Design Release Engineer

Venteon; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon seeks an experienced Design Release Engineer to lead the seat complete systems design and release for a Detroit-area manufacturing partner. The role focuses on integrating JIT components, foam, trim, structures, and vehicle interfaces to meet performance and cost targets.

The ideal candidate has extensive seating design experience, a solid understanding of NHSTA/FMVS requirements, and hands-on work with DFMEA, DVP&R, and GD&T within APQP processes.

Qualifications

• BSME or similar degree is required.
• 8+ years of vehicle design experience in Seating design.
• Knowledge of NHSTA / FMVSS requirements.
• Experience with DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, DFM, DFA, etc.
• Understanding of product and vehicle development cycles and processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Seat Complete systems including integration of JIT components, Foam, Trim, Structures, Heat and Vent.
• Directly impact occupant comfort by designing and releasing the Seat complete, including supporting hardware and software.
• Apply APQP disciplines and take responsibility for DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, and Control Plans.
• Collaborate with Purchasing to source seating components and drive material cost reductions or new platforms; conduct supplier technical reviews.
• Create, specify, and release seating components, coordinating with Vehicle Integration teams to meet vehicle functional objectives.
• Ensure accessories (removable trim covers, heated/vented trim, audio accessories, etc.) are accommodated by Seat and Electrical systems.
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
• Manage changes to parts/systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues.

Skills

Seating design experience

NHSTA/FMVS knowledge

DVP&R/DFMEA/GD&T/DFM/DFA

Product & vehicle development cycles

Education

BSME or similar degree

Job description

Minimum 5 Years experience in Design Release Engineering

Venteon is currently seeking an experienced Design Release to fill a opening with a manufacturing company located in Metro Detroit. The ideal candidates should have a background in design engineering, ideally in seating, specifically complete seat design.

Requirements of the Design Release Engineer

• BSME or similar degree
• 8+ years of vehicle design in Seating design
• Knowledge of NHSTA / FMVSS requirements
• Experience with DVP&R, DFMEA, GD&T, DFM, DFA, etc.
• Understanding of product and vehicle development cycles and processes

Responsibilities of the Design Release Engineer

• Lead the development of cost, weight, and functionally efficient Seat Complete systems including integration of JIT components, Foam, Trim, Structures, Heat and Vent.
• Directly impact occupant comfort being responsible for the design and release of the Seat complete, including supporting hardware and software.
• Apply engineering disciplines and take on full responsibility for APQP documentation, including DFMEA, Engineering Specifications, DVP&R, Drawings, Control Plans.
• Collaborate with Purchasing in the sourcing of new Seating components / systems, whether for material cost reductions or new platforms, conducting supplier technical reviews to ensure the best source for the product from a functional and financial perspective.
• Create, specify, and release Seating components, working directly with our Vehicle Integration teams to ensure vehicle functional objectives are met.
• Work with affected teams to ensure that accessories (like removable trim covers, heated and vented trim covers, audio accessories and more) are properly accommodated by the Seat and Electrical systems.
• Ensure compatibility with interfacing systems and components, including attaching hardware and joint design.
• Manage changes to parts / systems and resolve all functional, durability, and assembly issues identified.