Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Alerts

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Alerts to support the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle interior alert systems. You'll work with cross-functional teams to ensure components meet customer requirements and program timing.

The ideal candidate has 2–5 years of automotive engineering experience and an interest in HMI, vehicle electronics, and interior systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Automotive, Mechatronics, or related field.
• 2–5 years automotive engineering experience.
• Experience in product development, design release, validation, or systems engineering.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Support design, development, and release of interior alert system components throughout the product lifecycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, validation, quality, and vehicle integration teams.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, drawings, specifications, and release records.
• Assist in validation planning to meet performance and reliability requirements.
• Support testing activities, issue investigation, and root-cause analysis.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings to meet milestones.
• Track engineering changes and support design updates.
• Assist with prototype builds and vehicle integration activities.
• Collaborate with suppliers to resolve issues and ensure timely deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement focused on quality, cost, and performance.

Skills

Product Development

Teamwork

Project Coordination

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Electrical/Automotive Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

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.

We are seeking a motivated Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Interior Alerts to support the design, development, validation, and release of vehicle interior alert systems. This role will work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alert components and systems meet customer requirements, quality standards, and program timing objectives.

The ideal candidate will have experience in automotive product development and an interest in vehicle electronics, human-machine interfaces (HMI), interior systems, and customer-facing vehicle features.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the design, development, and release of interior alert system components and features throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, validation, quality, and vehicle integration teams to support program deliverables.
• Maintain engineering documentation, BOMs, drawings, specifications, and release records within company systems.
• Assist in developing and tracking validation plans to ensure product performance and reliability requirements are met.
• Support testing activities, issue investigation, and root cause analysis for component and system concerns.
• Participate in design reviews and cross-functional meetings to support product development milestones.
• Track engineering changes and support implementation of design updates.
• Assist with prototype builds, vehicle integration activities, and launch support as needed.
• Work with suppliers to resolve technical issues and ensure timely delivery of engineering deliverables.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, and performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, or a related field.
• 2–5 years of automotive engineering experience.
• Experience supporting product development, design release, validation, or systems engineering activities.
• Basic understanding of automotive electrical and electronic systems.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and technical documentation.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with vehicle interior systems, HMI, warning indicators, audible alerts, displays, switches, controls, or related vehicle features.
• Familiarity with automotive development processes such as APQP, DFMEA, DVP&R, and PPAP.
• Experience working with suppliers and cross-functional engineering teams.
• Knowledge of vehicle communication networks such as CAN, LIN, or Ethernet.
• Exposure to validation and vehicle integration activities.

Technical Skills

• Product Development & Design Release
• BOM Management
• Root Cause Analysis & Problem Solving
• DVP&R Support
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Teamcenter or Similar PLM Systems (Preferred)
• CAD Tools (CATIA, NX, Creo, or Equivalent)

Soft Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Self-motivated and eager to learn in a fast-paced automotive environment

Preferred Industry Experience

• Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Supplier
• Vehicle Integration
• Human Machine Interface (HMI)
• Electrical & Electronic Systems
• Product Development and Validation

This role offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to the development of customer-facing vehicle features while building expertise in automotive systems engineering and product development.

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.