Automotive Design Release Engineer

Global Connect Technologies; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Dearborn, MI, is seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer to drive engine subsystem design and release processes. You will own PLM-driven release workflows, approve technical documents, and ensure documentation quality across components and systems.

The role requires strong knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes, with experience in APQP and DFMEA/PFMEA.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related engineering
• 6+ years of internal combustion engine development experience
• Prior experience in design release engineering or technical leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with APQP processes including DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and launch support

Responsibilities

• Perform Design & Release (D&R) engineering activities at both component and system levels.
• Own engine subsystem design release processes using OEM PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, CATIA).
• Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, configuration content, and maintain engineering documentation quality.
• Develop and maintain DVP&R for assigned systems and components.
• Execute necessary CAD and CAE updates to support engineering changes.
• Support DV/PV testing including durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
• Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production engine builds.
• Measure and coordinate APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, and control plans.
• Coordinate supplier interactions and PPAP readiness for launches.

Skills

Engine systems knowledge

Materials knowledge

Manufacturing processes

Education

Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Eng

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

Job description

• Perform Design & Release (D&R) engineering activities at both component and system levels.
• Own engine subsystem design release processes using OEM PLM systems (e.g., Teamcenter, CATIA).
• Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, configuration content, and maintain engineering documentation quality.

Product Development & Validatio

• nFollow the Design Change Checklist for each part to determine required DV and PV
• .Develop and maintain DVP&R for assigned systems and components
• .Execute necessary CAD and CAE updates to support engineering changes
• .Support DV/PV testing including durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions
• .Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production engine builds

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Change Manageme

• ntPerform WERS releases and participate in change control board
• s.Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs
• ).Ensure all design changes are evaluated for impacts on cost, quality, emissions, and timin

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Supplier & Cross-Functional Collaborat

• ionLead interactions with new and existing suppliers, collaborating with Ford STA where requir
• ed.Oversee moving multiple parts across various engine platforms to alternate supplie
• rs.Support PPAP readiness and launch activiti

es.
APQP & Quality Assur

• anceLead APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, SCAAFS, control plans, and other quality deliverab
• les.Ensure compliance with quality systems, program requirements, and risk management practi
• ces.Maintain and support engine BOM structu

res.
Technical Focus

• AreasPowertrain systems including base engine components, exhaust/aftertreatment, turbochargers/air induction, thermal systems, fuel/ignition/evaporative emissions, and other ICE subsys

tems.
Qualific

• ationsBachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related engineering
• field.6+ years of internal combustion engine development exper
• ence.Prior experience in design release engineering or technical leadership
• roles.Strong knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing proc
• esses.Experience with APQP processes including DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, and launch su
• pport.Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools such as CATIA and Teamc