Design Release Engineer – Interior (Cockpit Consoles and Door Systems)

Segula Technologies; Windsor; On-site; CAD 112,000 - 141,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering group is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) to specialize in Interior Cockpit Consoles and Door Systems. This role involves managing the complete product lifecycle, ensuring components meet key performance and quality standards. The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering and over 3 years of relevant experience in automotive design and release engineering. Competitive compensation and potential growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in automotive interior component design & release engineering.
• Master's degree preferred.
• Proficiency in GD&T and DFMEA processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, validation, and release of components.
• Manage specifications, requirements, and integration constraints.
• Develop Design Verification Plans & Reports and coordinate validation testing.

Skills

Automotive interior component design

Design release engineering

Problem-solving

3D modeling with CATIA V5 or Siemens NX

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Company Description

Job based in Auburn Hills, MI. Candidate must be eligible for a TN Visa

Do you want to shape the world of tomorrow and work on innovative projects? Then you're a good fit for us! We are a global engineering group with 15,000 employees and 140 locations worldwide. With our services, we are driving the topics of energy efficiency, climate protection and decarbonization and developing tech industries into new dimensions.

The world of SEGULA Technologies Experts revolves around industries such as automotive, software, energy and life sciences. As an independent player, we support OEMs and suppliers with personal engineering services. Take advantage of new opportunities and take on exciting tasks and attractive positions with direct customer assignment.

Job Description

Segula Technologies is hiring aDesign Release Engineer (DRE)specializing inInterior Cockpit ConsolesandDoor Systems.

The ideal candidate will have strongexperience in the design, release, and validation of interior trim systems with a focus on console and door systems. This role requires ownership of the complete product lifecycle — from concept through production — ensuring all components meet functional, quality, cost, and timing objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of console and door system components
• Manage component specifications, interface requirements, and system integration constraints.
• Ensure all components meet vehicle-level performance, craftsmanship, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain Design Verification Plans & Reports, (DVPRs) and coordinate validation testing
• Conduct DFMEA reviews, manage engineering changes,design documentation in Teamcenter
• Support prototype builds, pre-production, and launch activities, resolving issues in real time.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing, quality teams to ensure design feasibility and readiness

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field (Master’s preferred)
• 3+ years in automotive interior component design & release engineering for OEM or Tier 1 programs.
• Proficient in CATIA V5 or Siemens NX for 3D model interpretation, modification,design reviews.
• Experienced with Teamcenter for BOM management, document control,change workflows.
• Knowledge of injection molding, vacuum forming, adhesive bonding, plastic trim assembly.
• Skilled in GD&T (ASME Y14.5), DFMEA/PFMEA, tolerance analysis, OEM validation processes.
• Knowledge of packaging and interfaces for HVAC, IP structures, wiring, and electrical systems.
• Proven ability in root-cause analysis, 8D problem-solving,and supplier issue resolution.

Additional Information

Dù à la localisation de notre client qui est aux USA, l'affichage est rédigée en anglais et requiert uniquement de parler anglais.

Due to our client's location in the USA, the job description is written in English and requires only English language skills.