Design Release Engineer (Body Structure)

Akkodis; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 114,616,000 - 120,347,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401K plan

Paid leave

EAP program

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking Design Release Engineers for an automotive client in Dearborn, MI. This onsite role focuses on exterior/structure/underbody roof mechanisms and CAD release using Catia V5/V6 or 3DX.

The engineer will lead design from pre-program through launch, coordinating with purchasing, finance and CAE testing, and delivering production-ready tooling and sign-off. Requires a Bachelor's in mechanical engineering and 5 years of body/chassis experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering is required.
• 5+ years as structures D&R engineer with automotive background.
• Experience with Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead design activities from pre-program through launch.
• Ensure FMVSS, NVH, and safety targets in structural design.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating for targets.
• Develop designs meeting customer and manufacturing requirements.
• Release 3-D CAD meeting system design requirements.
• Support supplier and CAE testing prior to tooling.
• Lead tooling, supplier part manufacturing, and portion testing.
• Manage final engineering sign-off and production launch.

Skills

Product Engineering

Structural Engineering

DMAIC/DFSS

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia V5/V6

3DX CAD

Job description

Akkodis is seeking Design Release Engineers for multiple roles, including Exterior/Structure/Underbody/Roof Mechanisms/HLM, with our automotive client in Dearborn, MI. We are looking for someone with 3+ years of experience in Design, Release, Launch, PPAP, DFMEA, SCCAFs, DOE, DMAIC, DFSS, and CAD, CATIA V5/V6 in an automotive background.

Rate Range: $40/hr to $42/Hr. (The rate may be negotiable based on experience, education, geographic location, and other factors.)

Role: Design Release Engineer

Location: Dearborn, MI (Onsite)

Position Description

The engineer will lead the following design engineering activities from pre-program through launch:

• Understand structural design to meet vehicle attributes including FMVSS, NVH and Safety
• Lead Purchasing, Finance, and Cost Estimating in supplier selection to achieve program targets
• Develop component designs that meet customer requirements, and Vehicle Operations manufacturing requirements.
• Interface with engineers of surrounding components and systems (seats, electrical, etc)
• Release 3-D CAD that meets system design requirements
• Support supplier and CAE testing of structure and closure designs prior to tooling
• Kick off tooling, supplier part manufacturing, part layout, and part testing
• Lead prototype vehicle level build support for structures
• Manage Final Engineering Sign-off and production vehicle launch at assembly plants

Individuals in these positions will be working on:

• Upper Body sheet metal - Roof panel and roof ditch
• A, B, C and D pillar outer and inner structures
• Quarter panel and bodyside upper sheet metal

This requisition is intended to support a dedicated Upper Body Structure engineering position.

Skills Required

Product Engineering - Candidate should have experience designing, developing, and releasing automotive sheet metal components from concept through production. This includes creating and reviewing CAD geometry, supporting stamping feasibility, coordinating with suppliers, and manufacturing teams, resolving quality concerns, conducting competitive benchmarking studies, and managing engineering changes while meeting cost, weight, timing, and durability requirements.

Skills Preferred

Structural Engineering - Candidate should understand vehicle body structural performance requirements and be capable of developing upper body structures that meet roof crush, side impact, durability, and stiffness targets. Experience performing CAE correlation reviews, optimizing reinforcement strategies, working with safety and attribute teams, and developing roof and pillar structures to achieve regulatory and vehicle performance requirements is preferred.

Experience Required

Minimum Requirements: Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering - Excellent communication skills, both oral and written - 5 years of experience as structures D&R Engineer - Working knowledge of Catia V5/V6 and/or 3DX CAD is preferred - Recent product development experience with body commodities a plus.

Experience Preferred

Should also have experience:

• Applying DMAIC and DFSS principles
• Reviewing and signing off on component drawings and gaging practices
• Applying 8D, fishbone, and DOE problem solving methodology
• Creating Boundary Diagrams, P-Diagrams, DFMEA & SCCAFs
• Reviewing CAE models and CAD drawings
• Leading design reviews based on Failure Mode Avoidance
• Maintaining DVP&R and signing-off on DV tests - including FMVSS requirements
• Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Executing threaded fastener joint designs and tests

Education Required

Bachelor's Degree

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, an EAP program, commuter benefits, and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs.

In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave, including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

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The Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and/or security clearance requirements, including, as applicable:

• The California Fair Chance Act
• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance
• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers