Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Body Closures Advanced Level

SEGULA Technologies; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

SEGULA Technologies is seeking a Design Release Engineer to lead the development and release of body closure sheet metal and hinging systems from concept to production. You will coordinate with electromechanical, electrical, lighting, and trim teams, validate via CAE, and ensure manufacturability throughout the program lifecycle.

The role requires an ABET-accredited engineering degree and a minimum of five years of relevant experience, with strong NX and Teamcenter skills and DFMEA/DVP&R

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of five years of engineering experience in relevant domain.
• Proficiency with Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter for design release.

Responsibilities

• Lead the engineering, design, and release of body closure sheet metal and hinging systems.
• Coordinate packaging requirements with electromechanical, electrical, lighting, and trim teams.
• Ensure CAE scorecard and manufacturing feasibility goals are met through validation activities.
• Maintain and update DVP&R and DFMEA documents.
• Support suppliers for quality actions and Vehicle Operations activities.

Skills

Unigraphics NX

Teamcenter

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Tools

DFMEA

DVP&R

GD&T

Job description

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) to lead the engineering, design, and development of body closure sheet metal and hinging systems. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between initial concept and final production, ensuring all systems meet rigorous functional and manufacturing standards.

Key Responsibilities

• System Ownership: Lead the engineering, design, development, timing, and release of body closure sheet metal and hinging systems.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Manage packaging requirements with adjacent departments, including electromechanical, electrical, lighting, and trim.
• Validation & Compliance: Work closely with virtual validation groups to ensure the CAE scorecard and manufacturing feasibility goals are met.
• Documentation: Maintain and update critical engineering documents, including DVP&R and DFMEA.
• Supplier & Quality Management: Support and manage suppliers for quality actions and Vehicle Operations (VO) activities.
• Technical Communication: Communicate product status and competitor benchmarking data to management; align with Architecture, Vehicle Concepts, and Program Science teams.
• Collaboration: Work with local engineering teams and PDO using iterative models to meet all packaging and functional objectives.

Education

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related program from an ABET-accredited institution.

Experience

• Minimum of five years of relevant engineering experience.

Technical Skills

• Proficient in Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter.

Domain Expertise

• Intermediate to advanced experience in design/development for Body-in-White (BIW), Closures, or Exterior Systems.

Preferred Skills & Experience

• Materials Knowledge: Experience with composites, composite production, and steel/aluminum forming processes.
• Manufacturing: Hands-on BIW in-plant launch experience.
• Technical Standards: Deep understanding of high-strength steels, weld parameters, and GD&T.
• Quality Tools: Proven experience with DFMEA and DVP&R processes.

Working Conditions

• Must be able to support meetings throughout North American (NA) business hours. High level of collaboration with multi-disciplinary teams and iterative modeling environments.

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About SEGULA Technologies

SEGULA Technologies is a global engineering group, boosting the competitiveness of all major industrial sectors: automotive, aerospace, energy, rail, naval, life sciences, and telecoms. With a presence in more than 30 countries and 140 locations worldwide, the Group prioritizes close relationships with its clients, driven by the expertise of its 15,000 employees. As a leading engineering player putting innovation at the heart of its strategy, SEGULA Technologies manages large-scale projects, ranging from initial studies to industrialization and production.

SEGULA TECHNOLOGIES is dedicated to gender balance and diversity, recognizing and recruiting talent of all backgrounds.