Design Release Engineer – BIW Underbody

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer – BIW Underbody to support the design, development, validation, and release of BIW underbody components and assemblies. You will work with design, manufacturing, simulation, quality, and supplier teams to ensure products meet design and manufacturing requirements.

The role requires a Mechanical/Automotive/Manufacturing Engineering degree, BIW experience, NX CAD proficiency, and strong GD&T skills, in a fast-paced automotive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with BIW underbody components, sheet metal stampings, or automotive body structures.
• Understanding of sheet metal forming and forming simulation reports.
• Basic proficiency in Siemens NX CAD.
• Experience with Teamcenter or a similar PLM system.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and its application to automotive components.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced automotive engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and release of BIW underbody stampings and assemblies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design, performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements are met.
• Review engineering designs and communicate technical concerns clearly to designers and manufacturing teams.
• Review sheet metal forming simulations to assess manufacturability and inform design decisions.
• Use NX CAD to review designs and facilitate technical discussions.
• Apply GD&T to evaluate dimensional requirements and support product performance.
• Participate in design reviews, ECNs, and product development milestones.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to address technical concerns.
• Maintain clear documentation of engineering decisions and open issues.

Skills

BIW underbody

Sheet metal stamping

NX CAD

Teamcenter PLM

GD&T

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Automotive engineering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX CAD

Teamcenter

Job description

We're ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company that provides solutions for engineering, technology, and product development projects. For decades, we've been helping our clients develop products that are changing the world, whether that's by shaping the future of space exploration, saving lives with medical devices that set a new standard of care, or creating the fully autonomous electric taxi of tomorrow. Our team of more than 600 people works across industries including aerospace, medical devices and life sciences, unmanned systems and robotics, automotive OEM and tier 1 suppliers, commercial vehicle, electric vehicles, rail, and more. Our offices across the US have different industry focuses and engage with our clients in different ways, ranging from working on-site at client facilities to performing product development at our delivery centers.

ALTEN Group, our parent company, has been a leader in engineering and information technology for more than 30 years. ALTEN Group operates in 30 countries across Europe, North America, Asia, Africa and the Middle East and employs more than 36,000 people, 88% of whom are engineers. The company covers the whole development cycle and offers a choice of service levels, from technology consulting to complete project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you join a group of people passionate about collaborating to solve some of the world's most technical engineering challenges. Our success is tied to taking care of our employees by building relationships and providing opportunities for mentorship and career growth. We offer comprehensive benefits for all full-time employees, including medical, dental, and vision insurance; a 401(k) plan with employer matching; paid time off (PTO); paid parental leave; and mentorship to help you take your career to the next level. You don't have to take our word for it that we are a great place to work - we were named on the 2023 Top Workplaces list thanks to feedback from our proud employees.

The Design Release Engineer – BIW Underbody is responsible for supporting the design, development, validation, and release of Body-in-White (BIW) underbody components and assemblies. The role focuses on ensuring that underbody stampings and assemblies meet design, dimensional, performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements.

The engineer will work closely with design, manufacturing, simulation, quality, and supplier teams to review engineering solutions, communicate technical concerns, and support the resolution of product development and manufacturing challenges.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and release of BIW underbody stampings and assemblies.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure design, performance, quality, and manufacturing requirements are met.
• Review engineering designs and communicate technical concerns clearly to designers, manufacturing teams, and other stakeholders.
• Review and interpret sheet metal forming simulation reports to assess manufacturability and support design decisions.
• Use basic NX CAD knowledge to review designs, understand engineering solutions, and facilitate technical discussions.
• Apply GD&T principles to evaluate dimensional requirements and support functional product performance.
• Participate in design reviews, engineering change activities, and product development milestones.
• Support the identification and resolution of issues related to BIW underbody design, forming, assembly, and dimensional variation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manufacturing teams to address technical concerns and support design improvements.
• Maintain clear communication and documentation of engineering decisions, open issues, and corrective actions.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with BIW underbody components, sheet metal stampings, or automotive body structures.
• Understanding of sheet metal forming and forming simulation reports.
• Basic proficiency in Siemens NX CAD.
• Experience with Teamcenter or a similar PLM system.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and its application to automotive components.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to understand technical issues, listen to stakeholder concerns, and drive effective resolution.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced automotive engineering environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an automotive OEM or Tier 1 supplier environment.
• Exposure to BIW underbody design release, stamping, assembly, or manufacturing engineering.
• Familiarity with forming simulation, dimensional variation, and tolerance analysis.
• Experience supporting engineering changes, supplier coordination, and vehicle development programs.

ALTEN Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our Policy is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.