Design Release Engineer (Interior - Instrument Panel)

ALTEN Technology USA; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,985 - 147,850; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with employer matching

Paid time off (PTO)

Paid parental leave

Mentorship opportunities

Job summary

A leading engineering solutions provider is seeking a Design Release Engineer specializing in instrument panels. This mid-senior level position involves design, development, and release management, ensuring integration with critical vehicle components and compliance with standards. Candidates should have an engineering degree and experience in similar roles. The company offers a full-time employment with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering.
• 3–5 years of engineering experience with instrument panel design.
• Knowledge of GD&T, FMVSS regulations, and airbag packaging requirements.
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks and PLM (Teamcenter).
• Experience leading suppliers and managing cross-functional deliverables.
• Strong analytical, communication, and issue-resolution skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead supplier design reviews to ensure instrument panel systems meet specifications.
• Develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, boundary diagrams, and interface matrices.
• Support integration of components within the instrument panel.
• Manage CAD model and drawing integrity.
• Support physical validation and resolve issues through structured problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ergonomic, and safety standards.
• Track program deliverables, communicating progress to teams.
• Apply best practices and lessons learned from previous developments.

Job description

Design Release Engineer (Interior - Instrument Panel)

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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.

The Interior Design and Release Engineer (DRE) – Instrument Panelis responsible for the design, development, and release of instrument panel systems and related components for customer production vehicles. The DRE will manage the full product lifecycle, from concept and packaging through validation and launch, ensuring robust integration with HVAC, electronics, airbags, and other surrounding systems while meeting quality, cost, and timing objectives.

Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Lead supplier design reviews to ensure instrument panel systems meet customer specifications, performance, and safety targets.
• Develop DFMEAs, DVP&Rs, boundary diagrams, and interface matrices focused on IP structural integrity, fit & finish, and thermal/ergonomic requirements.
• Support integration of HVAC ducts, airbags, wiring harnesses, and infotainment components within IP.
• Manage CAD model and drawing integrity in NX and Teamcenter.
• Support physical validation, crash and safety testing, and plant builds; resolve issues through structured problem-solving.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, ergonomic, and safety standards.
• Track program deliverables and communicate progress to leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Apply best practices and lessons learned from previous IP developments to improve quality and manufacturability.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical, Mechatronics, or Automotive Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 3–5 years of engineering experience with instrument panel design, structure, or integration.
• Knowledge of GD&T, FMVSS regulations, and airbag packaging requirements.
• Proficiency in NX, CATIA, or SolidWorks and PLM (Teamcenter).
• Experience leading suppliers and managing cross-functional deliverables.
• Strong analytical, communication, and issue-resolution skills.

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.

Please beware of job seeker scams and see this important notice on our careers page for more information about our recruiting process.

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Engineering and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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