Design Release Engineer (Upperbody)

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Auburn Hills (MI); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off and Holidays

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Auburn Hills, MI, is seeking a Design Release Engineer (Upperbody) to lead design, development, and release of BIW upper body components. You will model with NX, coordinate with suppliers, and drive validation plans to meet milestones and vehicle targets.

Responsibilities include CBOM management, technical reviews, and launch support, ensuring regulatory compliance and quality across teams. Travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Automotive Engineering required.
• Minimum 5 years experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
• Proficient in CAD software including Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and automotive validation testing.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies with parametric modeling in NX.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal teams to meet manufacturability, cost, and performance targets.
• Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies.
• Create Source Package documentation and manage technical reviews with suppliers and internal teams.
• Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
• Provide onsite plant launch support to address assembly, build variation, and launch gating issues.
• Ensure designs comply with standards, vehicle targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality.

Skills

Teamcenter

NX

Vis Pro

PLM systems

GD&T

DFMEA

DVP&R

Sheet metal design

Problem solving

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical/Automotive Engineering

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

KBE

Job description

At Tata Technologies, we make product development dreams a reality by designing, engineering, and validating the products of tomorrow for the world's leading manufacturers.

Job Title : Design Release Engineer (Upperbody)

Location: Auburn Hills, MI

Job Type: Full-Time

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the design, development, and release of BIW upper body components/subassemblies. This includes parametric modeling using NX.
• Work with external suppliers, internal stamping plants, and vehicle plant body shop to ensure manufacturability, cost, and material performance meet project milestones and vehicle functional objectives.
• Develop and manage CBOM and quadris for subassemblies
• Create Source Package technical documentation and manage technical reviews with the suppliers and internal teams.
• Define and track engineering validation plans (DVP&R, DFMEA, PFMEA) and coordinate physical testing.
• Provide onsite plant launch support to triage, root cause and establish corrective actions to address assembly, build variation, BSR or any other fit and finish items or launch gating issues.
• Ensure designs comply with internal standards, vehicle performance targets, and regulatory requirements.
• Communicate project status, risks, and deliverables to stakeholders across engineering, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Automotive Engineering, or related field.
• 5 years of experience in automotive sheet metal development or related area.
• Proficient in CAD software (Teamcenter, NX, Vis Pro) and PLM systems.
• Strong knowledge of metal forming and joining techniques.
• Familiarity with GD&T, DFMEA, DVP&R, tolerance stack up, and typical automotive validation testing
• Excellent problem-solving and project management skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated individual.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in engineering or related technical field.
• KBE trained
• Experience working directly with internal and/or tier 1 stamping suppliers.
• Experience with problem solving such as Red-X
• Experience with robust design such as DFSS
• Experience with change management, release, and warranty systems
• Knowledge of global automotive standards
• Understanding of sheet metal grades and applications
• Hands-on experience with vehicle body shop, pre-production builds and plant launch activities.

Travel

Occasional travel required to supplier sites, test labs, proving grounds and manufacturing facilities. Some travel to manufacturing facilities outside U.S. in Canada and Mexico may be required.

• Competitive Full-Time Compensation Package
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off and Holidays

Tata Technologies Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, religion, gender, age, marital status, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship status, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected status.