Application Engineer

Post Date

Nov 21, 2025

Location

Dearborn,
Michigan

ZIP/Postal Code

48120
US
Jan 27, 2026 Insight Global

Job Type

Contract

Category

Engineering (Non IT)

Req #

MIC-11964969-39fb-4195-8b0e-1fc5d51cf38b

Pay Rate

$28 - $35 (hourly estimate)

Job Description

Insight Global is looking for an Application Engineer in the Dearborn, Michigan area. The Application Engineer will be responsible for releasing product into production and ensuring deliverables are being met. They will be working with internal company teams & suppliers on any processes or issues that occur. We are looking for someone with great communication experience!

Other Responsibilities:
• Own the design and release of electronic shift system commodities.
• Collaborate across the organization with external suppliers, design studio, MHI / Ergo, manufacturing VO, feature owners, electrical architecture teams, and within the shift systems team to deliver gear shifter commodities to programs on time and on targets with best-in-class quality.
• Manage commodities pre-and-post launch to support quality and ongoing manufacturing feasibility.
• Create clear, concise open issues lists to determine priorities for workplan development.
• Utilize program management systems such as FEDE, JIRA, AIMS, and WERS.
• Lead milestone deliverables and support all program builds with hardware, software, change notices, and alerts.
• Interpret hardware/software specifications and manage DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, SCCAF’s 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 involving all aspects of commodity cost.



Compensation:
$35/hr to $38/hr
Exact compensation may vary based on several factors, including skills, experience, and education.

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.To learn more about how we collect, keep, and process your private information, please review Insight Global's Workforce Privacy Policy: https://insightglobal.com/workforce-privacy-policy/.

Required Skills & Experience

- Bachelors Degree in Engineering
- 3+ years of experience in automotive engineering
- Experience with electrical and mechanical hardware engineering
- Experience in MS Office
- Ability to interpret 2D/3D drawings
- Experience with DFMEA, 8D/5 Why

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

- PPAP experience
- Injection molding experience
- PFMEA, control plans, or line flow chart experience
- Six sigma green or black belt certified
- Teamcenter, catia, or global integrator experience

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.