Design Release Engineer - Horns

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

Job summary

ALTEN Technology USA is seeking a Design Release Engineer (DRE) for Horns to manage end-to-end lifecycle of electro-mechanical and electronic horn components from concept validation to serial production.

The role involves design ownership, supplier and project management with global Tier 1s, coordination of DVP&R, testing, DFMEA, and DFSS to eliminate failure modes, and production release in PLM systems such as Siemens Teamcenter.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical) required.
• Experience in automotive mechatronics or electrical systems preferred.
• Proficiency with CATIA V5 or Siemens NX for digital mockups.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design, packaging, and vehicle-level integration of electro-mechanical and electronic horns.
• Act as the primary technical contact for global Tier 1 suppliers, managing deliverables and timing.
• Coordinate validation testing (DVP&R) and DFMEA activities to ensure robustness and reliability.
• Develop and apply DFSS methodologies to eliminate failure modes and improve design quality.
• Execute engineering releases and manage change documentation in PLM systems (e.g., Siemens Teamcenter).

Skills

electrical/mechanical engineering

mechatronics

electro-mechanical systems

DVP&R

DFMEA

DFSS

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

Siemens NX

Job description

We’re ALTEN Technology USA, an engineering company helping clients bring groundbreaking ideas to life—from advancing space exploration and life-saving medical devices to building autonomous electric vehicles. With 3,000+ experts across North America, we partner with leading companies in aerospace, medical devices, robotics, automotive, commercial vehicles, EVs, rail, and more.

As part of the global ALTEN Group—57,000+ engineers in 30 countries—we deliver across the entire product development cycle, from consulting to full project outsourcing.

When you join ALTEN Technology USA, you’ll collaborate on some of the world’s toughest engineering challenges, supported by mentorship, career growth opportunities, and comprehensive benefits. We take pride in fostering a culture where employees feel valued, supported, and inspired to grow.

Design Release Engineer (DRE) – Horns manages the end-to-end lifecycle of electro-mechanical and electronic vehicle horn components from concept validation to serial production.

The structural blueprint of this role encompasses the following core responsibilities and technical qualifications:

Key Responsibilities

• Component Ownership: Lead the complete design, packaging, and vehicle-level integration of electro-mechanical and electronic horns.
• Supplier & Project Management: Act as the primary technical contact for global Tier 1 suppliers, managing their product engineering deliverables, timing plans, and design reviews.
• Validation & Testing: Author and execute component-level Design Verification Plan and Report (DVP&R) documents. Coordinate acoustic, durability, and environmental testing to meet vehicle functional objectives.
• Quality & Robustness: Develop Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA) documents and apply Design for Six Sigma (DFSS) methodologies to eliminate failure modes.
• Production Release: Execute engineering releases and manage change management documentation within Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems like Siemens Teamcenter.
• Issue Resolution: Lead root‑cause analysis for any test failures, manufacturing concerns, or quality issues (such as user interface or acoustic improvements).

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical Engineering preferred).
• Technical Domain: Experience in automotive mechatronics, body electrical systems, switches, or acoustic signaling devices.
• CAD/PLM Tools: Proficiency in CATIA V5 or Siemens NX for checking digital mockups, packaging envelopes, and clash/clearance restrictions.
• Standards & Compliance: Solid grasp of Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T), DFMEA protocols, and international vehicle safety compliance regulations.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, genetic information, or pregnancy.

Compliance Notice: Alten USA is a federal contractor subject to the requirements of the Vietnam Era Veterans’ Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) and Executive Order 11246. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

Drug Screening Requirement: As a federal contractor, Alten USA maintains a drug‑free workplace. All candidates selected for employment will be required to successfully complete a pre‑employment drug screening as a condition of hire.

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