Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Automotive Console Systems

SEGULA Technologies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 125,000 - 166,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Console Systems. You will own end-to-end design and release of console components, from concept to production, ensuring performance, cost, weight, and schedule targets.

The role requires 1–3 years of engineering experience, a BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, and hands-on use of NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter. You will collaborate across engineering, manufacturing, quality and suppliers to resolve

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited or equivalent B.S. in engineering.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with automotive center consoles and related components (center console assemblies, trims, armrests, bins, lids).
• Experience with injection molding, painting, and decorating plastic components.
• Experience with OEM or supplier design and release.
• Experience with NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter.
• Experience creating DFMEA and executing DVP&R.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end design, development, packaging, validation and release of console components.
• Manage development from concept through production.
• Plan and execute DVP&R activities and ensure validation.
• Support prototype, production builds, and service teams.
• Maintain BOM and engineering docs throughout product lifecycle.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other teams to solve issues.
• Lead or support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Identify weight, cost, quality improvements and efficiency initiatives.

Skills

Design release

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering

Tools

NX

CATIA V5

Teamcenter

DFMEA

Job description

This position requires eligibility for a TN visa (i.e., Canadian citizenship) because it is located in Auburn Hills, MI.

Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Console Systems

The Engineer will have end-to-end ownership of assigned console components, ensuring they meet vehicle functional, quality, cost, weight, timing, and manufacturing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, package, validate, and release automotive center console components.
• Manage the engineering development of console components from concept through production.
• Develop and execute Design Verification Plan & Report (DVP&R) activities and ensure validation requirements are met.
• Support console system component builds, prototype builds, and production builds.
• Manage engineering changes, including change requests, design revisions, and implementation timing.
• Maintain Bill of Materials (BOM) and engineering documentation throughout the product lifecycle.
• Manage CAD models, drawings, and engineering data in Teamcenter.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality, and other engineering teams to resolve technical issues.
• Support vehicle assembly plants with technical resolution of console system issues during prototype and production builds.
• Support service teams with field warranty issues related to console components and participate in root cause analysis.
• Lead or support root cause investigations for console system failures and implement corrective actions.
• Identify and implement weight reduction, cost reduction, quality improvement, and other efficiency initiatives.
• Communicate technical product status, risks, timing, and open issues to engineering leadership and management.
• Ensure console components meet applicable functional, performance, manufacturing, quality, and durability requirements.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or equivalent from an ABET-accredited or equivalent program.
• 1–3 years of engineering experience.
• Experience designing and developing automotive center consoles or console-related components, such as:
  • Center console assemblies
  • Console upper/lower structures
  • Console storage compartments
  • Console bins
  • Armrests
  • Cup holders
  • Console trim panels
  • Console bezels
  • Console covers and lids
  • Console-mounted interior components
• Experience with injection molding, painting, and/or decorating of plastic components.
• Experience with OEM or supplier design and release.
• Experience with NX, CATIA V5, and Teamcenter.
• Experience creating and executing DFMEA and DVP&R.
• Experience supporting component builds and execution.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with engineering, manufacturing, quality, suppliers, and vehicle assembly teams.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master of Science in Engineering or Business.
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and present technical issues and recommendations to management.
• Experience with Design for Six Sigma (DFSS).
• Experience with Reactive Shainin Problem Solving or similar structured root cause/problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience with automotive vehicle development and production launch.

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production. SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.