Automotive Design Release Engineer | Hybrid, CAD & DFMEA

Advantage Technical; Dearborn (MI); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Retirement Savings Plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Commuter/Parking Accounts

AD&D Insurance

People Perks Program

Job summary

Advantage Technical in Dearborn, MI seeks a Design Release Engineer to drive automotive closure system design from concept through production. You will support DFMEA, lead CAD model development, review drawings, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure design intent and robust implementation.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing to achieve on-time program milestones. Hybrid schedule with competitive benefits is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related technical field required.
• Experience in automotive component design, product development, or engineering release activities.
• Familiarity with DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis).
• Experience reviewing engineering drawings, specifications and design documentation.
• Ability to perform measurements and design reviews using CAD software.
• Experience with NX, CATIA, SolidWorks or similar 3D CAD software.
• Knowledge of GD&T, design validation, and manufacturing processes.
• Understanding of automotive closures, body structures, or exterior systems.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and supplier coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Support engineering release activities for automotive closure systems and adjoining components.
• Develop and review 3D CAD models while ensuring fit, finish, and design intent.
• Lead and maintain DFMEA documentation throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Review designs for compliance with engineering standards and design requirements.
• Coordinate with suppliers to address quality concerns, corrective actions, and engineering changes.
• Create and maintain verification records, evidence packages, and technical documentation.
• Participate in design reviews, interference checks, and cross-functional program meetings.
• Support production readiness, quality objectives, and program milestones.

Skills

DFMEA

CAD software

Communication

Problem solving

Supplier coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical field

Tools

NX

CATIA

SolidWorks

Job description

Advantage Technical in Dearborn, MI seeks a Design Release Engineer to drive automotive closure system design from concept through production. You will support DFMEA, lead CAD model development, review drawings, and coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to ensure design intent and robust implementation.

The role requires collaboration with engineering, suppliers, and manufacturing to achieve on-time program milestones. Hybrid schedule with competitive benefits is offered.