Design & Release Engineer – Body
KYYBA Inc
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Job summary
Kyyba is seeking a Design & Release Engineer – Body in Dearborn, MI, hybrid work model. You will support design, validation, and release of automotive interior/exterior body components, coordinating with design, studio, engineering, manufacturing, and suppliers. CATIA/UG-NX proficiency and DFMEA experience are essential.
This role focuses on ensuring manufacturable designs, engineering sign-offs, and program milestone adherence throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
Qualifications
- Experience in automotive Design & Release Engineering, preferably Interior or Exterior Body components.
- Hands-on experience with CATIA or UG/NX for 3D modeling, CAD reviews, measurements, drawings, and evaluation.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, packaging and functional requirements.
- Experience with DFMEA and design validation activities.
- Experience working with automotive suppliers to resolve technical issues.
Responsibilities
- Lead and facilitate DFMEA activities with cross-functional teams.
- Review designs against rules, standards, specs, and program requirements; drive deviations to resolution.
- Support design and engineering execution of Interior and Exterior Body components.
- Translate styling surfaces into manufacturable, releasable designs with Design teams.
- Use CATIA or UG/NX to review models/drawings and identify interference or clearance issues.
- Develop and maintain 3D component designs considering packaging, interfaces, and manufacturing.
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Job description
- Are you authorized to work in the U.S. on a W-2 basis without requiring sponsorship now or in the future?
- How many years of experience do you have in automotive Design & Release Engineering?
- Do you have hands‑on experience designing or releasing automotive Interior or Exterior Body components?
- Do you have hands‑on experience with CATIA or UG/NX for 3D modeling, CAD design reviews, measurements, drawings, or interference/clash checks?
- Do you have experience with GD&T, design standards and engineering design requirements?
- Do you have experience with DFMEA, DVP&R/design validation, APQP, PPAP, or engineering release processes?
- Do you have experience working directly with automotive suppliers on design intent, technical issues, root‑cause analysis, corrective actions, or SCAFs?
- Do you have experience supporting design reviews, program milestones/gates, prototype builds, vehicle launches, or production‑related engineering activities?
- Are you currently located in Michigan?
Founded in 1998 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, MI, Kyyba has a global presence delivering high‑quality resources and top‑notch recruiting services, enabling businesses to effectively respond to organizational changes and technological advances.
At Kyyba, the overall well‑being of our employees and their families is important to us. We are proud of our work culture which embodies our core values; incorporating value, passion, excellence, empowerment, and happiness, creates a vibrant and productive atmosphere. We empower our employees with the resources, incentives, and flexibility that they need to support a healthy, balanced, and fulfilling career by providing many valuable benefits and a balanced compensation structure combined with career development.
Employees in this job function are responsible for supporting the design, development, validation, and engineering release of automotive Interior and Exterior Body components. The role works closely with Design, Studio, Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Supplier teams to develop production‑feasible designs that meet functional, dimensional, packaging, appearance, quality, and engineering requirements. The position involves CAD/design reviews, design validation, DFMEA, design standards, supplier coordination, issue resolution, and engineering release activities throughout the vehicle development lifecycle.
- Lead and facilitate DFMEA activities with cross‑functional engineering teams.
- Review component and system designs against engineering design rules, standards, specifications, and program requirements, and drive resolution of identified deviations.
- Support the design and engineering execution of automotive Interior and Exterior Body components.
- Work with Studio and Design teams to translate styling surfaces and design intent into feasible, manufacturable, and releasable engineering designs.
- Use CATIA or UG/NX to review 3D models and engineering drawings, perform CAD measurements, evaluate geometry, and identify interference or clearance issues.
- Apply GD&T and support dimensional, fit, finish, appearance, and functional requirements.
- Develop and support 3D component designs while considering vehicle packaging, interfaces, manufacturing processes, assembly requirements, and engineering specifications.
- Support design validation and develop/maintain design verification evidence packages, including test reports, analysis results, DFMEA outputs, validation results, and required engineering sign‑offs.
- Participate in design reviews, program milestones, engineering gate reviews, prototype/build activities, PPAP, and engineering release processes.
- Coordinate with suppliers on design intent, engineering requirements, technical issues, quality concerns, root‑cause analysis, and corrective actions.
- Prepare, manage, and follow up on Supplier Corrective Action Forms (SCAFs) and ensure corrective actions are properly addressed and documented.
- Work cross‑functionally with Design, Studio, Engineering, Quality, Manufacturing, Materials, and Supplier teams to resolve design and production‑related issues.
- Support engineering changes and design updates throughout the product development and release process.
CATIA, UG/NX, 3D CAD Modeling, CAD Design Review, GD&T, DFMEA, Design Validation, DVP&R, APQP, PPAP, Automotive Body Engineering, Design & Release Engineering, Supplier Coordination, Root Cause Analysis, Corrective Action, Engineering Release
- Experience in automotive Design & Release Engineering, preferably supporting Interior or Exterior Body components.
- Hands‑on experience with CATIA or UG/NX for 3D modeling, CAD review, measurements, drawings, and design evaluation.
- Strong understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, design standards, packaging, fit, finish, and functional requirements.
- Experience with DFMEA and design validation activities.
- Experience working with automotive suppliers and resolving technical/design/quality issues.
- Ability to review designs and identify potential interference, clearance, packaging, manufacturing, and assembly concerns.
- Strong cross‑functional communication and problem‑solving skills.
- Experience supporting engineering release, program milestones, design reviews, prototype builds, PPAP, or related vehicle development activities.
Experience with automotive Interior or Exterior Body components such as instrument panels, consoles, trims, seats, doors, hood, decklid, liftgate, fenders, body structures, closures, hinges, latches, seals, or other related vehicle components is preferred.
Experience working with Studio/Styling teams, manufacturing, quality, and Tier 1/Tier 2 automotive suppliers is highly desirable.
Bachelor’s/Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
Kyyba is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Kyyba does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non‑disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.
It is the policy of Kyyba to provide reasonable accommodation when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless such accommodation would cause an undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of the application process.
- 401k
- Term life
- Voluntary life and disability insurance
- Optional Pre‑paid legal plan
- Optional Identity theft plan
- Optional Medical and dependent FSA
- Opportunity for advancement
- Long‑term assignment with opportunity for hire by client
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