Design Release Engineer

Vaspire Technologies Inc.; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive engineering firm is seeking a Design and Release Engineer to oversee the design, development, and implementation of vehicle closures. You will enhance design quality, manage suppliers, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering, 5+ years of automotive design experience, proficiency in CATIA, and strong project management skills. This position offers opportunities for international travel and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms.
• CATIA experience & familiarity with CAE tools and software.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for design and development of vehicle locks and mechanisms.
• Drive design improvements for quality and cost/weight optimization.
• Lead suppliers and guide design compliance to various requirements.

Skills

CAD Design

Mechanical Engineering

Powerpoint

Product Design

Product Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or a related field

Tools

CATIA

CAE tools and software

Job description

• Design and Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, validation, release and implementation of handles, locks, and mechanisms into vehicle closures (hoods/frunks, side doors, tailgates, liftgates, decklids).
• You will also drive for design improvements to increase quality and optimize cost/weight throughout development as well as through the production life of the products.
• In addition, you will lead the suppliers and guide the design of the HLM components, achieving compliance to requirements (SDS, Design Rules, and Regulatory), managing attributes (package, design feasibility, NVH, water management, craftsmanship, crash safety) as well as the manufacturing assembly requirements at the assembly plant(s).

Skills Required:

• CAD Design, Mechanical Engineering, Powerpoint, Product Design, Product Development
• CAD Design - ability to open and evaluate parts in CAD software such as CATIA.
• Mechanical Engineering - show engineering development work on a mechanical or electromechanical system, that includes calculations/CAE, drawings, mockups, Failure Mode Analysis.
• PowerPoint - proficiency with this tool
• Product Design - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system
• Product Development - some experience designing and developing a mechanical component or system

Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree or higher in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• 5+ years of engineering experience in design, development, or launch of automotive mechanisms.
• CATIA experience & familiarity with CAE tools and software.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple issues effectively and efficiently.
• Demonstrated ability to show initiative and prioritize workload.
• Ability to travel domestical and international.
• Proficient in MS Office apps such as Excel, Word, and Power Point.