BIW Design Release Engineer – Automotive Body & Launch

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer for BIW upper body structures. You will own the design release, lead parametric modeling in NX, and coordinate with external suppliers and internal plants to ensure manufacturability, cost, and performance targets.

You’ll document CBOM and Quadris, define validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA), and provide onsite launch support to address build variations and gating issues, while ensuring compliance with standards and program milestones.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree inMechanical or Automotive Engineering or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development.
• Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack-up, and automotive validation testing.
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies.
• Parametric modeling using NX.
• Collaborate with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and performance meet milestones and objectives.
• Develop and manage CBOM and Quadris for subassemblies.
• Create Source Package documentation and manage reviews with suppliers and internal Client teams.
• Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate testing.
• Provide onsite plant launch support to address assembly, build variation, and launch gating issues.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across teams.

Skills

Problem solving

Project management

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Self-motivated

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro)

PLM systems

Job description

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer for BIW upper body structures. You will own the design release, lead parametric modeling in NX, and coordinate with external suppliers and internal plants to ensure manufacturability, cost, and performance targets.

You’ll document CBOM and Quadris, define validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA), and provide onsite launch support to address build variations and gating issues, while ensuring compliance with standards and program milestones.