Design Release Engineer # 26-25430

Us Tech Solutions; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

US Tech Solutions in Auburn Hills, MI is seeking a Design Release Engineer for a 12‑month assignment to lead design, APQP, and production release of fuel system components including fuel tanks and fuel delivery modules. You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams across vehicle programs, testing labs, CAE, and manufacturing to drive quality improvements and weight reduction.

Must have 2‑5 years engineering experience, a ABET‑accredited Mechanical Engineering degree, and experience

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience (2-3+ years preferred).
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or closely related ABET-accredited program.
• Design Release/Product/Component Engineer experience (not CAD-focused roles).
• Experience with fuel systems (tanks, fuel delivery modules, FDMs, DEF).
• Understanding of APQP processes and product validation activities.

Responsibilities

• Lead design, development, APQP, and production release of fuel system components.
• Identify quality improvements, value optimization, and weight reductions.
• Communicate technical status to management and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams across programs and labs.

Skills

APQP processes

Communication skills

Driver's license

Travel readiness

Quality planning

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

NX

Teamcenter

PLM/CAD systems

Job description

Duration: 12 months

Description

• The Design Release Engineer is responsible for the design, development, advance product & quality planning (APQP), and production release of a system/component within Fuels Systems: Fuel/Urea tanks and fuel/urea delivery modules.
• Other responsibilities include quality improvements, value optimization, weight reduction, and other efficiency improvement initiatives including communicating technical product status to management.
• The Design Release Engineer interacts with suppliers and works closely with internal and external groups such as vehicle program team, testing & prototype labs, CAE engineers, supplier operations, and manufacturing plants.

Must-Haves:

• 2-5 years of relevant engineering experience (preferred range discussed was 2-3+ years)
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (or closely related engineering discipline from an ABET-accredited program or equivalent)
• Design Release Engineer, Product Engineer, or Component Engineer experience (not primarily CAD/design-focused roles)
• Experience with fuel systems, preferably:
• Fuel tanks
• Fuel delivery modules (FDMs)/fuel pumps
• Urea/DEF tank systems
• Understanding of APQP processes
• Experience supporting product validation activities (DVP&R exposure preferred)
• Strong communication skills and ability to work with suppliers, manufacturing, validation labs, program teams, and quality organizations
• Valid driver's license and ability to travel as required

Nice-to-Haves

• Direct fuel tank design/release experience
• Fuel delivery module (FDM) experience
• Injection molding and/or blow molding experience
• DFMEA experience
• Design for Six Sigma certification or training
• GD&T knowledge
• NX, Teamcenter, or similar PLM/CAD system experience
• Virtual simulation experience
• Fastener and torque application knowledge
• OEM automotive fuel systems experience

US Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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