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Sr. Project Engineer Exteriors

Kyyba


Job Location:

Long Beach, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 29 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Title: (Sr. Project Engineer Vehicle Accessories Exteriors)

About Kyyba:
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills MI Kyyba has a global presence delivering high-quality resources and top-notch recruiting services enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba the overall well-being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value passion excellence empowerment and happiness creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources incentives and flexibility that they need to support a healthy balanced and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.

Job Description

About Client
At Client were building safe reliable vehicles that people can afford personalize and loveand doing it here in the USA as part of our commitment to reindustrialization. The spirit of DIY and customization runs throughout every element of a Client because people should have control over how their trucks look feel and represent them.

Who We Are Looking For
We design utility accessories built for personalization and real-life adventureengineered to perform on the trail in the driveway and everywhere in between. As Senior Project Engineer Utility Accessories & Hard Goods youll lead the development of exterior and structural products such as roof racks cargo mounts modular utility systems and body protection gear. Youll take responsibility for technical execution across internal teams and global suppliers ensuring performance durability and compliance every step of the way.

What You Get To Do
  • Lead full-lifecycle engineering of hard-goods accessories: racks carriers panels mounts and trail systems
  • Create and manage CAD models and detailed 2D drawings in CATIA; release via Windchill
  • Collaborate with suppliers for material selection DFM/DFA prototyping testing and production ramp
  • Ensure structural integration with vehicle mounting points and adherence to OE crash and load path criteria
  • Develop and execute DVP&Rs for durability fatigue corrosion IP rating and mechanical performance
  • Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards (FMVSS SAE ISO etc.)
  • Lead field validation prototype build support and first-off part evaluations
  • Track BOM health mass cost targets and engineering status through all program gates
  • Partner closely with industrial design product management and operations to align performance and brand standards
  • Present technical risks trade-offs and decisions to senior leadership and cross-functional teams

What You Bring To The Team
  • BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field; MS or MBA a plus
  • 8 years in ruggedized hardware vehicle accessories or structural product development
  • Mastery of CATIA (V5 or V6); Windchill PLM experience strongly preferred
  • Experience designing and releasing structural or utility components across metals plastics and composites
  • Strong working knowledge of FMVSS SAE ISO and similar compliance/regulatory frameworks
  • Demonstrated ability to bring products from concept through production with Tier 1/2 suppliers
  • Comfortable with iterative development supplier travel and hands-on prototype validation
  • Clear communicator and problem-solver able to work across engineering design and manufacturing

Location: (Long Beach CA)

Disclaimer:
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race religion color sex gender identity sexual orientation age non-disqualifying physical or mental disability national origin veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment including the application process. If reasonable accommodation is needed please contact Kyyba at

Rewards:
Medical dental vision
401k
Term life
Voluntary life and disability insurance
Optional Pre-paid legal plan
Optional Identity theft plan
Optional Medical and dependent FSA
Work-visa sponsorship
Opportunity for advancement
Long-term assignment with opportunity for hire by client


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  • An INC 5000 company for 10 years
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  • Crains Detroit Business Top Staffing Service Companies in Detroit
  • TechServe Alliance Excellence Award- IT and Engineering Staffing & Solutions
  • Best of MichBusiness winner in HR Wizards & Partnerships
  • Metro Detroit Elite Category: Recruitment Selection & Orientation for 101 Best & Brightest
  • 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work for in Michigan


Required Experience:

Senior IC