Design Release Engineer

Pi Square Technologies; Michigan; On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Pi Square Technologies is seeking an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Chassis Systems in Michigan. You will lead vehicle-level system design, validation, and brake system development with a strong emphasis on performance analysis and DFMEA/SFMEA.

Responsibilities include validating brake, steering, and suspension subsystems, executing DVP&R, and releasing brake components while collaborating across design, simulation, testing, and manufacturing teams.

Qualifications

• MS in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Strong understanding of automotive chassis systems including braking, steering, and suspension.
• Experience in vehicle-level design, development and validation.
• Hands-on brake system modeling, performance analysis, sizing, and evaluation.
• Experience in brake testing and vehicle testing.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/SFMEA, DVP&R, and verification/validation processes.
• Experience in brake component design, development and release.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and ability to support vehicle testing.

Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle-level system design, development, and validation for chassis systems.
• Perform brake system performance analysis, sizing, modeling, and simulation.
• Develop and execute DVP&R for brake systems and other components.
• Conduct and support DFMEA/SFMEA activities and corrective actions.
• Support brake system development and vehicle testing and validation.
• Analyze test results to identify root causes and resolve issues.
• Ensure compliance with engineering specs and safety requirements.
• Support the release of brake system components with quality and reliability.
• Collaborate with design, simulation, testing, manufacturing, and validation teams.
• Document analyses, results, recommendations, and release deliverables.

Skills

Brake systems

DFMEA/SFMEA

DVP&R

Root-cause analysis

Vehicle testing

Modeling & simulation

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

MS in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

We are looking for an experienced Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Chassis Systems with strong expertise in automotive chassis engineering, vehicle-level system design, validation, and component release. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience in brake system development, performance analysis, system modeling, and vehicle testing, along with knowledge of engineering quality tools and validation methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead vehicle‑level system design, development, and validation activities for chassis systems, including steering, suspension, and braking.
• Perform brake system performance analysis, sizing calculations, modeling, and simulation to meet vehicle performance and safety requirements.
• Develop, review, and execute system‑level Design Verification Plans and Reports (DVP&R) for brake systems and other chassis components.
• Conduct and support DFMEA/SFMEA activities to identify potential failure modes, assess risks, and implement corrective actions.
• Support brake system development, vehicle‑level testing, performance evaluation, and validation activities.
• Analyze test results, identify root causes, and resolve system‑level engineering issues using structured problem‑solving methodologies such as Shainin, DFSS, and Red X.
• Perform system analysis and ensure compliance with engineering specifications, performance targets, and applicable automotive safety requirements.
• Support the design, development, and release of brake system components, ensuring adherence to quality, reliability, and functional requirements.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams, including design, simulation, testing, manufacturing, and validation engineering.
• Document engineering analysis, validation results, technical recommendations, and design release deliverables.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science (M.S.) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related engineering discipline.
• Strong understanding of automotive chassis systems, particularly braking, steering, and suspension.
• Experience in vehicle‑level system design, development, and validation.
• Hands‑on experience in brake system modeling, performance analysis, sizing, and system‑level evaluation.
• Experience with vehicle testing and development, preferably in brake testing.
• Knowledge of DFMEA/SFMEA, DVP&R, and system‑level verification and validation processes.
• Experience in brake component design, development, and release.
• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, root‑cause analysis, and problem‑solving skills.
• Valid driver's license and the ability to support vehicle testing activities.