with Design for Six Sigma process
  • Experience with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effect Analysis) and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing)
  • Knowledge of advanced high strength alloy materials, processes, and tooling
  • Knowledge of material joining methods, welding (resistance spot welding and MIG welding), mechanical fastening, and sealing systems
  • Knowledge of Vehicle Dynamics
  • Knowledge of FMVSS Crash regulations and GM Technical Specifications

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General Motors is a company with global scale and capabilities, headquartered in Detroit, Michigan, with employees around the world. The company employs over 165,000 people, serves six continents, operates across 22 time zones, and has a diverse workforce speaking 75 languages1. GM’s vision is to drive the world forward by pioneering innovations that move and connect people to what matters. The company is working towards an all-electric future with its new Ultium Platform and is pushing transportation options beyond our wildest imaginations with autonomous vehicles. GM is also committed to becoming the most inclusive company in the world.

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Transportation equipment manufacturing

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Detroit, MI, US

Year founded

1908

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