Design and Release Engineer

Employee Workplace; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Pet Insurance

401(k) Plan

Employee Assistance Program

Commuter/ Parking Accounts

People Perks Program

Health Savings Account

AD&D Insurance

Job summary

Employee Workplace in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Design & Release Engineer for closures and latching systems. This onsite, temporary assignment offers a starting hourly rate of $42.31+ and opportunities to lead design, validation, and release activities for vehicle closure components.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, 2+ years of automotive product development experience, and strong CAD/DFMEA/PPAP capabilities, with travel flexibility to supplier sites and testing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 2+ years engineering experience in automotive or related mechanical product development.
• Experience with CAD software and GD&T/PPAP processes.
• Strong communication and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle closure and latching components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality groups to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Create, review, and manage CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and product releases.
• Conduct design reviews, root-cause analysis, and corrective action activities to improve quality and performance.
• Support prototype builds, product testing, supplier readiness, PPAP activities, and production launches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, durability, manufacturability, cost, and weight reduction.

Skills

Project management

Problem-solving

Communication

Technical documentation

Travel ability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

3DX

Job description

Design & Release Engineer - Closures & Latching Systems

Dearborn, MI | Fully Onsite | Temporary Assignment | Starting at $42.31+/Hour

Ready to help develop the next generation of automotive closure systems? We are seeking a Design & Release Engineer with experience in mechanical systems, product development, and automotive components to support the design, validation, release, and launch of vehicle handles, locks, latches, hinges, and closure mechanisms.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle closure and latching components.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, suppliers, manufacturing, and quality groups to deliver projects on time and within budget.
• Create, review, and manage CAD models, engineering drawings, BOMs, and product releases.
• Conduct design reviews, root cause analysis, and corrective action activities to improve quality and performance.
• Support prototype builds, product testing, supplier readiness, PPAP activities, and production launches.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to quality, durability, manufacturability, cost, and weight reduction.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering field required.
• Minimum 2+ years of engineering experience in automotive, heavy equipment, aerospace, industrial machinery, seat systems, closures, latching mechanisms, or similar mechanical product development.
• Experience with CAD software such as CATIA, Teamcenter, 3DX, or similar platforms.
• Knowledge of GD&T, DFMEA, PFMEA, PPAP, root cause analysis, and product validation processes.
• Strong project management, problem-solving, communication, and technical documentation skills.
• Ability to travel occasionally to suppliers, testing facilities, and manufacturing locations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Pet Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Commuter/Parking Accounts
• People Perks Program
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• AD&D Insurance

Benefits may vary by client and are confirmed at the time of offer.