Senior Automotive Engineer - Metal Stamping - Base Salary to 160k/year - Detroit, MI
Company: AllSearch Professional Staffing
Location: Detroit
Posted on: February 14, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Senior Automotive Engineer -
Metal Stamping - Base Salary to 160k/year - Detroit, MI Our client,
a national leader in automotive stamping, is seeking a Senior
Automotive Engineer to help identify new business opportunities,
while guiding customers through manufacturability and
cost-optimization decisions. In this role, the Senior Automotive
Engineer will collaborate internally to deliver competitive
proposals & long-term strategic value. Ideal candidates will have
deep technical acumen related to metal stamping and stamping tool
development. Responsibilities: Serve as the primary technical
interface for OEM and Tier 1 customers, ensuring alignment on
program requirements, feasibility, and timelines. Identify, target,
and secure new business opportunities in cold formed components,
extruded metals, and engineered fastener solutions. Lead technical
discussions and presentations to support quoting, fastener
selection, cost modeling, and value-engineering initiatives.
Provide guidance on fastening strategies, torque-tension
requirements, joint analysis, and application-specific fastener
performance considerations. Collaborate with Engineering, Tooling,
Operations, and Quality teams to translate customer requirements
into manufacturable, cost-effective solutions. Manage and grow key
accounts through proactive communication, issue resolution,
technical guidance, and long-term planning. Support RFQ and
quotation processes, including pricing development, cost
breakdowns, timing, and commercial negotiations for cold formed
parts, extrusions, and fastener products. Monitor industry trends,
competitor technologies, and material/commodity factors to advise
leadership on risks and opportunities. Participate in PPAP, APQP,
launch activities, and technical reviews to ensure customer
satisfaction and program success. Maintain accurate forecasting,
sales pipeline updates, and CRM entries. Represent the company at
customer visits, technical reviews, industry shows, and supplier
days. Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering,
Manufacturing Engineering, Materials Science, or a related
technical field; equivalent industry experience accepted. 7 years
of experience in automotive sales engineering, applications
engineering, or technical account management. Direct experience
with cold forming, cold heading, metal extrusion, and automotive
fastener solutions strongly preferred. Proficiency in fastener
fundamentals, including materials, coatings, torque specifications,
joint design, and failure analysis. Strong knowledge of automotive
product development cycles, PPAP/APQP, and OEM/Tier 1 expectations.
Demonstrated success in customer engagement, technical
presentations, and commercial negotiations. Ability to interpret
engineering prints, GD&T, material specifications, and process
capability data. Willingness to travel to customer locations,
suppliers, and company sites as required Compensation: Compensation
for this role is comprised of a base salary up to 160k/year, plus
an annual bonus. Our client also offers comprehensive health
benefits and 401k with a company match. INDALL
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