Design & Release Engineer – Underbody Structures

HTC Global Services; Dearborn (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Health Insurance

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

401(k) matching

Life and Disability insurance

Professional Development opportunities

Wellness programs

Other perks

Job summary

HTC Global Services is seeking a Design & Release Engineer to drive the design and release of underbody structure components built from steel and aluminum. You will own components from concept through production and support cross-functional teams across CAE and supplier interfaces.

The role emphasizes APQP-driven feasibility, change control processes, and strong collaboration with CAE groups to meet part requirements and ensure successful releases across the lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Experience with APQP including supplier part feasibility and stamping/assembly feasibility.
• Experience with AVBOM/FedeBOM and maintaining component information.
• Experience supporting acceptance testing of physical parts.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analytical work.
• Experience working with CAE groups to support part functionality.
• Experience with change management and change control processes.
• Experience owning components through the design and maintenance lifecycle.
• Automotive Design & Release experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and release underbody structure components made from steel and aluminum.
• Deliver body structure components and subsystems from start to finish.
• Support ongoing product development through production.
• Confirm new-source supplier part feasibility through APQP.
• Evaluate stamping and assembly feasibility and work with suppliers to ensure parts and assemblies are feasible.
• Maintain and keep the FedeBOM up to date for responsible components.
• Follow physical acceptance testing of parts to ensure requirements are met.
• Perform engineering calculations and work with CAE groups to deliver required part functions for different attributes.
• Manage part changes through applicable design and release systems.
• Present changes and lead discussions in Change Control meetings.
• Complete required documentation associated with engineering changes.
• Own assigned structure components through the design and maintenance lifecycle.

Skills

APQP experience

CAE collaboration

Engineering calculations

Change management

Lifecycle ownership

Supplier feasibility

AVBOM / FedeBOM knowledge

Automotive design release

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Design & Release Engineer – Underbody Structures

Overview / Summary

We are seeking a Design & Release Engineer to support the design and release of underbody structure components. This role will be responsible for delivering body structure components and subsystems from start to finish and supporting ongoing product development through production.

The components include front structure, dash cowl, floor panels, and reinforcements. The role involves sheet metal structure component design and release using steel and aluminum.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and release underbody structure components made from steel and aluminum.
• Deliver body structure components and subsystems from start to finish.
• Support ongoing product development through production.
• Confirm new-source supplier part feasibility through APQP.
• Evaluate stamping and assembly feasibility and work with suppliers to ensure parts and assemblies are feasible.
• Maintain and keep the FedeBOM up to date for responsible components.
• Follow physical acceptance testing of parts to ensure requirements are met.
• Perform engineering calculations and work with CAE groups to deliver required part functions for different attributes.
• Manage part changes through applicable design and release systems.
• Present changes and lead discussions in Change Control meetings.
• Complete required documentation associated with engineering changes.
• Own assigned structure components through the design and maintenance lifecycle.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree.
• Experience with APQP, including supplier part feasibility and stamping/assembly feasibility.
• Experience with AVBOM/FedeBOM and maintaining component information.
• Experience supporting acceptance testing of physical parts.
• Ability to perform engineering calculations and analytical work.
• Experience working with CAE groups to support part functionality.
• Experience with change management and change control processes.
• Experience owning components through the design and maintenance lifecycle.
• Experience with automotive Design & Release processes is preferred.

What Makes HTC A Great Place To Build Your Future

HTC Global Services wants you to join our team. Come build new things with us and advance your career. At HTC Global, you’ll collaborate with experts, work alongside clients, and be part of high-performing teams driving success together. You’ll have long-term opportunities to grow your career and develop skills in the latest emerging technologies.

At HTC Global Services, our employees have access to a comprehensive benefits package. Benefits can include Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision), Paid Time Off, Paid Holidays, 401(k) matching, Group Life and Disability insurance, Professional Development opportunities, Wellness programs, and a variety of other perks.

• Group Health (Medical, Dental, and Vision)
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• 401(k) matching
• Group Life and Disability insurance
• Professional Development opportunities
• Wellness programs
• a variety of other perks

Our success as a company is built on inclusion and diversity. HTC Global Services is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment, where every employee is treated with dignity and respect. We celebrate differences and believe that diverse cultures, perspectives, and skills drive innovation and success. HTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a proud National Minority Supplier. We seek to empower each individual, fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, included, and respected.