Staff Lead Engineer - Interior Cockpit (Automotive Interiors)

Location: Hybrid in Warren, Michigan, United States; expected to report to the specified location at least 3 times a week. Travel required up to 25%; no relocation benefits are provided.

Company

hirify.global develops vehicles, mobility products, intelligent software, battery systems, safety features, and connected customer experiences.

What you will do

• Lead the design, development, and launch of interior cockpit systems covering instrument panels, floor consoles, decorative trim, and interior lighting.
• Mentor engineers and strengthen technical rigor, execution capability, and delivery on time, cost, and quality.
• Improve materials, processes, and system architecture for quality, manufacturability, cost, and speed.
• Drive best-practice adoption, read-across, closed-loop learning, and the interior cockpit roadmap with cross-functional partners.
• Lead resolution of complex, high-visibility technical issues, including urgent or off-hours support when required.
• Manage multiple programs and priorities while collaborating with internal teams, suppliers, and global partners.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Packaging, or another relevant field.
• 8+ years of experience in interior systems, including instrument panels, floor consoles, decorative trim, or interior lighting.
• Expertise in injection-molded trim, foam-in-place, thermoformed skins, and cut-and-sew wrapped substrates.
• Strong knowledge of regulatory, performance, and validation requirements.
• Proven success launching interior subsystems through SOP.
• Strong analytical, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Ability to lead independently while owning outcomes.
• Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle regularly and successfully complete a Motor Vehicle Report review.
• Work authorization in the United States without requiring GM immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in Engineering.
• 10+ years of experience in interior systems, including instrument panels, floor consoles, decorative trim, or interior lighting.
• Design release or manufacturing engineering experience.
• DFSS Master Black Belt or DFSS Black Belt.

Culture & Benefits

• Work in a culture focused on innovation, speed, engineering excellence, inclusion, and belonging.
• Help define the next generation of vehicle interiors and improve quality, execution speed, and customer experiences.
• Benefits and total rewards support well-being at work and at home.
• Equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodations are available.

Hiring process

• Applicants may be required to complete role-related assessments and pre-employment screening.