Design Release Engineer - Mechanical

Global Connect Technologies; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Connect Technologies in Dearborn, MI is seeking a Mechanical DRE to join our engineering team. You will design, develop, and release mechanical components for automotive applications, collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet quality, cost, and timing targets.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering and 3+ years of DRE or design experience in the automotive sector, with proficiency in CATIA, NX, or Creo and strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• 3+ years as Mechanical DRE or Mechanical Design Engineer in the automotive industry.
• Proficiency in CAD tools CATIA, NX, or Creo.
• Experience with product development, design validation, and release processes.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release mechanical components and systems.
• Manage component lifecycle from concept through production.
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams.
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, CAD models, and BOMs.
• Support prototype builds, testing, and issue resolution.
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA

NX

Creo

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical DRE (Design & Release Engineer)

Location: Dearborn, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking a Mechanical Design & Release Engineer (DRE) to join our engineering team in Dearborn, MI. The ideal candidate will have experience in designing, developing, and releasing mechanical components for automotive applications while collaborating with cross‑functional teams to ensure quality, cost, and timing objectives are achieved

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and release mechanical components and systems
• Manage component lifecycle from concept through production
• Coordinate with suppliers, manufacturing, validation, and quality teams
• Create and maintain engineering documentation, CAD models, and BOMs
• Support prototype builds, testing, and issue resolution
• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, quality, and regulatory requirements

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 3+ years of experience as a Mechanical DRE or Mechanical Design Engineer in the automotive industry
• Proficiency in CAD tools such as CATIA, NX, or Creo
• Experience with product development, design validation, and release processes
• Strong problem‑solving, communication, and project coordination skills

Preferred Skills

• Knowledge of DFMEA, GD&T, APQP, and PPAP
• Familiarity with PLM systems (Teamcenter/WERS or similar)