Design and Release Engineer

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Pentangle Tech Services | P5 Group is seeking a Design and Release Engineer to support automotive transmission/engine unit systems. You will perform design release activities, manage supplier interactions, and own subsystem design releases using CATIA and Teamcenter.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical/automotive engineering background with 2–3 years in design release or technical leadership, and hands-on experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in mechanical, automotive, or related engineering field.
• 2-3 years prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
• Knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.

Responsibilities

• Perform design and Release engineering activities at component and system level.
• Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
• Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
• Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
• Work with Ford Purchasing and Buyers for supplier interactions and reviews.
• Manage new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
• Create and maintain detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
• Support and maintain engine BOM.
• Perform WERS release and participate in change control.
• Own the subsystem design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA).
• Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs).
• Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.
• Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support.
• Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
• Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production builds.
• Support PPAP readiness and launch activities

Skills

Design release

Technical leadership

APQP

DFMEA

PPAP

Program management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

Teamcenter

PLM software

Job description

Design and Release Engineer for supporting automotive transmission/engine unit systems. The work activities will include, but not be limited to:

Responsibilities

• Perform Design & Release engineering activities at component and system level.
• Follow the Design Change Checklist for each part to understand required DV and PV.
• Execute CAD and CAE updates as required.
• Develop DVP&R for the system and components.
• Work with and support Ford Purchasing and Buyers for supplier interactions and reviews
• Manage the new supplier interaction and management with support from Ford STA team.
• Create and maintain the detailed development work plans in support of program timing.
• Support and maintain engine BOM.
• Perform WERS release and participation in change control.
• Own the sub-system design release process using OEM PLM system (e.g. Teamcenter, CATIA, etc.).
• Approve drawings, BOMs, part numbers, and configuration content.
• Manage Engineering Change Requests (ECR's) and Engineering Change Orders (ECO's).
• Ensure design change impacts to cost, quality, emissions, and timing are evaluated and communicated.
• Lead Validation, APQP & Launch Support
• Support DV/PV testing: durability, thermal, NVH, performance, and emissions.
• Coordinate prototype, mule, and pre-production builds.
• Support PPAP readiness and launch activities
• Must be Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or related Engineering field.
• 2-3 years prior experience in design release or technical leadership roles.
• Knowledge of engine systems, materials, and manufacturing processes.
• Experience with APQP, DFMEA, PPAP, and product launch support.
• Proficiency with CAD and PLM tools (e.g. CATIA and Teamcenter)